"Dao You hits his gong and the centuries fly past in a burst of color: Goryeo parades, Joseon street singers, Lee Nan Young, the Kim Sisters, Seo Taiji, BoA, BTS. The Discovery of K-pop takes Korean music history seriously enough to make it fun, pairing kinetic illustrations with a story that trusts young readers to keep up." - Anthony Kim, Manager, Development and Programs, Korean Center San Francisco "More than a story about music, this book is a journey through Korea's history, resilience, and creativity. It captures how K-pop helped transform a small peninsula into a global cultural phenomenon while inspiring the next generation to embrace Korean heritage. Thanks for sharing your beautiful book!" - Helen Kyungsun Youn, Assistant Principal, Korean Immersion Program, Claire Lilienthal school. San Francisco, CA "As a Korean school principal in the United States, I have long searched for a book that bridges the world my students live in with the culture their parents come from. The Discovery of K-pop does exactly that - and more. Through Dao's playful journey, children discover that K-pop is not just catchy music, but the living result of centuries of Korean history, resilience, and creativity.

This book is a gift to every classroom that believes culture is a curriculum." - Nanmo Moon, Principal, Silicon Valley Korean School, CA, svks.org "From the iconic Kim Sisters to Huntrix, this brilliant book offers a comprehensive look at the history of K-pop. What makes this work truly exceptional is how it masterfully weaves the evolution of K-pop into the fabric of modern Korean history, tracing its incredible journey from local roots to a global phenomenon. Beyond its historical insight, the book offers the delightful fun of spotting your favorite groups throughout the pages-much like a captivating game of hidden pictures." - Eunhae Park, Executive Director, KLCCSac (Korean language and Cultural Center of Sacramento) " The Discovery of K-pop captures Korea's remarkable history and the resilience of its people through determination, creativity, and innovation. Throughout the nation's triumphs and hardships, music has served as a powerful expression of identity, hope, and ideas. The book illustrates how K-pop has become much more than a musical genre, it has opened a window to Korean culture for audiences around the world.

Through its global reach, K-pop has helped establish Korea as a cultural influencer, shaping international interest in Korean food, fashion, beauty, language, and lifestyle. This book offers an insightful look at how music became a catalyst for sharing Korea's rich culture with the world." - Jane Jung, Principal, Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School, Milpitas, CA; Associate Board of Directors, Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco "Join Ethan and Emma in a marvelous adventure guided by the red panda Dao. The time travelers zip through key events in Korea's rich history to uncover the roots of K-pop. Readers will like exploring Korean culture and seeing iconic K-pop bands." - JoSep Ferrer, Youth Librarian, San Francisco Public Library "KPop Demon Hunters won the 2026 Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Original Song. Now fans can learn about K-pop's evolution as Dao You takes Emma and Ethan on an eye-opening trip to the past - history made fun!" - Lorraine Dong, Professor Emerita, Asian American Studies Department, SFSU "A colorful, fact filled trip into Korea's musical traditions, arriving at modern K-pop. This insightful history provides context into economic, cultural and political factors that gave rise to what has become a global sensation.

Informative, fun and eye catching!" - Doug Kim, Korean Quarterly.