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My Summer in Seoul (My Summer in Seoul, #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
My Summer in Seoul (My Summer in Seoul, #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
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k-pop romance • enemies-to-lovers • celebrity romance • forced proximity • opposites attract
A dream internship in Seoul, the world's biggest K-pop group, and one infuriatingly handsome idol who makes keeping her heart out of the spotlight nearly impossible. When Grace Lee lands an opportunity at Korea's leading record label, she's ready for a summer of adventure. What she isn't prepared for is being assigned to manage the chaos surrounding SWT, a superstar group whose members seem determined to make her life miserable. As Grace finds her footing in an unfamiliar world, the group's guarded leader begins to see her differently, and an unexpected connection threatens to complicate everything. My Summer in Seoul is an emotional, music-filled romance about finding your place, looking beyond the spotlight, and discovering that even the most polished stars have their own struggles.
The Vibe
Grace Lee arrives in Seoul ready to make the most of an incredible opportunity. Working as an intern for a major record label sounds like the perfect way to explore her interests and experience a new culture. Instead, she's thrown into the whirlwind surrounding SWT, one of the biggest K-pop groups in the world, and quickly learns that working with superstars is nothing like she imagined.
Between unfamiliar customs, demanding schedules, and a group of idols who seem determined to test her patience, Grace has plenty to prove. She's out of her depth, but she's not about to give up. Her determination and candid personality begin to make an impression, even on the people who initially want nothing to do with her.
Among them is SWT's captivating leader, whose attention introduces a new complication to Grace's already overwhelming summer. Beneath the group's carefully cultivated image are complicated personal struggles, and the closer Grace gets to their world, the more she discovers that fame doesn't make life any easier. With a comeback approaching and pressure mounting from every direction, the stakes become far greater than a successful internship.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Seoul's K-pop industry, this story combines celebrity romance, cultural discovery, friendship, and heartfelt emotional drama. Rachel Van Dyken balances the excitement of the entertainment world with a more vulnerable look at the people behind the performances.
Perfect for readers who love K-pop, swoony celebrity romances, determined heroines, and stories that mix romantic tension with deeper themes of identity, mental health, and the pressures of fame.
Spice Level
- 🌶️ (1/5)
Tropes & Tags
- K-pop romance
- Celebrity romance
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Forced proximity
- Workplace romance
- Idol romance
- Grumpy hero
- Determined heroine
- Opposites attract
- Slow-building romantic tension
- Music industry setting
- Cultural discovery
- Friendship and found family
- Emotional romance
- New adult romance
- Mental health themes
- Coming-of-age elements
Books in Series (In Order)
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My Summer in Seoul, #1
- Lost in Seoul, #2
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