Synopsis "Shine (in English)"
An instant New York Times bestseller! 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.
