Bae Yong-joon's photo essay contents revealed

The contents of a photo essay authored by Korean Wave star Bae Yong-joon have been revealed through the actor's agency in a press release.

The actor had announced two weeks ago that he will release a photo essay, tentatively titled "Journey in Search of Beauty of Korea - Bae Yong-joon", containing some 200 photos the actor took during his trips around Korea.

The content of book includes 11 cultural artisans that Bae met, including master potter Cheon Han-bong and Hanbok designer Lee Hyo-jae, along with introductions to Korean traditional food and cultural content, such as the kimchi, hanbok, King Sejong the Great and the National Museum of Korea.

The book also introduces culturally-rich travel locations that might help foreign travellers to see the true beauty of the country, explained the agency.

The actor himself wrote in the preface that the book is "a record of a journey by a beginner who studies Korean culture" and that he "hopes [the book] will be a small present to people who love and want to know Korea."

In Japan, over 650,000 dollars worth of the book has already been sold ahead of its release on September 30. On the same day, a promotional event will be held at the Tokyo Dome with 50,000 fans expected to attend.

The Korean version of the photo essay will be out September 23.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr