A Conversation with Sang Young Park, Author of Love in the Big City

Date
Apr 11, 2025, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
Location
A17 Julis Romo Rabinowitz

Details

Event Description

Join us for a captivating evening with acclaimed South Korean author Sang Young Park as he discusses his celebrated novel Love in the Big City. With sharp wit, emotional depth, and vivid storytelling, Park’s work explores love, identity, and the search for meaning in contemporary urban life.

Set in the heart of Seoul, Love in the Big City follows a young queer man navigating relationships, heartbreak, and personal transformation in a city that never stops moving. Park's fresh voice and candid prose have earned him international acclaim, making this a must-attend event for fans of global literature, LGBTQ+ narratives, and bold new fiction.

The talk will be conducted in Korean and English, with interpretation provided throughout. The evening will include a short reading from the novel, an interactive conversation with the author about his creative process and inspirations, and an audience Q&A session. Free and open to the public.

Hosted by The Korean Language Program with the Korean Literature Club

Sponsors
  • Hosted by The Korean Language Program with the Korean Literature Club
  • East Asian Studies Program
  • Air Premia
  • Humanities Council
  • Korean Education Center of New York