Summary

The child spent a difficult childhood marked by their parents' divorce and child abuse. They always felt lonely and struggled to fit in among their peers. One day, they discover a stain on the wall that resembles their own image. They name it 'Mr. Who' and it becomes their magical friend. Mr. Who listens to their stories, dances, and sings with them. Mr. Who becomes an invaluable companion to the child.

However, when the child shares the story of Mr. Who with others, they are not believed. People accuse the child of lying and react with anger. Frightened, the child distances themselves from Mr. Who. Strangely, Mr. Who transforms from being affectionate to a threatening presence, like a monster. Eventually, the child can no longer bear it and rejects Mr. Who's existence. Mr. Who disappears, almost like a lie.

Years pass, and the child grows into an adult, yet the feeling of loneliness remains. In fact, the burden of adulthood, such as youth unemployment and the lack of connection among modern individuals, only intensifies the loneliness. The grown child seeks refuge in narrow corners of life to escape the weight of the world.

Then, one day, they reunite with the familiar 'Mr. Who'. But this time, as an adult, they are faced with a choice – to confront their fears or continue hiding.

Review by Atnoon

My 'Mr. Who' represents the role of shaping texts, language, and stories to convey meaning, serving as a medium to communicate with readers. It aims to engage with the emotions, experiences, and situations that everyone encounters, unraveling stories and deriving meaning from them.
The term 'Mr. Who' mentioned in the work can have a broader meaning. It can represent emotions, concerns, fears, and more that manifest within each individual. It can be various facets of one's self, thoughts, emotions, or a means of expressing the same.
Through the work, the existence of 'Mr. Who' is understood, and by summoning the courage to face it, we navigate and coexist with it. The message conveyed is about sharing our lives and stories through embracing 'Mr. Who'.

Introduction an author

Author. Mijin Jung

I work as a scenario writer.
Even though I've become a person who writes stories, my childhood dream was to become an artist. Reflecting on both my childhood dream and my current aspiration, I found a way to combine them by creating picture books.
I love the idea of exploring the world hidden within stories. I want to continue living as a storyteller who creates engaging and captivating stories.

Illustrator. Sora Kim

I am working as an illustrator.
I majored in Western painting in college and I am currently studying picture books in graduate school. I have worked on various projects in fields such as publishing and advertising. Being an artist who draws, the moments when I'm creating art are the happiest for me.
I strive to bring forth the stories I hold within me and express them through unique and personal illustrations.

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