Kim Ji-in’s short story Decalcomania is a delicate exploration of love, guilt, and moral conflict. Symmetrically portraying the psychological tension between two characters within the confines of marriage, it illuminates the struggles arising from the clash between human desire and responsibility. The author deeply probes the essence of love and the pain it brings, placing readers in morally ambiguous situations that prompt reflection on their own standards of right and wrong.
The story addresses the transformation of individual consciousness and the collision of societal values, reflecting universal conflicts of modern life. Through the question, “Where does your standard of love lie?” Kim Ji-in presents readers with an open-ended moral dilemma, encouraging them to seek their own answers. Decalcomania captures the beauty and complexity of love, leaving a profound and lasting resonance.
다양한 장르를 넘나들며 장편과 단편을 쓰는 글쟁이. 현재 극작가로도 활발히 활동하고 있다. 인간 심리의 복잡성과 사회적 이슈를 깊이 있게 탐구하며, 독자들에게 새로운 시각을 제시한다. 앞으로도 다양한 작품을 통해 독자들과 소통하며 문학의 경계를 확장해 나갈 예정이다.