Shine
Jessica Jung
Sep 2020 Ā· Simon and Schuster Ā· Narrated by Joy Osmanski
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An instant New York Times bestseller
Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knockout debut about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girlsā Generation.
What would you give for a chance to live your dreams?
For seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim, the answer is almost everything. Six years ago, she was recruited by DB Entertainmentāone of Seoulās largest K-pop labels, known for churning out some of the worldās most popular stars. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Be perfect. Donāt date. Easy, right?
Not so much. As the dark scandals of an industry bent on controlling and commodifying beautiful girls begin to bubble up, Rachel wonders if sheās strong enough to be a winner, or if sheāll end up crushedā¦ Especially when she begins to develop feelings for K-pop star and DB golden boy Jason Lee. Itās not just that heās charming, sexy, and ridiculously talented. Heās also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise.
Get ready as Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of Koreaās most famous girl group, Girlsā Generation, takes us inside the luxe, hyper-color world of K-pop, where the stakes are high, but for one girl, the cost of successāand loveāmight be even higher. Itās time for the world to see: this is what it takes to shine.
Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knockout debut about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girlsā Generation.
What would you give for a chance to live your dreams?
For seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim, the answer is almost everything. Six years ago, she was recruited by DB Entertainmentāone of Seoulās largest K-pop labels, known for churning out some of the worldās most popular stars. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Be perfect. Donāt date. Easy, right?
Not so much. As the dark scandals of an industry bent on controlling and commodifying beautiful girls begin to bubble up, Rachel wonders if sheās strong enough to be a winner, or if sheāll end up crushedā¦ Especially when she begins to develop feelings for K-pop star and DB golden boy Jason Lee. Itās not just that heās charming, sexy, and ridiculously talented. Heās also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise.
Get ready as Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of Koreaās most famous girl group, Girlsā Generation, takes us inside the luxe, hyper-color world of K-pop, where the stakes are high, but for one girl, the cost of successāand loveāmight be even higher. Itās time for the world to see: this is what it takes to shine.
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January 30, 2020
Im so proud of you Sica unnieš Let #shine together !
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February 2, 2020
I'm excited
Joanna Joy Rosel
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August 29, 2020
Im excited but is it hardcover book???
About the author
Jessica Jung is a Korean American singer, actress, fashion designer, and international influencer. Born in San Francisco, Jessica grew up in South Korea where she trained as a K-pop singer, debuting as a member of the international sensation Girls Generation in 2007. After going solo in 2014, she launched the successful fashion line, Blanc & Eclare. Jessica has been featured on the covers of magazines worldwide, her brand now spanning platforms including film and television.
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