Kim Wan-jun, who calls himself a “soju artist,” published the English translation of his book, “How to Drink Soju: A Guide to K-Drinking Culture & Games,” last month. The 300-page book, with more than 200 illustrations, provides an in-depth look at the history of soju, a Korean alcoholic beverage that is traditionally distilled, as well as exploring its cultural significance and customs surrounding it. Kim, a self-proclaimed upcycling artist widely known as “Funnyjun,” has been documenting Korea’s drinking culture since 2014 and sharing his insights with audiences in Korea and abroad. The Korean version of the book sold out quickly upon its 2021 release. Now the first English print run of 1,000 copies can be purchased at bookstores in Korea as well as distributed directly from him to readers, as he wants to continue promoting it independently. The translation has been reviewed by Jean-Pierre Polonovski, You Yeji and Evan Barringer. Kim did almost all the work in creating the book himself. He wrote the text, illustrated more than 200 drawings, designed the layout and edited