'Yes24 Original', Exclusive Release of Information Ra Author's Work on April 23
Yes24 has revealed the lineup through a teaser ahead of the launch of its content service 'Yes24 Original.' 'Yes24 Original' is a content service that exclusively publishes a variety of stories, from new works by famous authors to works by unique new writers, and is set to officially launch on April 3.
The first contributors are author Jeong Bora, finalist for the Booker Prize with 'The Cursed Rabbit,' Kim Seong-il, considered one of Korea's leading science fiction writers, and Park Ae-jin.
A total of three works have been prepared: Jeong Bora's unpublished debut work 'Ho,' Kim Seong-il's 'Wolf Hunt,' set in a future where the solar system is developed by large corporations and the meaning of the nation disappears, and Park Ae-jin's 'Alibaba and the Mysterious Band of Thieves,' a reinterpretation of the story of Alibaba and the Forty Thieves. The serialized works will later be available as exclusive pre-published e-books and paper books through Yes24.
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Park Su-ho, Head of Yes24's Book Business Division 2, stated, "Yes24, as a content platform with vast data and expertise, is constantly striving to create an environment where customers can easily access new content and provide immediate feedback." He added, "We hope that the newly launched 'Yes24 Original' will become a serialization platform where authors can engage with readers who use digital content, and serve as another channel for publishers to promote their works."
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