num_pages: 352
description: A Korean American teen is thrust into the competitive technicolor world of K-pop from Jessica Jung K-pop legend and former lead singer of 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 Entertainmentone of Seouls largest K-pop labels known for churning out some of the worlds most popular stars. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Be perfect. Dont 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 shes strong enough to be a winner or if shell end up crushed Especially when she begins to develop feelings for K-pop star and DB golden boy Jason Lee. Its not just that hes charming sexy and ridiculously talented. Hes also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise.
language: English
title: Shine
publisher: Simon Pulse