India, Oct. 17 -- The literary world is mourning the loss of Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author of the 2018 memoir I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki became a cultural phenomenon. The author has reportedly passed away at the age of 35.

I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki is a candid collection of conversations with her psychiatrist about her struggles with depression and its popularity stemmed from its relatability. Originally written in Korean, it found a wider audience following its English translation in 2022, selling over a million copies and being translated into 25 countries.

Known for her honest and nuanced portrayal of mental health, Baek's work captured the tension between dark depressive thoughts and life's sm...