K-Pop Academy: The Stage of Shadows 

by Mina Finch

Interest age: 7 to 11
Reading age: 8+

Published by Arcade, 2026

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About this book

Twelve-year-old Hana Kim is delighted when she wins a scholarship to South Korea's most prestigious performing arts school, K-Pop Academy. She cannot wait to take the first steps into her new life as a pop star. However, when she arrives, Hana learns that she has actually been recruited for her martial arts skills. Principal Lee explains that the Academy has been infiltrated by Eoduksini, shadow demons from the underworld, who feed on doubt, envy and fear, and she needs Hana's help to destroy them.  

Hana asks some of her new friends to train alongside her as soldiers, as they are strong enough to fight in secret, while sensitive enough to care for the vulnerable. To successfully defeat the Eoduksini and save the school, Hana and her warrior crew must find unity, working in perfect harmony to fight the fears inside them, while helping others to overcome theirs. 

Inspired by the animated fantasy adventure K-Pop Demon Hunters, this gripping tale is the first in an exciting new series, which seamlessly combines celebrity K-pop culture with elite combat skills and a thrilling fantasy element. 

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