Kim Jinsoo chose Jeju Island as the place to begin his second chapter in life. While contemplating what to do, he stayed long-term at a foreigner guesthouse and actively guided foreign visitors on tours of Jeju. Inspired by the joy he found in those experiences, he decided to open a foreigner-only guesthouse, and on the same property, he launched a shared book café, Ganderak Shared Book Café. The space features walls entirely lined with bookshelves and innovative book-themed interiors, such as pillars constructed from stacked books. The café holds a collection of over 10,000 books and operates a system where visitors can exchange one book they’ve read for another. Around 40 bookshelves are “adopted” and curated by individuals from various professions, including artists, musicians, and English specialists. These bookshelf curators also plan and host gatherings and activities at the café, turning it into a vibrant hub of sharing and creativity.