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• El amor está en Seúl

  Navarrete, Tania,

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  "Tania está segura de que el chico ideal no existe y de que el tipo de romance con el que tanto sueña solo puede hallarse en los dramas coreanos que ama y eso la hace sentirse muy decepcionada de la vida. Además, su rutina se tambalea cuando la…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Band

  Ma-Kellams, Christine,

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  "The biting literary satire of The Sellout meets the pulsing thrill of Mouth to Mouth in this darkly humorous, surreal debut about a seductive, but problematic bond between an unhappily married therapist and the cancelled K-Pop idol she meets at a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beyond the Story

  10-year Record of BTS

  강 명석,

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  After taking their first step into the world on June 13, 2013, BTS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut in June 2023. They have risen to the peak as an iconic global artist and during this meaningful time, they look back on their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Birth of Korean Cool

  How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture

  Hong, Euny,

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  In this fresh, funny, and insightful cultural history, Euny Hong recounts how South Korea vaulted itself into the twenty-first century, becoming a global leader in business, technology, education, and pop culture. Along the way we meet teachers,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Comeback

  Chu, Lily,

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  "Ariadne Hui thrives on routine. So what if everything in her life is planned down to the minute: that's the way she likes it. If she's going to make partner in Toronto's most prestigious law firm, she needs to stay focused at all times. But when…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Como en una canción de amor

  Goo, Maurene,

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  "Contado desde dos puntos de vista, los adolescentes Lucky, una estrella de K-pop muy famosa, y Jack, un paparazzo de medio tiempo que está tratando de encontrarse a sí mismo, se enamoran contra todo pronóstico durante el transcurso de un día…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flawless

  Lessons in Looks and Culture From the K-beauty Capital

  Hu, Elise,

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  "An audacious journalistic exploration of the present and future of beauty through the lens of South Korea's booming "K-beauty" industry and the culture it promotes."

• Flip the Script

  Lee, Lyla,

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  "As an avid watcher of K-dramas, Hana knows all the tropes to avoid when she finally lands a starring role in a buzzy new drama. And she can totally handle her fake co-star boyfriend, heartthrob Bryan Yoon, who might be falling in love with her.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gorgeous Gruesome Faces

  Cheng, Linda,

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  "THEN: Sunny Lee is on the top of the world. She's one third of Sweet Cadence, the hottest up-and-coming teen pop group, alongside her new BFFs, Candie and Mina. The three are inseparable as they ride their way to the top of the charts, even as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hallyu!

  the Korean Wave

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  "From Squid Game to BLACKPINK, hanbok to webtoons, Korean culture is everwhere -- driven by the phenomenon of hallyu! -- the Korean Wave. Explore its roots, rise and worldwide impact on film, TV, music, fashion and technology with industry insiders,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hello, South Korea

  Meet the Country Behind Hallyu

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  "It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this book, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why it was long known as the Hermit Kingdom, who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hola, Corea

  conoce el país que hay detrás del hallyu

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  "Corea es un fenómeno global. El K-pop encabeza las listas de éxitos, el kimchi se ha convertido en el condimento favorito para las comidas y el K-drama domina las pantallas de televisión. ¡Es hora de saber más sobre el país y la cultura que ha…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If I Had Your Face

  Cha, Frances,

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  "Kyuri is a heartbreakingly beautiful woman with a hard-won job at a 'room salon', an exclusive bar where she entertains businessmen while they drink. Though she prides herself on her cold, clear-eyed approach to life, an impulsive mistake with a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• K-drama School

  a Pop Culture Inquiry Into Why We Love Korean Television

  Jung, Grace, 1987-

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  "From stand-up comedian and media studies PhD Grace Jung comes a rollicking deep dive into the cultural significance of Korean television. K-Drama School analyzes everything from common tropes like amnesia and slapping to conspicuous product…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• K-pop

  the Odyssey : Your Gateway to the Global K-pop Phenomenon

  Ki, Wooseok,

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  "K-Pop is bigger than it has ever been. Many new artists debut each year and the industry is at an all-time international high. But how did we get here? Is it something more complex and important than mere media headlines? K-POP: The Odyssey - Your…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Korean for K-pop and K-drama Fans

  Essential Korean Phrases for Everyday Use

  Kim, Soohee,

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  "Essential phrases [in English and Korean] for every situation - whether watching [one's] favorite K-drama series, catching up on the latest K-Pop news, hanging out with . . . friends, dealing with [one's] boss, posting on social media, meeting the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Korean K-drama Cookbook

  Make the Dishes Seen in Your Favorite TV Shows!

  Choi, Heejae,

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  "Eat like your favorite K-Drama TV Stars! If you're a fan of Korean dramas, or simply a fan of Korean food, then this book is for you! Here you'll find 61 delicious recipes for classic Korean dishes, including those you may have seen on your…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Go Let's Go Let's Go

  Qian, Cleo, 1993-

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  "The electric, unsettling, and often surreal stories in LET'S GO LET'S GO LET'S GO explore the alienated, technology-mediated lives of restless Asian and Asian American women today. A woman escapes into dating simulations to forget her best friend's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Made in Korea

  Suk, Sarah,

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  "Two entrepreneurial Korean-American teens butt heads-and fall in love-while running competing Korean beauty businesses at their high school."

• Once Upon a K-prom

  Cho, Kat,

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  "Instead of going to prom, Elena Soo wants to spend her time saving the local community center. She is determined to keep her priorities straight even when her childhood best friend Robbie Choi, who is now a K-pop superstar, returns to make good on…Read moreRead more of this annotation