The Kid I Want to Kill (Duology Special Omnibus Edition)

We are proud to present a special omnibus edition of *The Kid I Want to Kill*, the defining work of Lee Kkotnim, a young author hailed as the future of Korean literature. With its unpredictable twists, overwhelming immersion, and powerful message, *The Kid I Want to Kill* became an instant bestseller upon publication and has never once dropped out of the genre's top ten. After being named "Book of the Year" in multiple Korean cities, translation rights were sold to eleven countries—including France, Italy, Spain, and Japan—drawing major international attention. Beyond features in numerous European literary magazines, the novel earned an invitation to Mantova Festivaletteratura, Italy's largest international literary festival. In a rare feat for a foreign title, posters for *The Kid I Want to Kill* appeared across Istanbul metro stations, and in Japan it was selected as "Best International Mystery of the Month," drawing acclaim from readers and critics alike. Hundreds of reader reviews on book platforms at home and abroad attest to the work's powerful contemporary resonance.
The novel opens with a shocking scene: a seventeen-year-old girl, Seoeun, is found dead, and her closest friend, Juyeon, is arrested as the prime suspect. In chilling prose, it weaves the cruel yet heartrending bond between the two girls—caught between friendship and loneliness, admiration and jealousy, love and hate. What begins as a tragedy born of their complex, delicate relationship grows into an avalanche of rumors, pressing the question of what is truth and what is merely "made into" truth.
This duology omnibus edition features a specially designed cover with a sturdy hardbound jacket to enhance its collectible value, along with refined interior design to match. The endpapers carry a handwritten signature from author Lee Kkotnim commemorating the omnibus, and the interior includes a newly written author's note. First-print readers receive an exclusive commentary book containing a never-before-published author interview and behind-the-scenes stories, adding further meaning to this edition.