Comments on: Author Gu Hye-sun holds fan-signing for Tango

By: elle

elle — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:41:23 +0000

I haven’t had the chance yet to read Tango but am hoping that i’ll grab a copy of it soon..Whatever feedbacks most of the viewers have for GHS, it does not matter at all. Each and everyone of us differ in our opinion. For me, Goo Hye Sun is very blessed! She is not afraid to explore her world. Such a talented lady.

By: jj

jj — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:56:11 +0000

aja aja fighting hye sun! Continue to discover and develop the skills and talents you have. You are a good influence to a lot of people.

By: alexyuuki

alexyuuki — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:16:30 +0000

for me the story is quite difficult to understand but if you keep reading it you will know the concept of the story. ya, it’s true that the story is frustration but try to analyzed, it comes like a nice story. If you don’t under it try to read again.^_^.IT doesn’t matter the piece is too bad it’s ok i like it^_^

By: zetli

zetli — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:12:03 +0000

maybe she does not know how to articulately express what she wants to say. maybe thats the reason why its so boring to read.

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 29 May 2009 04:19:54 +0000

It doesn’t matter whether the novel is bad, what matter is it came for the HEART. Let’s face it GHS cannot please everyone even if she gave her best effort and share her abilities to us. I wish GHS more big opportunities to come!

By: dowager

dowager — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:27:02 +0000

From the insights and exchange of ideas, I gather that GHS’ book might be amateurish to people who have a more discerning taste and who have been exposed to a lot of literary writings before Tango. But I think that liking a novel or a book is also to one’s taste. I for one am interested in SUSA’s interpretation of the novel because i’m partial to novels which utilizes imagery and pathos.
I like that at GHS’ first attempt at writing, she gets good and bad critique, because at least she can take it from here and be more literary next time? Although we can all agree that her management really did take advantage of her popularity, i still admire the talent. Not anyone can write a book, and i think GHS was able to pull it off notably, because there were praises for her book too.
Whether her book is pulp fiction or poetic fiction, i guess the simplicity of the theme – something every woman can relate to, and the rawness of emotions (that was evident in the translated piece atop) is the main attraction of her novel. Her novel might have a different audience share and may not be liked by those who prefer literariness in their novels, but her work is appreciated, and that’s what matters.

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Go Hye Sun’s Book-signing Event [5/09/09] « Nylesor’s abode — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:48:28 +0000

[...] over flower, boys over flowers, go hye sun, tango Gu Hye-sun signed copies of her novel, Tango, on the afternoon of May 9 at the Jamsil Kyobo Book Centre. The actress was 30 minutes late to [...]

By: Drea

Drea — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:49:21 +0000

I can’t say I ever expected to read her book due to my lack of Korean skills, but the little bit you translated helped me not feel disappointed about missing it. I lost interest about half way through the passage about coffee and just skimmed to the end… Such attempts at writing in a “stylized”, wannabe sophisticated manner bore me. Maybe that’s just me though, ha.

I am curious (and someone else already asked this), you had posted about Tablo’s book before it came out, did you get the chance to read it? And if so, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts ^^

By: albeitalways

albeitalways — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:51:59 +0000

@belleza: Grown-up Chobit. LOL You’re not alone thinking that.

Goo Hye-sun’s book is not my cup of tea (no, I don’t have issues about her writing, my preference for books are more on the chick lit side, so there) but I do enjoy her drawings. Definitely something one wouldn’t expect from her.

By: belleza

belleza — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:10:20 +0000

I think Sarah works or has worked in publishing (read that somewhere around here?), so I can see where she is coming from with how GHS’s novel went about.

I kinda view it as a treat between her and her fans, and kind of a memoir. I’m not saying the actual story is taken exactly from her life or from people she knows, but it seems a way of her expressing aspects of her private side behind the mask of “fiction.” Also, it’s to me different than, say, her directing or writing movies. Working behind the camera is what she’s studied, and what she eventually wants to transition into at some point in her career.