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When Jenny met Jaewoo for the first time in her uncle's Karaoke Cafe in LA she doesn't know who he is. And well, in her defense he never gave more than his name. In his defense, how can you not know k-pop idol? They spend one night running around a music festival and then part ways. So when she moves to Seoul and meets him in SAA, guess it was whose time to be shocked!

It's a young adult contemporary romance. It is how it's supposed to be. Light, lovely, and a lot of heart. But it also is so much more. It's about becoming an idol in South Korea, the sacrifice it goes into becoming one, the price of fame and just trying to find ground in the tremulous time of teen-age. It brings up the bitter-sweet relationship between fans and their idols.

And so when I came across this-

"Yes, I love him." She says the words without inflection, like she really means it. And . . . I guess when you're a fan, you really do mean it.

I felt oddly understood and sad at the same time.

To the K-pop and K-drama fans, please do read.

Ps. This cover is so gorgeous!

1neverendingtbr's review against another edition

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lighthearted

3.5

reefshark's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

olgapataki's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

calsivier's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I’ve been being so overwhelmed these few days, thought reading would be the best escape to overcome that. And I am just happy, finally, got my chance to read XOXO. It was too dreamy actually, for me, imagined the life they were living. But things they mentioned about finding a spark really touch the bottom of my heart. As a designer myself, working in creative industry has never been easy to stay up with idea & confidence. Thus, many parts of this story I dearly keep in my heart. And as a K-Pop fan myself, it was good to know the way Korean people pursue their dreams in such a detail like this. It motivated me somehow.

I must say, it was beautifully written. Every character is lovable, even tho they were teenager they wise enough. Their dedication should be appreciate. Friendship, love relationship, and family relationship are totally top notch. I fall in love with this book. I adore Jenny Go as well so much!

maryxiii's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

wonderstruckmochi's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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