Everything Belongs to Us

Set in Seoul in 1978, this debut novel explores the intertwined lives of two childhood friends from vastly different backgrounds navigating South Korea’s rapid societal changes during the country's economic rise. As they compete at university and pursue their ambitions—one seeking privilege, the other escaping poverty—their relationships become entangled with a charismatic student whose ambitions influence their fates. Against the backdrop of a nation striving for prosperity at any cost, the story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and desire amid political and social upheaval.