Broadcaster Haha conveyed a sincere message of self-affirmation by presenting the picture book "The Short Little Story," based on his real-life experiences.

"The Short Little Story" was created from an episode of the MBC variety show "Infinite Challenge" and honestly depicts the deep slump, inferiority complex, and fear Haha experienced in his early twenties when his popularity was rising. He overcame those difficult times with the mindset that "a slump is not the bottom but a foundation," regaining his composure.

In this picture book, Haha participated as the author to deliver courage, self-esteem, and a spirit of perseverance to all generations through the character of a "small and seemingly insufficient child who falls but gets back up again." Illustrator Pola expressed dark and heavy emotions in a soft tone and used bright and lively colors to depict the scenes of rising again, bringing vitality to the work.

Notably, this picture book is not just a simple publication but will also be available as a 2026 version audio recording. A limited edition digital kit album containing audio recorded in Dolby Atmos sound will be released together, raising expectations among readers and music fans. The publication and digital kit album will be offered as a two-week pre-release event through Kyobo Bookstore funding starting January 26.

Meanwhile, Haha has appeared in every episode of "Running Man" for 15 years, establishing his presence, and recently received a special award at the "2025 SBS Entertainment Awards." He continues to actively engage in broadcasting activities, communicating with fans through consistent work and sincere stories.