Baek Se-hee
Baek Se-hee was a South Korean author best known for her poignant memoir, 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,' published in 2018. Born in 1990, she candidly explored her struggles with mental health and depression through a series of conversations with her psychiatrist, resonating deeply with readers around the world. Her work achieved significant acclaim, selling over a million copies and being translated into multiple languages, including English in 2022. Baek's impactful writing and her commitment to sharing her experiences have made her a vital voice in the conversation about mental health. Tragically, she passed away at the age of 35, with her legacy continuing through her contributions to literature and mental health awareness.
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Baek Se-hee, author of the bestselling memoir 'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,' has died at age 35.
Baek Se-hee, author of bestselling memoir ‘I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki,’ dead at 35
United States· 2025-10-19
Baek Se-hee, the book's South Korean author, died aged 35.
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
United Kingdom· 2025-10-19
Baek Se-hee was a South Korean writer known for her memoir 'Quiero morir, pero también comer tteokbokki'.
Fallece Baek Se-hee, la escritora surcoreana de "Quiero morir, pero también comer tteokbokki"
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-17Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author of the bestselling memoir I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki has died at the age of 35.
South Korean author of I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki dies at 35United Kingdom· 2025-10-17
