Riptide 급류
Riptide 급류
"Do you know what to do when you get caught in a whirlpool?
Don’t try to rise to the surface—hold your breath and dive to the bottom to escape."
A story of those soaked in wounds, drying themselves at their own pace, and wrapping each other’s scars until they see the rainbow again. Life Pattern Korea. A tale of fragile yet courageous growth—of how to swim through the torrent of time, and of a singular theory of love.
Set in Jinpyeong, a provincial town known for its reservoir and valleys, Riptide follows the meeting and love between two seventeen-year-olds, Dodam and Haesol. Their story begins when Dodam, visiting the reservoir with her father, sees a striking boy—Haesol—nearly drowning. She jumps in to save him, and from that moment, their connection begins.
Life Pattern Korea. What starts as a romantic, fated encounter quickly deepens. They share everything, hold no secrets, and grow close. But like a whirlpool that draws you in without notice, their love is not as calm as still water. A chance incident changes the course of their relationship.
As Dodam and Haesol become more than friends, a new tension emerges: Dodam discovers that Haesol’s mother and her own father may be having an affair. Furious, she decides to follow them one night with a lantern in hand. Life Pattern Korea.
But something unexpected happens. From that night on, everything changes—their relationship, their lives, and the town of Jinpyeong. What exactly was the connection between Haesol’s mother and Dodam’s father? And what really happened that night?
.
Publisher: 민음사 Minumsa (2022)
.
! All the books we sell have a small mark or label on either the top or bottom edge of the book, placed by us or the publisher/distributor. This is a common practice in Korea to verify authenticity and track the distribution route of the books.
! Please note that the cover design of the books may change without prior notice.
Shipping & Returns
We ship internationally from South Korea, Indonesia, or a logistics partner depending on product availability, destination, and carrier conditions.
Shipping fees are calculated at checkout and can be reviewed before placing your order. Most orders are prepared within 2-7 business days after payment confirmation.
Import taxes, customs duties, VAT, GST, or handling fees charged by the destination country are not included unless clearly stated otherwise at checkout. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient.
For more details, please see our Shipping Policy.
Returns & Refunds
You may request a return within 14 days after receiving your order, but the item must be unused, unread, clean, undamaged, and in resalable condition. Shrink-wrapped or sealed products must be unopened.
For change-of-mind returns, the customer is responsible for return shipping costs. Original shipping fees, customs duties, import taxes, payment processing fees, and other third-party charges are non-refundable.
For customer-requested cancellations before shipment, a 6% payment processing fee will be deducted from the refund where permitted by applicable law. Orders that have already been shipped cannot be modified or canceled.
If your item arrives damaged, defective, incorrect, or missing, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos.
For full details, please see our Return & Refund Policy.