ACHUKA Book of the Day 1 Jun 2o22
“The story unfolds in alternating perspectives with an even mix of flirty and serious tones balancing a frothy premise with sympathetic lead characters who are each struggling in their own ways to define themselves. No prior K-pop knowledge is needed to enjoy the slow-burn, will-they, won’t-they storyline, though fans of the genre will appreciate a few blink-and-you’ll-miss-them allusions to real K-pop idols. Pleasantly indulgent, with a dash of realism.” KIRKUS
Elena Soo has always felt overshadowed — whether by her more successful older sisters, her more popular twin brother, or her more outgoing best friend. Everyone except Elena seems to know exactly who they are and what they want. But she is certain about one thing — she has no interest in going to prom. While the rest of the school is giddy over corsages and dresses, Elena would rather spend her time working to save the local community centre, the one place that’s always made her feel like she belonged.
So when international K-pop superstar and onetime childhood best fried Robbie Choi shows up at her house to ask her to prom, Elena is conflicted. The one thing she maybe, possibly, secretly wants more than anything is fror the two of them to keep the promise they made each other as kids: to go to prom together. But that was seven years ago, and with this new K-pop persona, pink hair, and stylish clothes, Robbie is nothing like the sweet, goofy boy she remembers — the boy she shared all her secrets with. The boy she used to love.
Kat Cho loves to incorporate her Korean heritage in her writing, especially if it involves describing food. She likes anything that encourages nerding out, including reading, K-dramas, K-pop and anime.
“If I were to just name K-Pop idols that I would want in a movie adaptation of K-Prom in general, I’d say Stray Kids’ Bangchan, Felix, or Han. BlackPink’s Lisa or Rosé. CL or Sandara Park (two of my first K-Pop faves!) BTS’s RM or Suga, BtoB’s Peniel, Astro’s Eunwoo, Jessi, Ailee, AleXa, Eric Nam, or Rain.”
Kat Cho, in an interview for United by Pop.
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