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Choi Yoon-seok, a KBS producer known for directing dramas such as "Good Manager," "Jeong Do-jeon," and "Queen of Mystery 2," has published his second full-length novel, "Pausa: The Spider Does Not Move."
Following his previous work "Child of the Moon," this second novel, "Pausa: The Spider Does Not Move," is a psychological thriller that depicts the journey of a man who embarks on a desperate quest for revenge after discovering the ugly truth behind the idol he had admired his entire life.
The protagonist, Myeong-gwan, is an ordinary single father with neither money nor fame. His only dream is for his son, Jun-woo, who has a weak heart, to recover and grow up to be like Choi Kang-min, a soccer player he deeply admires. One day, through an unexpected incident, Myeong-gwan enters the world of his lifelong idol, Kang-min. However, he soon confronts the ugly reality hidden behind the facade of glamorous success.
The title "Pausa" refers to a soccer tactic of waiting for the opponent to make the first move to seize a decisive opportunity. The novel uses soccer terminology such as "first half," "opening goal," and "stoppage time" for its table of contents, unfolding the story like the flow of a single match. Beyond a man's desperate revenge, the work squarely examines the inferiority and desire harbored by those who must always remain outside the spotlight. At the same time, it sharply delves into how the media creates and destroys an idol in an instant, as well as the desires and crowd psychology of the public that consumes them.
Novelist Cho Ye-eun, who wrote a recommendation for the book, commented, "I could not let my guard down for a single moment from the first half to the stoppage time," adding, "It is a story that will provide refreshing comfort to those who have at least once thought of themselves as mere NPCs in the world."
Producer Choi Yoon-seok joined KBS as a drama producer and has directed over 10 dramas, including "Queen of Mystery 2," "Good Manager," and "Jeong Do-jeon." He has also authored the novel "Child of the Moon," the short story collection "Sherlock's Imitation," and the essay collection "It Is Great to Have You."
(SBS Entertainment News Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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