# The South Korean author of the bestselling memoir I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki has died at the age of 35. Baek Se-hee’s 2018 book was a compilation of conversations with her psychiatrist about her depression. It became a cultural phenomenon with its themes of mental health resonating with readers across the world. Originally written in Korean, it found international acclaim after its English translation was published in 2022. The Korean Organ Donation Agency on Friday said Baek donated her organs which have helped to save five lives.
Author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki dies at 35