Status Updates From Shoko's Smile: Stories

First story was STUNNING and so deeply depressing in that way only Korean lit is able to do

Crying already

This first story is FASCINATING

Loving these passive-aggressive vibes 💗

“Michaela”

Reading this while sitting in the living room with my family made my heart feel heavy. Seeing a mother hesitate to contact her daughter because she didn’t want to be a burden made me wonder if my own mom ever feels the same. It reminded me to pay closer attention, and to let her help when she wants to.

Casual racism by Koreans against Africans on page 136.

I lost most of the people I'd called friends before I got into filmaking. Some remained loyal yet they, too, were judged by my ego, which had amassed itself feeding on shadows.