Overview

Friends Are Useless (친구는 쓸모없다) is a contemporary Korean-language essay collection by Yoko Sano and Lee Sodam, published by RKH Korea. This thought-provoking book explores the complexity of human relationships, the nature of friendship, and the emotional nuances of growing up and adulthood. Through autobiographical essays and engaging dialogues, the authors invite readers to reflect on the meaning and evolving role of friendship in modern life.

Key Features

• Original Korean edition – written entirely in Korean
• Autobiographical essays and candid conversations
• Explores themes of friendship, personal growth, and human connection
• Includes dialogues between Yoko Sano and renowned Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa

Specifications

• Title (Korean): 친구는 쓸모없다
• Title (English): Friends Are Useless
• Authors: Yoko Sano, Lee Sodam
• Publisher: RKH Korea
• Release Date: August 25, 2026
• Language: Korean
• Pages: 228
• Dimensions: 4.5 x 7.4 inches (approx. 115 x 188 mm)
• ISBN: 9788925568836
• Product Code: ESSA0953

Package Contents

• 1 x Friends Are Useless Korean essay book (new, original edition)

Additional Information

• This book is written entirely in Korean. Please ensure language compatibility before purchasing.

Table of Contents

• 1. Living as a Child Is Hard
• - Some People Don't Need Friends
• - Learning About Triangular Relationships
• 2. When You Need Someone Other Than Parents
• - The Upside of Being Bullied
• - Playing Isn't Just for Building Friendships
• - Changes in Middle School
• 3. The Start of Each Life
• - Liking Someone
• - Gradual Beginnings
• 4. One Affection Leads to Another
• - Learning Hypocrisy
• - Among Girls
• - Arguments and Reconciliation
• - The Importance of the Seemingly Meaningless
• - Friendship Continues
• 5. Conversations as Adults
• - Feeling Misunderstood
• - Hurting Others
• - Becoming Accustomed to Others
• - Everyone Is Unique
• - Closing Thoughts
• - Commentary: On the Small Happiness of Having Had Friends