Cho Nam-Joo is a South Korean author and feminist activist. She is best known for her novel Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, which has been adapted into a feature film. Nam-Joo has been praised for her work in bringing attention to gender inequality in South Korea. She has been a vocal advocate for women's rights, speaking out against the country's patriarchal society. Nam-Joo has also written several other books, including I'm Not Alone and The Woman Who Stayed in the Room. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and has been praised for its insight into the lives of South Korean women.