K-pop: Making the Band

Author: Tandon Copp, Lucy

Romance & relationships stories (Children's/YA)

Published on 13 August 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 224 pages
196 x 129 x 16 | 158g

Are you ready for the K-pop Academy?

When K-pop fan Sammie wins the opportunity of a lifetime to train

at a prestigious K-pop bootcamp and earn her place in the new

girl band ECLIPSE, she jumps at the chance.

Her new life for the next six months in LA has only just begun,

and the taste of the idol life is exciting and new. But it doesn’t

come without its challenges. As the training begins, the

rivalry with the other girls ramps up. Drama, friendship trouble

and insecurities are rife in the bootcamp, and the competition

is tough.

Jessica is the certified 'mean girl', while Maria is labelled

the weakest member out of all the competitors. Raye's having boyfriend

issues and Anushka's worried about the family she's left behind.

And everyone's looking at Nari who's considered pop-star gold.

Can the girls work together to get to the final, and

keep up with the pressure as they're suddenly thrust into the limelight?

Perfect for K-pop fans set in a stage school, similar to the

Netflix documentary Katseye: Pop Star Academy

If you like K-pop Demon Hunters, you'll LOVE this book set in

a K-pop bootcamp filled with rivalry, fame and talent

Covers issues such as rivalry, jealousy, friendships and girlhood

International audience - characters are from all around the world!

Immerse yourself into the world of K-pop bootcamp and the rigorous

training programme as the girls dance and sing their way to

become 'idols'