Youth, It's painful | Rando Kim

Seoul National University professor Kim Rando advises Korea’s youth to face up to reality and believe in the possibilities of their future in his 42 short essays for the younger generation.

Rando gives advice to those feeling lonely and uneasy about their future and urges them to make a miracle in their own lives.

This book clears up the mental agony of youth because it is based on what he experienced himself, as the essays contain stories from his own past, and lessons that he learned. Kim narrates these as if he were talking to his younger brothers and sisters.

Also, addressing his readers using “dang shin,” which means the respectful “you” in Korean, allows Kim to show respect for his young readers while also giving them sage advice.