South Korean readers mourn novelist Higashino KeigoーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
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Fans are mourning the loss of acclaimed Japanese author Higashino Keigo, who died last month at 68. In South Korea, where his novels are immensely popular, bookstores have set up memorial spaces for the best-selling writer. Readers and translators alike remember Higashino for his vast range of themes and storylines, which made mystery fiction accessible to a wide audience.
One devoted fan, Park Ing-won, has amassed a collection of over 500 of Higashino's books, including first editions and foreign translations. He expressed deep gratitude for the "special kind of excitement and joy" Higashino's works provided, stating that they offered a thrill unmatched by any other media. Though the author is gone, his stories continue to resonate with his many devoted readers.
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- Higashino Keigo, a best-selling Japanese author, has died at age 68.
- His novels are highly popular in South Korea, with bookstores creating memorial spaces for him.
- Readers and translators remember his diverse themes and ability to make mystery fiction accessible.
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Tributes for Higashino Keigo in Seoul [0:00]
- Fans gathered at a major bookstore in Seoul to honor the late Japanese author Higashino Keigo.
- A memorial space was set up, drawing a steady stream of visitors paying their respects.
"I'm heartbroken. He kept releasing one bestseller after another. It's such a shame to think there won't be any more to read. It's a great loss. He was such a creative and unconventional writer."
Higashino's Popularity in South Korea [0:00]
- Higashino Keigo is one of the most beloved Japanese novelists in South Korea.
- His works are hugely popular and have been adapted into films and TV shows.
- The author's books are noted for their remarkable variety of themes, storylines, and narrative approaches.
"Higashino was a writer like the sea. The sea is vast and all-embracing. In the same way, his works had a remarkable variety of themes, storylines, and narrative approaches, which resonated deeply with a wide range of readers."
A Collector's Devotion [0:00]
- Park Ing-won, a devoted fan, has collected over 500 of Higashino's books, including first editions and foreign translations.
- He discovered Higashino's work about 20 years ago with "Journey Under the Midnight Sun."
- Park expressed gratitude for the "special kind of excitement and joy" his books provided.
"His books brought me a special kind of excitement and joy. Every time I read them, I felt a thrill that delighted me more than any movie or any other book ever could."
