A Story of a Being Trapped by Purpose Moving Toward a Life of Self-Awareness
A gunshot echoes through the silent forest! Running alongside the sound of a “bang” today, just as always, I am the best hunting dog. But one day, I happen to meet a deer running while feeling the wind on its back… Will I ever be able to run without a destination, just like that deer, and hear sounds other than the “bang”? We are bombarded daily with messages from YouTube, Instagram, TV, and books telling us, “There is a way,” “You must live like this,” or “You’re doing great.” As we grow accustomed to these voices that capture our hearts—all in the name of being happy, joyful, or efficient—we often forget that these very sounds can render our lives meaningless. Author Park Soo-jung’s debut picture book, 『Bang!』, reveals the countless hidden senses within the familiar landscapes and recurring seasons. The moment we realize that the hunting dog sprinting toward nature is actually “me,” we come to understand that freedom always breathes within us, as vast as nature itself. By the time you turn the last page, you will realize that this book is another kind of “Bang!” fired by the author—one that allows us to hear the unheard and see the unseen.