Entertainment10/17/2025NYT

Baek Sehee, South Korean Author of ‘I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,’ Dies at 35

Baek Sehee, a renowned South Korean author, passed away at the age of 35. Baek's memoir, "I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki," became a best-seller in South Korea, shedding light on the country's mental health landscape. The book, which was based on Baek's recorded therapy sessions, helped to normalize conversations around mental health, a topic often stigmatized in South Korea. Through her candid and relatable narrative, Baek's work resonated with readers and contributed to a growing awareness of the importance of mental well-being. Baek's untimely passing has been met with an outpouring of grief and condolences from the literary community and the general public. Her legacy as a trailblazer in promoting mental health discourse in South Korea will continue to inspire and influence future generations of writers and readers.

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