A masterpiece that sold over 1.2 million copies and inspired a hit movie. This epic novel, which won both the Art Encouragement Prize from the Minister of Education and the Chuokoron Literary Prize, delivers a once-in-a-century emotional experience and is a monumental work in the tradition of Japanese art novels. Two young actors with different backgrounds and talents devote their youth to the arts. Korean edition translated by Jin Hwan Kim. Vol 1 of 2.