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What would you give for a chance to live your dreams? For seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim, the answer is almost everything. Six years ago, she was recruited by DB Entertainment—one of Seoul’s largest K-pop labels, known for churning out some of the world’s most popular stars. The rules are simple: Train 24/7. Be perfect. Don’t date. Easy, right? Not so much. As the dark scandals of an industry bent on controlling and commodifying beautiful girls begin to bubble up, Rachel wonders if she’s strong enough to be a winner, or if she’ll end up crushed.

Couture gowns, press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of her game. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashion’s biggest names. Her life’s a swirl of technicolor glamour and adoring fans. Rachel can’t imagine shining any brighter.

O que você sacrificaria para realizar seu maior sonho? Para trainees de K-pop, a resposta é: quase tudo. Rachel Kim sonha em ser cantora e se dedica há seis anos ao rigoroso programa de treinamento da DB Entertainment, uma das maiores empresas de entretenimento da Coreia do Sul. As regras são claras: Treine vinte e quatro horas por dia. Seja perfeita. Não namore. Ou será expulsa.