Kim Ji-in's fantasy short story Romance, Romans depicts the journey of Team Leader Oh, a protagonist with a negative view of marriage, as she dreams of her own ideal world. Seeing marriage as a form of oppression and seeking to escape her mother’s nagging, she stumbles upon a strange opportunity that allows her to design a new world. This work explores the boundary between reality and fantasy, delving into how human desires lead to new longings.
Through the protagonist’s journey, the author raises questions about what a utopia truly is and whether it can guarantee lasting happiness. Team Leader Oh, in the world she had longed for, confronts yet another desire, experiencing the conflict between freedom and satisfaction. Kim Ji-in illuminates the human nature of endlessly pursuing something, emphasizing that this ceaseless longing is the driving force of life. Romance, Romans captivates readers with its unique imagination and profound insights.
