(English) Born in Seoul in 1967, Cha Inpyo majored in economics at Rutgers University. He has now become one of the most popular actors in Korea, having built a prolific career in both television and film over the past 30 years since his debut in 1993. He is also known for his kind-hearted attitude toward society and practice of sharing, which tugged at the heartstrings of many people. He began writing in 1997 in an effort to share more deeply the problems and stories of our reality. He is particularly good at spotting the details of the shadows of our society and understanding the hearts of those in pain, clearly demonstrating his goal to be a writer who embraces the world. To him, writing is a way to achieve a more profound level of empathy and sharing because he knows from his long experience that simply understanding another’s pain can sometimes be the best way to show support. And, as everybody knows, he is an enthusiastic participant in social welfare activities, having adopted children, engaged in volunteer work, and made many donations, contributing to fostering the culture of sharing. He is also the author of Forecast of Today.