Welcome to this week’s edition of Wishlist Wednesday! Today I am featuring Shine by Jessica Jung. This book about a K-pop star sounds like it is going to be lots of fun.
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about and have yet to read. It is a spin-off of the original meme, Waiting on Wednesday, that was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine.
Title: ShineAuthor: Jessica Jung
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication Date: October 6, 2020
Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out 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, Girls 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 Entertainment—one of Seoul’s largest K-pop labels, known for churning out some of the world’s most popular stars. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Be perfect. Don’t 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 she’s strong enough to be a winner, or if she’ll end up crushed… Especially when she begins to develop feelings for K-pop star and DB golden boy Jason Lee. It’s not just that he’s charming, sexy, and ridiculously talented. He’s 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 Korea’s most famous girl group, Girls Generation, takes us inside the luxe, hyper-color world of K-pop, where the stakes are high, but for one girl, the cost of success—and love—might be even higher. It’s time for the world to see: this is what it takes to SHINE.
Thoughts
When I first saw this book, I thought it was a biography about Jessica Jung. I am intrigued to find out more about a book written by a K-pop star about a K-pop star. My interest is definitely piqued
About Jessica Jung
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. SHINE is her debut novel.
It definitely sounds like it will have some great behind-the-scenes stuff!
Yes! I think so, too! 🙂
A book by a K-pop star about a K-pop star sounds super interesting! She’ll definitely be able to incorporate things from her actual life I think.
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I think so! I am interested in learning more. 🙂
I bet it will have a lot of interesting insights given that it’s written by someone who knows the business!
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I agree! 🙂
Not only is it a gorgeous cover, but the synopsis hooked me in the first sentence! Definitely one I am looking forward to reading. I hope you enjoy it, as well 🙂
Happy reading!
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The cover really is eye-catching! 🙂
This sounds like a great one. It’ll be interesting to read about a K-pop star written by a K-pop star.
Right?! I am so intrigued. 🙂
Pretty cover. Hope you love it!
Thanks, Barb! 🙂
I love that cover. Sounds like this will be interesting and insightful. I hope you enjoy reading it.
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I am excited! 🙂
What a gorgeous cover and it sounds soo good!
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It does! I can’t wait. 🙂
I want to read this one too! I love everything they referenced in the synopsis. And, like you, I love that it’s about being in the world of Kpop and written by someone from that world.
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It is something that I have never seen done before. I am really intrigued to give it a try, too. 🙂
I’ve been wanting to read something different and this sounds like it will be.
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It is quite different, for sure! 🙂
This sounds like it will be a great book. I like that she would know first hand. Has my interest!
Same! It is an intriguing profession.:)
Hey, she’s writing what she knows! That will certainly help with authenticity.
I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
Sounds like something that will be interesting!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
My daughter loves K-Pop and has been on Cloud Nine since she scored a ticket to a BTS concert! I will have to tell her about this book.
OOOH! How jealous am I???!! 🙂
It’s already on my TBR list and I can’t wait to read it! Let’s hope we both love it!
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Yay!! It should be an interesting story that I hope we enjoy. 🙂
This sounds like an interesting book. I think my oldest granddaughter would enjoy reading it.