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ISBN-13 : Axie Oh
Publisher : HarperCollins (July 13, 2021)
Release Date : (July 13, 2021)
Pages : 352 pages
Where to buy: AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOK DEPOSITORY
Synopsis
Cello prodigy Jenny has one goal: to get into a prestigious music conservatory. When she meets mysterious, handsome Jaewoo in her uncle’s Los Angeles karaoke bar, it’s clear he’s the kind of boy who would uproot her careful plans. But in a moment of spontaneity, she allows him to pull her out of her comfort zone for one unforgettable night of adventure…before he disappears without a word.
Three months later, when Jenny and her mother arrive in South Korea to take care of her ailing grandmother, she’s shocked to discover that Jaewoo is a student at the same elite arts academy where she’s enrolled for the semester. And he’s not just any student. He’s a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world—and he’s strictly forbidden from dating.
When a relationship means throwing Jenny’s life off the path she’s spent years mapping out, she’ll have to decide once and for all just how much she’s willing to risk for love.
Praise for XOXO
“A dreamy dose of K-pop idols and secret romances.” —Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know
“With fun K-drama vibes, XOXO delivers a lot of heart and warmth in its protagonist who stays true to herself to the very end.” —Lyla Lee, author of I’ll Be the One
“When it was over, I immediately wanted to read it for the first time again.” —Kasie West, author of The Fill-In Boyfriend
“Simply put, this book made me happy. I guess you could say . . . I’m just a big fan.” —Emery Lord, author of The Map from Here to There
“A handwritten letter to falling in love and opening yourself up to the world. A delicious treat!” —Aminah Mae Safi, author of Tell Me How You Really Feel
“A feel-good, page-turning, swoony read!” —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend
“A sparkling story of self-discovery—I was utterly charmed.” —Sarah Kuhn, author of I Love You So Mochi
“An utterly delightful love song dedicated to the intersection between dreams and romance.” —Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running with Lions
“Immensely fun, funny, and romantic.” —Emma Mills, author of Lucky Caller and First & Then
“K-pop helps a cellist develop musically and emotionally in this novel filled with humor and theatrics. Themes of responsibility, regret, and reconciliation weave through the intergenerational dynamics in Jenny’s family, adding dimension and depth.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Oh’s narrative reaches an enjoyable clip that is both accessible to readers unfamiliar with K-pop and pleasing for fans of K-dramas as well as anyone who enjoys a breezy contemporary romance.” —Publishers Weekly
And now – Get to know the members!!
XOXO Member Profiles
Stage name: Sun
Birth name: Oh Sun
Age: 19
Position: Leader, Lead Rapper
Hometown: Seoul
Blood Type: O
Hobbies: Cooking, archery, video games
- Sun is fond of cooking and often goes on variety shows like Cooky’s Cooking Show
- His favorite foods to eat include: Hansik (Korean Cuisine) and pears
- He was offered a position on the junior men’s archery team, but turned it down to pursue music; he consistently scores high marks at the Idol Olympics in archery
- Sun is famous for his iconic long hair
- He speaks Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin
- His favorite season is fall
- If he wasn’t an idol, he’d be an actor
- He studies film at Chung Ang University
- Sun’s closest friend is Jun from 95D
- His ideal type is someone who loves to eat
Stage name: Nathaniel
Birth name: Nathaniel Lee
Korean name: Lee Jihyuk
Age: 17
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Hometown: Flushing, NY
Blood Type: B
Hobbies: baseball, chess, video games, annoying his noona (older sisters),
- Nathaniel has four older sisters
- His favorite food is pizza
- He speaks English and Korean
- His favorite season is spring
- He plays the piano, guitar, and drums
- If he wasn’t an idol, he’d be a professional baseball player
- Though he considers Jaewoo his rival, he also considers him his closest friend
- His ideal type is IU, but specifically her character Jang Man-wol from Hotel Del Luna
Stage name: Jaewoo
Birth name: Bae Jaewoo
Age: 17
Position: Main Vocalist
Hometown: Busan
Blood Type: A
Hobbies: soccer, songwriting, reading manhwa (comic books), video games
- Jaewoo has one younger sister, Bae Joori
- He speaks Korean, Japanese, and English
- He’s 182 centimeters tall
- Though he prefers soccer, he was in a little league when he was in elementary school
- His favorite foods are street foods
- His favorite seasons are spring and summer
- He plays the piano and guitar
- He was born in Busan, but lived in the U.S. for several years while in elementary school before moving back to Busan in middle school
- He’s the senior class president of his high school
- His nickname is “Prince” among idols because of his charming manners
- Jaewoo enjoys games and puzzles and has made several appearances on the mission-based variety show Catch Me If You Can
- Jaewoo’s best friend is Nathaniel
- Jaewoo’s ideal type is someone who is independent
Stage name: Youngmin
Birth name: Choi Youngmin
Position: Main Rapper
Age: 15
Hometown: Seoul
Blood Type: AB
Hobbies: swimming, reading manhwa, video games
- Youngmin is the youngest of five siblings so being the maknae (youngest member) of XOXO is familiar experience for him
- His favorite food is tteok-bokki
- His favorite season is summer
- His favorite artists and role models are G-Dragon, Zico, and RM
- He enjoys fashion and his favorite brand is Nike
- When he was younger, he wanted to be a professional video game player
- He’s friends with several idols who are born in the same year as him, including the maknae of 95D. They have a group chat.
About the Author
Axie Oh is a first generation Korean American, born in NYC and raised in New Jersey. She studied Korean history and creative writing as an undergrad at the University of California – San Diego and holds an MFA from Lesley University in Writing for Young People. Her passions include K-pop, anime, stationery supplies, and milk tea. She currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her puppy, Toro
Author Links: Website | Twitter | Goodreads | Facebook | Instagram
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