The Korean best selling self-help book that helps you navigate adult life and reminds you to be proud of you are.

This is the very first English translation of the Korean bestseller “나는 나로 살기로 했다” or “I Decided to Live as Me” by author Soo Hyun Kim, a best-selling Korean title about loving who you are. This is your to do list in the world of adulting. Avail now for an exclusive 10% discount P̶6̶0̶0̶ P540.

Runner-up Korea E-publishing Target Excellence Award

More than 1 million copies sold!

Order now for an exclusive 10% apopbooks.com discount!

The Korean best selling self-help book that helps you navigate adult life and reminds you to be proud of you are.

This is the very first English translation of the Korean bestseller “나는 나로 살기로 했다” or “I Decided to Live as Me” by author Soo Hyun Kim, a best-selling Korean title about loving who you are. This is your to do list in the world of adulting. Avail now for an exclusive 20% launch discount P̶6̶0̶0̶ P480.

Runner-up Korea E-publishing Target Excellence Award

More than 1 million copies sold!

Exclusive 10% Apopbooks.com discount!


More than 1 million copies sold worldwide

• Read, chosen, and loved by more than a million readers worldwide

• Translated and exported to Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand

• One of the most popular Korean titles in Japan


Learn more about yourself through the book’s illustrated essays

Learn more about yourself through the book’s illustrated essays

• Don’t be kind to those who aren’t kind to you.
• Be proud of who you are.
• Don’t be swayed by what others say.
• Be completely happy as an ordinary person.
• Don’t live to meet the expectations of others.
• Face the true you.
• And many more!


A to do list for your adult life

You don’t need to feel bad by looking at other people’s social media sites, making excuses for yourself, or wanting to be understood by everyone.

You don’t have to blindly work hard just because you’re anxious, or succumb to the prescribed answers.

You don’t have to get hurt anymore by passersby in your life, being swayed by what others say, and thinking that problems are yours alone.

This book will show you the most essential thing to do: to live as you.


What people are saying about I Decided to Live as Me

What people are saying about I Decided to Live as Me

“It’s a pretty good guide if you’re starting your journey as an adult or even if you’re already halfway here.”

- Cosmo.ph, “Why You Should Read BTS Jungkook’s ~Recommended~ Book, 'I Decided To Live As Me'”

“The truth is, uncertainty will always be a part of life, and no one can avoid it. But the good news is that there is a book that will show you the most essential thing to do: to live as you.”

- Inquirer, “Hit Korean book ‘I Decided to Live as Me’ takes on adulting with a self-love to-do list”

Order now!

The book that will guide you on how to live as yourself, and remind you to love yourself in the process.

Loved by millions worldwide

A to do list to guide you to adulting

Avail now for an exclusive 10% discount P̶6̶0̶0̶ P540*

Order now!

The book that will guide you on how to live as yourself, and remind you to love yourself in the process.

Loved by millions worldwide

A to do list to guide you to adulting

Avail now for an exclusive 10% discount P̶6̶0̶0̶ P540*

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