'K-Pop Planner' Na Sang-cheon Makes Sudden Debut as Novelist with 'A Wonderful Escape'

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'K-Pop Planner' and playwright Na Sang-cheon has made his debut as a novelist with the release of his first full-length novel.

The novel 'A Wonderful Escape' will be officially published on the 22nd through Originals, the publishing brand of KT's Millie's Library.

'A Wonderful Escape' is a work depicting the journeys of four characters with distinct backstories, set against the backdrop of the 800th-kilometer Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain. The protagonists include Kim, a middle-aged chef who has started a new life in Los Angeles after losing his wife; Dorothy, a singer-songwriter hopeful who has experienced the bitterness of failing an audition; Roger, a YouTuber attempting to achieve the nearly impossible mission of reaching 330,000 subscribers; and Jun-sang, a 21-year-old youth who has fled onto the road carrying a heavy secret. The novel captures their process of walking the same path for 33 days, facing the wounds they have each been running from, and embracing healing and change.

Prior to its official publication, 'A Wonderful Escape' was previewed through Millie's Library's creative platform 'Milli Road,' achieving the highest number of 'Milli Pushes' in the shortest period in Millie's Library history. It also recorded top 10 rankings on both weekly and monthly lists, garnering explosive popularity and signaling the birth of a new bestseller.

Book reviews from prominent figures are also following in succession. Poet and lyricist Won Tae-yeon praised the work, saying, "My heart trembled so much that I wanted to escape beautifully from my own wounds as well," while singer HYNN (Park Hye-won) shared her thoughts, stating, "I gained the courage to break free from the signposts that had confined us." Film critic Jeon Chan-il described it as "a masterpiece that combines fun, emotion, and moral lessons," and popular culture critic Kang Tae-gyu offered high praise, declaring, "A remarkable work that transcends both literature and performing arts has been born."

This work was written based on Na Sang-cheon's personal experiences from completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route twice, in 2023 and 2024. Encounters made on the road and reflections on oneself are woven throughout the novel.

Along with the novel's publication, Na Sang-cheon is concurrently developing a musical titled 'Caminante' based on the work. 'Caminante,' which successfully concluded its number showcase last February, aims for an official performance in August next year.

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