Ink Stained Dreams
Ji-Yeon Kim, a bright and ambitious Korean girl, dreams of becoming a writer. She has always loved reading and writing stories, but her family doesn't consider writing as a practical career choice. They expect her to pursue a more stable and lucrative profession, like medicine or engineering.
Despite the odds, Ji-Yeon persists in her passion and applies to a prestigious writing program at a university in Seoul. Her parents are hesitant but finally agree to support her, on the condition that she also takes classes in business and economics.
At the writing program, Ji-Yeon struggles to find her voice among the other talented students. She feels like an outsider, unsure of her own identity as a Korean writer. Her stories often draw from her own experiences and culture, but she worries that they won't resonate with a wider audience.
To overcome her insecurities, Ji-Yeon starts seeking inspiration from unexpected sources. She befriends a group of underground artists who use their creative skills to protest against social injustice. They introduce her to a whole new world of Korean culture and history, and she begins to see her writing in a different light.
But as Ji-Yeon gains more confidence in her writing, she faces another challenge. A controversial piece she writes about the Korean War sparks a heated debate among her classmates and the wider public. Some praise her for shedding light on a taboo topic, while others accuse her of disrespecting Korean soldiers and national pride.
Caught in the middle of a cultural and political divide, Ji-Yeon must decide whether to stay true to her artistic vision or compromise for the sake of acceptance. Along the way, she discovers the power of words to connect people across boundaries and shape the world around them.
Sir_Penguin_OwO · Fantasy
