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Baek Se Hee Author 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki' Passed Away

Baek Se Hee Author 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki' Passed Away

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Baek Se Hee Author 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki' Passed Away

Sad news comes from the world of South Korean literature. The author Baek Se Hee, known for her phenomenal motivational book I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, passed away at the age of 35. Although she has passed, Baek Se Hee is known to have continued sharing kindness.

On October 17, 2025, the Korea Organ Donation Agency announced that the late author had donated five vital organs to save five lives. However, the cause of the author's death has not yet been disclosed to the public.

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It was reported that Baek Se Hee donated her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys at the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, where she was born.

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During her lifetime, Baek Se Hee was known as a writer who boldly discussed sensitive topics about mental health through her honest and emotional writings.

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Her work I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki became a symbol of courage in facing depression and opened a global discussion space about mental health.

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Both of her books were translated by Anton Hur into English, making her story reach international readers and spark empathy in various countries.

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Since its first release, the book has sold millions of copies and continues to be a topic of discussion on social media due to its heartfelt honesty.

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The messages and life experiences that Baek poured into his writing will continue to serve as an important reminder for many who struggle with depression, even though the author has passed away.

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After the sad news spread, readers from various countries flooded social media with expressions of condolences, remembering Baek Se Hee as a figure who changed the way the world views sadness and healing.

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