Renowned K-Pop artist Jennie has delighted fans with the release of her latest solo single "Mantra", complete with a stunning music video directed by award-winning director Tanu Muino. The empowering track promotes self-love and embraces individuality, while marking Jennie's long-anticipated comeback as a solo artist. With global partnerships and a growing presence, Jennie is making waves in the international music scene, now joined by acclaimed Korean author Han Kang, the first Korean recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature.
South Korean writer Han Kang has become the first from her country to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetic prose that tackles historical traumas and the vulnerabilities of human life. With a unique style and physical empathy for her characters, she has become an innovator in contemporary prose. In 2000, Korea's former President Kim Dae-jung was also honored with a Nobel Prize for his efforts towards democracy and reunification with North Korea.
On Thursday, the Swedish Academy announced South Korean author Han Kang as the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life. Han Kang is the fourth woman from Asia to win the prestigious award and is joined by 17 other women who have previously been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her major international breakthrough came with the novel ‘The Vegetarian’ which portrays the violent consequences that ensue when the protagonist refuses to submit to societal norms. This year, the Literature Nobel has been awarded for the 116th time and for the first time ever, the award has not been given to a single recipient twice.
The Swedish Academy announced that South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life. The daughter of a renowned novelist, Kang's works reflect her passion for art and music. Her breakthrough work, 'The Vegetarian', delves into the consequences faced by a woman who refuses to conform to societal norms. Kang is known for her unique awareness of the mind-body connection and her experimental style, making her a pioneer in contemporary literature. This marks the 121st time the Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded, with Kang receiving a medal, diploma, and $1 million in prize money.