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XOXO

This series follows a young woman whose life revolves around music and the dream of succeeding at a prestigious music school. However, her plans take an unexpected turn after she meets a charismatic young man who inspires her to open up. Their burgeoning feelings are complicated by his secret life as a member of a popular K-pop group, where relationships are forbidden. The protagonist must decide whether to risk everything for a love that could shatter their dreams and careers.

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Xoxo

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  1. 1

    Xoxo

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
    3.9(2088)Add rating

    Jenny has always prioritized her dream of becoming a professional cellist over everything else, including boys and K-pop. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for Jaewoo, a K-pop idol, forcing her to evaluate the risks of their budding romance. This modern forbidden love story unfolds in the glamorous world of K-pop, appealing to fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo. Jenny's dedication to her craft has kept her focused, but everything changes when she meets the mysterious and handsome Jaewoo. Their unforgettable night in Los Angeles leaves her captivated, but with him returning to South Korea, she tries to move on. When Jenny and her mother relocate to Seoul to care for her ailing grandmother, she unexpectedly encounters Jaewoo again at her new elite arts academy. To her surprise, he is not just any student but a member of a top K-pop band, and dating him is strictly off-limits. As Jenny grapples with the implications of a relationship that could jeopardize her dreams and Jaewoo's career, she must confront how much she is willing to risk for love. This romance highlights that pursuing your dreams doesn't mean sacrificing your heart.

    Xoxo
  2. 2

    New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story. Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn't want a life forever in the spotlight. But that's not actually up to Sori--she's caught between her exacting mother's entertainment company and her father's presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend. Nathaniel is off limits--she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn't any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can't forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most. . . . So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, it's hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parent's expectations, she will have to decide: Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?

    Asap