Twice: The Story of K-Pop’s Greatest Girl Group
Author: Jamie Heal
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2020-10-01
Total Pages: 215
ISBN-13: 000840478X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the space of just five years, Twice have taken the K-Pop world by storm.
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Blackpink
Author: Adrian Besley
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Published: 2019-12-05
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 1789291933
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf Blackpink were ever a secret, that secret is out. 2019 saw them headline Coachella, and their fandom - known as Blinks - suddenly included Ariana Grande and Harry Styles.
Shine
Author: Jessica Jung
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-05-10
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 153446252X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSeventeen-year-old Rachel Kim confronts the dark underbelly of the K-pop world as she strives to become a K-pop star.
K-Pop Confidential
Author: Stephan Lee
Publisher: Chicken House
Published: 2020-09-03
Total Pages: 295
ISBN-13: 1913322548
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Korean-American girl travels to Seoul in hopes of debuting in a girl group at the same K-pop company behind the most popular boy band on the planet, in this romantic coming-of-age novel perfect for K-pop fans everywhere! Candace Park knows a lot about playing a role. For most of her life, she's been playing the role of the quiet Korean-American girl who takes advanced classes and plays a classical instrument, keeping her love of K-pop to herself. But she has a secret that she's been keeping from the world: she can sing. Like, really sing. So when Candace enters a global audition held by the biggest K-pop label in the world, she doesn't expect to actually win. And convincing her parents to go against everything they believe in is nothing compared to what's next. Under the strict supervision of her instructors at the label's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Candace must hone her performance skills to within an inch of her life, learn to fluently speak Korean, and navigate the complex hierarchies of her teammates. And the number-one rule? NO DATING - which proves almost impossible after she meets superstar idol One.J and fellow Korean-American trainee YoungBae. And when Candace finds herself in the middle of an international K-pop scandal, she must decide whether a spot in the most hyped K-pop girl group of all time is really worth risking everything ...
K-POP Now!
Author: Mark James Russell
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2014-04-29
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 146291411X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This is the book on K-pop everybody has been waiting for.…A must-read!" --Charlotte Naudin, PR Manager, Torpedo Productions K-Pop Now! examines Korea's high-energy pop music and is written for its growing legions of fans. Pop culture expert Mark Russell features the most famous groups and singers and takes an insider's look at how they have made it to the top. In 2012, Psy's song and music video "Gangnam Style" took the world by storm. But K-Pop, the music of Psy's homeland of Korea, has been winning fans with its infectious melodies and high-energy fun since long before that. Featuring talented singers and eye-catching visuals, K-Pop is the music of the moment. Although K-Pop is a relatively new phenomenon in the West, it is rapidly gaining traction and reaching much larger audiences --thanks in large part to social media like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram -- the Girls Generation single "Gee" has almost three hundred million views! K-Pop Now! includes: Profiles of current K-Pop artists and their hits. A look at Seoul's trendiest hangout spots. Interviews with top artists like Kevin from Ze:A and Brian Joo from Fly to the Sky. A look at the K-Pop idols of tomorrow. You'll meet the biggest record producers, the hosts of the insanely popular "Eat Your Kimchi" website, and K-Pop groups like Big Bang, TVXQ, 2NE1, Girls Generation, HOT, SES, FinKL Busker Busker, and The Koxx. The book also includes a guide for fans who plan to visit Seoul to explore K-Pop up close. Join the K-Pop revolution today!
I'll Be the One
Author: Lyla Lee
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2020-06-16
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0062936948
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA’s Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen Readers The world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity—perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Julie Murphy. Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn’t dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn’t call attention to themselves. But Skye dreams of joining the glittering world of K-Pop, and to do that, she’s about to break all the rules that society, the media, and even her own mother, have set for girls like her. She’ll challenge thousands of other performers in an internationally televised competition looking for the next K-pop star, and she’ll do it better than anyone else. When Skye nails her audition, she’s immediately swept into a whirlwind of countless practices, shocking performances, and the drama that comes with reality TV. What she doesn’t count on are the highly fat-phobic beauty standards of the Korean pop entertainment industry, her sudden media fame and scrutiny, or the sparks that soon fly with her fellow competitor, Henry Cho. But Skye has her sights on becoming the world’s first plus-sized K-pop star, and that means winning the competition—without losing herself.
EXO
Author: Adrian Besley
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Published: 2019-04-04
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 1789291151
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA K-pop band like no other, EXO have been dominating charts and stealing hearts since they debuted in 2012. For the first time, this unofficial biography will tell their extraordinary story.
BLACKPINK: Pretty Isn't Everything (The Ultimate Unofficial Guide)
Author: Cara J. Stevens
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2019-10-29
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 0062976869
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFilled with incredible color photos and fun facts, this unofficial fan guide tells the full story of the global phenomenon Blackpink. The girls of Blackpink are more than just pretty faces. Since they debuted in 2016, the group has broken record after record, played shows across the globe, and built up a dedicated fan army of BLINKS. Now they’re one of the biggest K-pop groups the world has ever seen. And they’re only just getting started. Read the whole story of Blackpink’s rise to fame in this extensively researched unofficial biography. Find out everything you need to know about Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé from their trainee days to their current lives as idols. Full of high-quality photos and fun facts, this unofficial guide is a must-have for all BLINKS and K-pop fans!
BTS - Dynamite
Author: Carolyn McHugh
Publisher:
Published: 2021-05
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781912918676
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Originally a hip hop group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres. Their lyrics, often focused on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. After debuting in 2013 with their single album 2 Cool 4 Skool, BTS released their first Korean-language studio album, Dark & Wild, and Japanese- language studio album, Wake Up, in 2014. The group's second Korean studio album, Wings (2016), was their first to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the global music market, leading the Korean Wave into the United States and breaking numerous sales records. BTS became the fastest group since the Beatles to earn four No 1 US Albums, doing so in less than four years. By 2020 they had become the biggest selling band on the planet.
We Love K-Pop
Author: Mortimer Children's Books
Publisher: Mortimer Children's Books
Published: 2020-06-11
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781783125739
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe Love K-Popis a true celebration of Korean Wave music. Packed with vibrant photos, readers will journey through the songs, styles and stories behind all their favourite K-Pop groups and solo artists. Discover more about the process of transforming from trainee to idol, rate the best music videos, and compare key stats. Whether you're a Blink, a Carat, or part of the Army, there's something for every K-Pop fan!
