What would you give for a chance to live your dreams? This weekend I’m reading Shine by Jessica Jung. Description . Book Review #436 Title: Shine Author: Jessica Jung Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genres: YA, Contemporary Format: ARC, Paperback Source: Pansing Publication Date: September 29, 2020 Pages: 352 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… A post shared by Egmont Books UK (@egmontbooksuk) on Jun 19, 2020 at 4:35am PDT. This meme is hosted by Midnight Book Girl. Post a Comment. Jessica Jung Debut Novel Shine Release Date? He’s also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise. allkpop® is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. Jessica Jung's "fictional" book sounds an awful lot like she's just writing a biography in such a way that SM can't try to hide through legal means.Jessica Jung will reveal all the tea, WOW she truly is a genius, SM never let her say anything.she deserves justice!!! For seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim, the answer is almost everything. It connected me to the main character emotionally and I felt as if I was seeing the book play out through the eyes of the main character. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Blurb: How is it so far?! He’s also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise. The South Korean singer, actress, fashion entrepreneur, and now, debut author, Jessica Jung has published her first novel called Shine, which tackles the realities of the K-pop industry.Inspired by her real-life experiences as a K-pop idol and former member of Girls’ Generation, the novel offers a rare glimpse into the glossy, colourful, and hyper-competitive world of South Korean entertainment. Pages: 352 Meanwhile, 'Shine' is described as a combination of ' Gossip Girl ' meets ' Crazy Rich Asians,' following a Korean-American girl on her path to become a K-Pop superstar. It’s not just that he’s charming, sexy, and ridiculously talented. Change ). Jessica Jung's 'SHINE' makes it way to New York's Best Sellers! What would you give for a chance to live your dreams? News. 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. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. By Sugar Apple. 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. However there are so many challenges that she doesn’t expect to be thrown in her way. , Yes! Jessica Jung does not stray from the harsh realities that K-pop artists face not only to debut, but to stay at the top. Be perfect. It’s so shocking to see how different the front the KPOP world puts out and what actually happens behind the scenes. Jessica's K-pop inspired YA novel 'Shine' finally has a release date on Amazon! Rachel Kim aspires to be the next KPOP superstar, she’s gone through gruesome training for 6 long years and soon hopes to make her debut. Hey everyone! It’s time for the world to see: this is what it takes to SHINE. Series: Standalone. ( Log Out /  © 2007 - 2020 6Theory Media, LLC. What You Need To Know About Jessica Jung’s Debut YA Novel, ‘Shine’ It’s *based* on her experience in the K-pop world. September 24th, 2020. If you are a fan of K-pop and K-dramas, then you’re going to love Shine. I’m Alyssa, a 26 year old from Montréal, Canada. ✨. Release Date. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Be perfect. A previous excerpt release of the book already has netizens buzzing about the release! but she is an intelligent and Brave Queen!!! All rights reserved. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I don’t mean to sound cheesy while saying this but this was literally an exploration into the dark side of KPOP. Sundays In Bed With… Shine by Jessica Jung, Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao, Tempting Lies by Sara Whitney – Release Day Blitz, Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. According to Amazon, the book will be available for purchase starting on September 29th, 2020. Share this. Don’t date. Release Date: September 29, 2020. Stay tuned for more updates! © HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, Registered in Scotland, Company No. Amazon. 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. 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-colour world of K-pop, where the stakes are high, but for one girl, the cost of success – and love – might be even higher. What would you give for a chance to live your dreams? And the same Jessica Jung who got embroiled in a scandal which led to her getting blacklisted in the industry. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I knew that KPOP stars undergo a lot of training but I just couldn’t even fathom HOW MUCH. A book about kpop written by THE Jessica Jung from Girls Generation? ( Log Out /  knock-out debut about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the compet Enter for a chance to win 1 of 25 advanced copies of SHINE by Jessica Jung! It’s definitely one of my most anticipated reads as well! The plot to me was quite confusing as I found it all over the place and there wasn’t any shocking plot twists, it was more of a steadily paced book. Easy right? There’s SO MUCH going on behind the scenes that the fans don’t know about and this book really showcased that well. I can probably be found reading at a café or watching sports with a beer in hand. I can’t believe you’re reading Shine!!!! The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Buy From. There are several instances in the book where Rachel and the other aspiring ladies questioning why they didn’t get asked the same interesting interview questions as their male friends or receive as much negativity and hate. Release date: Sep 29, 2020 Enter for a chance to win 1 of 25 advanced copies of SHINE by Jessica Jung! © 2007 - 2020 6Theory Media, LLC. by Hanna Tamondong | Sep 22, 2020 PHOTO: Instagram/jessica.syj . 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. Book Release Dates & New Book Releases 2020, 2021, 2022, JOIN OUR FREE BOOK RELEASE DATES NEWSLETTER. Don’t date. ( Log Out /  Although it seems like a long way ahead, fans are excited to see what the book will be about as it is said to reference back to Jessica's day as a K-pop idol and trainee. For seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim, the answer is almost everything. I had no idea KPOP stars went through so much like a trainee camp and at such a young age as well. !Sica's life in snsd ► Best Friend (Y and ...) ← Good friends ← Rest members ← Fake Friends (T and ...). SuperM perform 'One (Monster & Infinity)' on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden'! 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It’s time for the world to see: this is what it takes to SHINE. Truthfully, I had no idea who Jessica Jung was until researching her and asking around after finishing Shine so this is my unbiased opinion as neither a fan of KPop, or this book's author. #Justicefor Jessica! Don’t date. So I don't claim to know whether or not Jessica Jung wrote every Thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada for providing a digital ARC of Shine in exchange for an honest review. It’s not just that he’s charming, sexy and ridiculously talented. 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. Release Date: September 29,2020 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. 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-colour 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, I was over the moon when I received this book I recently jumped on the KPOP bandwagon (although I’m not as obsessed yet…I feel like a full on obsession is coming soon ) ANYWAY, I was excited to start reading this and let me tell you I finished this book in one sitting so it was a lot of information to take in so excuse me if this review is all over the place . What do you think about the book? Author: Jessica Jung. – the Joyful Reader❤️. Born in San Francisco, Jessica grew up in South Korea where she trained as a K-pop singer, debuting as a member of the international sensation Girls Generation in 2007. 2020 YA Contemporary Releases, Book Release Dates & New Book Releases 2020, 2021, 2022. It’s time for the world to see: this is what it takes to SHINE. I'm going to pre-order Jessica's book. The meme that dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning? allkpop® is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. 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. After its release a week ago, the book has now made its way to New York's Best Sellers list. Easy right? 4.5. This book will be available soon in all good bookstores on the 29th of September, 2020! her book release to Sept. 29th... which is date of when SM and some bad snsd members to kick her out of snsd group. It really goes to show how much happens behind the scenes that we have absolutely no idea about. Free Book PDF Download Shine. ( Log Out /  Sorry for the rant , So far it’s good! 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. He’s also the first person who really understands how badly she wants her star to rise. Author: Jessica Jung Release Date: September 29,2020 Pages: 352 Blurb: What would you give for a chance to live your…