Singer HANRORO Wins 'Content of the Year' at Kyobo Book Centre Publishing Awards for Debut Novel

Singer HANRORO has been honored with the 'Content of the Year' award at the 12th Kyobo Book Centre Publishing Awards.

The Kyobo Book Centre Publishing Awards celebrate and encourage talented individuals and rising stars across various fields of the publishing industry, selecting and awarding creative content annually. This year, HANRORO's debut novel, 'Grapefruit Apricot Club,' was chosen as 'Content of the Year,' adding significant meaning to the event.

HANRORO officially debuted as an author in July with the release of her first novel, 'Grapefruit Apricot Club,' which shares its title with her third EP. The novel delves into the coming-of-age stories, friendships, and solidarity experienced by four middle school girls who meet within a club called the 'Grapefruit Apricot Club,' each harboring her own secrets. Previously, through her song lyrics, HANRORO had conveyed messages of solidarity and love to imperfect youth. With 'Grapefruit Apricot Club,' she has artistically expanded her worldview.

Her unique lyrical style and emotional storytelling left a deep impression on readers. HANRORO received high praise for her diverse charms that bridge both music and literature. Reflecting this acclaim, her debut novel 'Grapefruit Apricot Club' was selected for the 'Content of the Year' category at the 12th Kyobo Book Centre Publishing Awards on November 26th and she received the award at the ceremony held on December 2nd.

At the awards ceremony, HANRORO expressed her gratitude, stating, "It is an honor to receive the 'Content of the Year' award. 'Grapefruit Apricot Club' is a work that sincerely captures the realities faced by children and the pure solidarity they find in holding onto each other to survive."

She added, "I am truly grateful to the readers who empathized with this issue and pondered it with me. I will continue to deliver warm messages through both my books and music." HANRORO's future endeavors, as she continues to explore diverse creative activities across music and literature, are highly anticipated.

Netizens are showering her with praise, commenting, 'It's amazing that she's not only a great singer but also a talented writer,' 'I definitely need to read Grapefruit Apricot Club,' and 'A true artist's journey.'