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SUMMARY:Korean Book Club: Love in the Big City (대도시의 사랑법)
LOCATION:Li'l Jay's Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 22% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nJoin us for a thoughtful discussion of Love in the Big Ci
 ty (대도시의 사랑법) by Korean author Sang Young Park (박상영)\, one of Korea’s most
  acclaimed contemporary novels.\n\n⚠️ Participation Guidelines\n\nThis dis
 cussion will focus on the original novel\, not the movie or TV adaptations
 .\nThis event is intended primarily for people who have read the entire no
 vel. The discussion will assume familiarity with the entire book and will 
 contain major spoilers.\nTo create an intimate atmosphere for meaningful a
 nd engaging discussion\, attendance will be limited to 6 participants.\n\n
 Set in contemporary Seoul\, Love in the Big City explores love\, friendshi
 p\, loneliness\, and identity through the life of a young gay man navigati
 ng relationships\, society\, family expectations\, and adulthood. The nove
 l portrays his deep platonic bond with his female best friend\, his experi
 ences with love and loss\, and his journey toward understanding himself in
  a rapidly changing world.\n\nTogether\, we will discuss:\n\nFriendship\, 
 chosen family\, and the people who shape our lives\nLove\, relationships\,
  and the search for connection in the big city\nLoneliness\, vulnerability
 \, and finding belonging\nLGBTQ+ experiences and representation in contemp
 orary Korean literature\nSeoul as the backdrop of modern Korean life\nWhat
  the novel reveals about Korean society\, culture\, and changing perspecti
 ves\nReception in South Korea and worldwide\n\n🗣 Language:\nThe discussion
  will be conducted primarily in English\, with Korean naturally mixed into
  the conversation.\n\n✨ The Vibe:\nEasygoing and engaging.\n\n👥 Who it’s f
 or:\n– Book lovers\n– Korean literature fans\n– Korean/English speakers an
 d learners. (Calling all Korean native speakers! Don’t be shy—come join us
 ! 한국어 네이티브 분들\, 다들 환영해요—부끄러워하지 마세요!)\n– Anyone interested in contemporary 
 Korean culture.\n\nNote: In the event of severe weather (such as storms or
  extreme heat)\, the event will be moved online. The host will send a noti
 fication to all registered participants.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/nyc-korean-english-language-exchange-at-li-l-jay
 -s-cafe/events/315868796/
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