Ro Yu-jin/Letters

## 2019 Letter English Translation (WuxiaWorld)

Dear WuxiaWorld Readers,

Hello, this is Ro Yu-Jin. To be honest, I am nervous as I am writing this letter, and everything feels so surreal. I never imagined a day would come when I would communicate with foreign readers.

Looking back, it was the same when I received word that my novel would be serialized in a foreign webnovel platform. Even when I heard about it on the phone and then had a meeting about it, I found it hard to believe.

'My novel is going to be translated into English? Really?'

I felt like I was on cloud nine.

I never considered this a possibility before I started writing, so I was worried whether the international audience would like my novel... but I think I was more happy than anything else. Showing the world of my imagination to more readers and giving them enjoyment, that is a very happy thing to an author.

Thankfully, I was really happy to learn that international readers were really loving my novel. Going to WuxiaWorld and using my poor English to translate the readers' comments have become one of my joys (truth be said, Google Translate has helped me a lot). Thanks to all the readers, for the first time in a while, I experienced the giddiness I felt when I first started serializing my novel.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank WuxiaWorld's CEO for helping The Second Coming of Gluttony become serialized on WuxiaWorld, and also Breathe's CEO and the people involved for providing both material and emotional support.

And I would also like to thank Fudge-nim for translating the novel excellently.

Most importantly, I would like to give a sincere thanks to WuxiaWorld readers for giving so much love and attention to my lacking novel. \_(\_ \_)\_  (bow)

Winter has finally come and the days have gotten colder. I pray for the international readers' health.

Please continue supporting The Second Coming of Gluttony.

December 18th, 2019, Wednesday

Ro Yu-Jin

To: Readers!

Thank you so much! Be well! :)

## 2020 Letter English Translation (WuxiaWorld)

Hello, this is Ro Yu-Jin.

The Second Coming of Gluttony, which is being serialized on WuxiaWorld, has now seen the completion of the main story with the side stories approaching the end.

Recently, I've read the Second Coming of Gluttony again. There were many occasions where I thought, 'Why did I write like this?' it was quite embarrassing, so much so that I kicked my blankets at night.

I felt the same thing when I reread my first work. It seems an author always has regrets when they reread their work upon completion.

I told myself when I finished MEMORIZE, 'Let's not write like this in my next work', and I'm thinking the same thing now after finishing The Second Coming of Gluttony.

What motivates me to write are the readers' comments. I could not be happier as an author if the story I imagine in my head and tell with my writing gives the readers enjoyment.

In that sense, reading the comments of WuxiaWorld's readers has fueled me with new motivation. Reading the thoughts of people from different countries and different cultures has been a very new, refreshing experience.

It really was fun. I had to borrow the help of Google Translate, of course, but I really enjoyed reading the comments and even reviews found on YouTube. At first, I thought, 'There are ninjas cutting onions in my house? What does that mean?' But I smiled when I understood it meant 'I didn't cry, but there are tears in my eyes.'

In any case, you have shown such great love and support for my story, which is lacking in many areas. For that, I am very grateful.

To the CEO of WuxiaWorld who came all the way to Korea to license The Second Coming of Gluttony,

To the translator who always made high-quality translations,

To those at Breathe who gave me the opportunity to showcase my work to international readers,

And to WuxiaWorld readers who empowered me to write,

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

A new year will be starting soon. Although COVID-19 is still raging, I pray for everyone's wellness and happiness.

Pleases stay healthy!

December 26th, 2020, 7:47 P.M.Ro Yu-Jin

## Source

2019 Letter

2020 Letter