About the book: 2022 / "Gossip and K-pop" is the debut novel by Alexandra Lee Young, an ironic look at Korean pop music, which has become cultural phenomenon. Six months ago, seventeen-year-old Alice and her family moved to Seoul. Every Friday she goes to a karaoke salon to sing along to her beloved Lady Gaga in the booth. One day, Alice is given a business card and gets a rare chance to audition for one of the world's biggest K-pop agencies. Will she be able to debut in a Korean girl group and fulfill her dream of becoming a professional singer? There are strict rules in the world of K-pop music, and Alice's path to success will involve more than just grueling rehearsals. She will have to face a mysterious influential blogger who weaves intrigues and stirs up scandals. For fans of K-pop, Korean culture and those who are just discovering the worldwide phenomenon. “I loved this story about a Chinese-American girl taking the K-pop world by storm! Watching Alice push her boundaries and pursue her dreams is truly exciting.” — Aksi O, author of the novel “XOXO. Kiss. Hugs." "A fun inside look at the fascinating world of K-pop." — Leila Sales, author of This Song Will Save Your Life».