Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on February 22, 1949)

Happy birthday to the ever-bold, forever fearless Cho Chung-kwon! Celebrating another year of "Seven States of Mind"—hopefully they're all set for observing cake rather than rain today. From confronting summits and graves to confronting cupcakes and candles, your poetic bravery continues to inspire us all.

Congratulations on a lifetime filled with stirring insights and prestigious honors like the Korean Poets' Association Prize and the Kim Suyeong Literary Award. May your future be as sharp as your verses, bold enough to challenge any literary mountain. Here's to many more years of unforgettable poetry, laughter-inducing confrontations, endless triumphs—and cake!