A rights contract has been signed with one of the world's three major film studios, marking its expansion to the screen following its adaptations into theater and musical. Life Pattern Korea. This work represents Cheon Seon-ran, a writer now receiving global attention.
Today, this novel stands as “the warmest SF we share,” beloved by readers around the world.
Cheon Seon-ran debuted in 2019 with the full-length novel The Fallen Bridge, and began her full-scale literary career after winning the Grand Prize for full-length fiction at the 4th Korean Science Literature Awards with A Thousand Blues. Since its publication, A Thousand Blues has captured the attention of both readers and critics. It was selected as one of Maeil Business Newspaper and Kyobo Book Centre's “Books to Open 2021,” and received praise from artists across fields—including novelist Choi Jin-young, film director Min Kyu-dong, and actor Son Su-hyun. Life Pattern Korea. This cross-disciplinary acclaim led to significant attention beyond literature.
The story continued gaining recognition in performing arts and film. In 2024, it was adapted into both a play by the National Theater Company of Korea and an original musical by the Seoul Performing Arts Company, and the musical returned for a reprise in 2025 due to strong audience demand. Most recently, the film rights were acquired by Warner Bros. Pictures, one of the world's top three film studios, paving the way for a cinematic adaptation. Life Pattern Korea.
A Thousand Blues has sold over 200,000 copies and has been exported to more than ten countries, including the United States through Penguin Random House. It is currently published in Japan, Germany, Taiwan, China, and the United Kingdom, receiving love from international readers.
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Author: 천선란
Publisher: 허블 Hubble (2020)
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