The meaning of Jungkook the triumph of BTS and the making of a global pop superstar

The Meaning of Jungkook is an unofficial tribute exploring how Jungkook rose from a prodigy in Busan to a global K-pop icon. Blending biography with cultural analysis, the book examines his talent, work ethic, and influence within the K-pop industry, internet culture, and global music. It reveals ho...

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Main Author: Kim, Monica (Editor) (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2025.
Edition:First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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Summary:The Meaning of Jungkook is an unofficial tribute exploring how Jungkook rose from a prodigy in Busan to a global K-pop icon. Blending biography with cultural analysis, the book examines his talent, work ethic, and influence within the K-pop industry, internet culture, and global music. It reveals how Jungkook's success reflects broader themes of Korean culture, beauty standards, and globalization, making him not just a star, but a symbol of change in modern pop.
Item Description:"An unauthorized unofficial publication."--Jacket.
Physical Description:229 pages ; 19 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-229).
ISBN:9781668082768
Author Notes:Monica Kim is a writer, known primarily for her work at American Vogue , where she was an editor for five years. A former stylist and brand consultant, she splits her time between Seoul and New York. The Meaning of Jungkook is her first book.