Overseas Network, January 12th. After the publication of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye's new book "Not Anyone Will Miss You", it has become very popular and has been ranked first in the sales list of the Korean online bookstore "Yes24" for two consecutive weeks. More than the original novel of the hit Korean drama "That Year We".
Data map: Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
According to a report by South Korea's HeraldCorp website on the 13th, the "Yes24" bookstore's best-selling book list shows that Park Geun-hye's new book ranked first, the original novel "That Year We" ranked second, and the popular Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung's "Goodbye, Lee Jae-myung" ranked second. " ranked fifth.
Park Geun-hye's new book is priced at 13,500 won online, or about 72 yuan.
Yonhap News Agency earlier reported that a quarter of the readers of the book are older men over the age of 60.
"Not Anyone Will Miss You" was published on the afternoon of December 30, 2021. A few hours later, Park Geun-hye was pardoned and released from prison, officially ending 4 years and 9 months in prison.
The book records the letters Park Geun-hye received from supporters and the content of her own reply during her imprisonment. The inspiration for the title of the book also came from letters from supporters.
A lawyer recently revealed that Park Geun-hye received 80,000 letters from fans in prison, and she personally requested that it be printed in a book.
Park Geun-hye wrote in the preface that looking back on when she was president, she was in a state of continuous tension at all times.
Even I don't know how the time spent working for the people is passing by.
Reminiscing about the past, she was deeply saddened.
"Because of the deviant behavior of the people around me that I once trusted, everything I have done has been branded as accumulating evil, and I feel very sad about this."
She mentioned her current mood and believed that she should let go of her resentment and grievances.
"Lies can temporarily blind people's eyes and ears to deceive the world, but I believe that over time, the truth will be revealed."
Park Geun-hye also wrote that she has "never benefited others out of selfishness". "Although I have disappointed everyone, I have been able to persevere until now because of the people who sent me letters of warmth and love."
Park Geun-hye is not expected to be discharged from the hospital until February this year due to poor health.
When she was released, 500 garlands were piled up outside the hospital, and a large crowd of supporters gathered. They set off firecrackers, waved Tai Chi flags and cheered with cheering sticks. Many people burst into tears, but Park Geun-hye never showed up.
(Overseas Network Liu Qiang)