{"product_id":"9781787305434","title":"The Forest Called You","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Amil \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 04\/06\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 272 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781787305434,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlara and the Sun meets Mean Girls in this queer coming-of-age K-pop love story between an idol and her fanWorship the idol. Fall for the real girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a future Korea, those who can afford to have retreated from the ravaged world outside, slipping on virtual reality headsets to lose themselves in simulations of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut high school student Soop, unable to access VR, is bullied by her classmates for being forced to remain in the real world. Her only solace comes from the K-pop she listens to on repeat. When Yichae – Soop’s favourite idol – comes to film a new music video at her school, Soop hopes this might be her chance at real connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Yichae has her own troubles. She is one of few remaining ‘real’ idols, celebrated for her authenticity, yet forced to live up to the unattainable beauty standards of her virtual counterparts. As Soop and Yichae are drawn closer through their shared love of music and unexpected feelings start to grow, both must question how to stay true to themselves and each other in an increasingly artificial world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Joheun Lee, translator of Holy Boy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57005388628341,"sku":"9781787305434","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781787305434.jpg?v=1774691446","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781787305434","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}