If you are looking for the emotional essay collection famously recommended by BTS's Taehyung (V), it is important to note that its official English title is actually Yearning for Home While I’m at Home
, this book is a collection of raw and honest essays paired with beautiful illustrations by Oh Jeong. It explores deep feelings of: Existential Loneliness
There is also a recent novel with a very similar title that explores different themes: I Want to Go Home But I'm Already There Róisín Lanigan (Published March 2025). If you are looking for the emotional essay
While the book was originally a Korean bestseller, it is now widely available in English for international readers. Official English Title Yearning for Home While I’m at Home
: A "ghost story set in the rental crisis" that focuses on the housing market and the isolation of modern renting. other books recommended by BTS members, or perhaps more books similar to Kwon Rabin's essays? Yearning for Home While I'm at Home - English Translation Official English Title Yearning for Home While I’m
: Kwon shares personal stories of depression, heartbreaks, and the desire to "vanish" when the world feels overwhelming. Availability and English Version
: You can find it as a paperback or e-book on major platforms like PDF Warning Availability and English Version : You can find
: The strange sensation of feeling empty even when surrounded by others. The Search for Comfort