An online game show becomes more than a mere way to pass time for a group of cyber-savvy 20- somethings. The stakes become a matter of life and death for its disaffected protagonist.

Kim Young-ha is adept at reflecting his personal taste in the form of refined stories. Kim, in his 40s, is one of the few writers who can seamlessly capture the sensibilities of people in their 20s. His latest novel Quiz Show is an entertaining take on Koreans in their 20s, many of whom feel a deep sense of loneliness.

The young group is often dubbed the “880,000-won” generation because today’s youth can barely get by on such a small salary; they often work at convenience stores and get little public attention in Korean society.

Kim’s interpretation of this particular group is that: “The most beautiful people are often in the most unfortunate state.”

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