Shine is a 2020 young adult romance novel by Korean-American singer Jessica Jung, published by Simon & Schuster on September 29 2020. And when a shocking act of betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her heart.Print (hardback, paperback), e-book, audiobook

He believes in Rachel’s future-both in music and in fashion.īut the higher you rise, the farther you have to fall. Alex is more than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. When Rachel literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded metro, she’s tempted to give up her anti-love vows. In her world, falling in love can cost you everything.Įnter Alex. The only thing that’s missing is love-but Rachel’s determined to follow the rules. Rachel can’t imagine shining any brighter. Her life’s a swirl of technicolor glamour and adoring fans. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashion’s biggest names. The sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Shine! Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl in this knockout series from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend, fashion icon, and founder of the international luxury brand, Blanc & Eclare.Ĭouture gowns, press parties, international travel. It’s time for the world to see: this is what it takes to SHINE.

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. He’s also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise. It’s not just that he’s charming, sexy, and ridiculously talented.

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. 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. What would you give for a chance to live your dreams?įor seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim, the answer is almost everything. 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.

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