Jessica Jung, bekend onder het pseudoniem Jessica, is een Amerikaanse zangeres, actrice en modeontwerpster. Ze is vooral bekend als voormalig lid van de Zuid-Koreaanse meidengroep Girls' Generation. Haar carrière omvat muziek, acteren en de mode-industrie, waar ze een onderscheidend persoonlijk merk heeft opgebouwd. Ze gebruikte haar K-pop-achtergrond om diverse creatieve ondernemingen te verkennen.
Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out sequel, 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.
Grief and healing intertwine as Calvin, mourning his father's recent death, meets Jilly, who has her own struggles with loss. Jilly shares her experience of anger over her brother's death from cancer and claims he still visits her, challenging Calvin's skepticism. Their encounter explores themes of friendship, coping with loss, and the differing ways children process grief, offering a poignant look at how connection can foster understanding and comfort in the face of tragedy.
In this captivating debut, a Korean American teen navigates the vibrant yet cutthroat world of K-pop, penned by K-pop icon Jessica Jung, former lead singer of Girls Generation. Seventeen-year-old Rachel Kim is scouted off the street and thrust into the demanding realm of DB Entertainment, one of Seoul's premier K-pop labels. With the mantra of training around the clock and maintaining perfection, Rachel quickly realizes the harsh realities of fame. As dark scandals emerge within an industry that seeks to control and commodify young talent, she grapples with her own strength and ambitions. Complicating matters is her growing attraction to Jason Lee, a charming and talented K-pop star who understands her aspirations. As Rachel strives to rise to stardom, she must confront the sacrifices required for success and love in a world where the stakes are incredibly high. Jessica Jung invites readers into the luxurious and colorful K-pop scene, revealing the true cost of chasing dreams and the fierce determination needed to shine.