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K-Pop Studio · English edition · Ages 8–12

A magical world. A team to cheer for.

If your reader loves discovering strange creatures and following friendships through an adventure, The Magic Lightstick gives them a musical world to explore.

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An ordinary passion opens an extraordinary door

Laura’s love of K-pop leads her into a mission connected to the K-pop Kingdom. The story begins with the excitement of being a fan and opens into a world where music and magical creatures have real power.

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Companions with personalities of their own

Ghostkat and the other K-popmons are magical beings with habits, moods and distinct personalities. Their relationships with the human characters make cooperation part of the adventure, rather than a power that works automatically.

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Friendship in the quieter moments

Sharing a room, rehearsing and dealing with each other’s quirks help build Laura’s new life. These smaller moments give readers a chance to enjoy the characters between the larger magical challenges.

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For fantasy readers who also love to laugh

The combination of a musical academy, a young heroine and humorous companions offers several ways into the story. A reader can arrive for the K-pop and stay for Ghostkat—or arrive for the creatures and discover the music along the way.

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Your first visit to K-Pop Studio

The Magic Lightstick is the opening book. Choose the English edition to follow Laura’s first steps into this world and discover the friendships behind her new mission.

Questions before you choose

Can a fantasy fan enjoy it without knowing K-pop?

Yes. The magical mission, companions and friendships offer an entry point without requiring knowledge of real groups or songs.

Is friendship an important theme?

Yes. Laura’s relationships at the academy and her cooperation with Ghostkat connect the everyday and magical parts of the adventure.

Where should a new reader begin?

Begin with The Magic Lightstick, Book 1 of K-Pop Studio. The English edition has ISBN 9791387948283.

Books in English

Choose your K-Pop Studio adventure.

Start with Book 1

The Magic Lightstick introduces Laura and her magical adventure. English edition · ISBN 9791387948283.

Give the K-Pop Studio boxed set

Two books and the series’ official lightstick in one gift set. Discover the first two K-Pop Studio adventures in English, with a lightstick to bring a little of their world into yours.

English boxed set · ISBN 9791387948443. Amazon currently lists it for preorder, with publication scheduled for February 9, 2027.

Check the bookseller for the latest availability, release date, price and delivery information.

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Author and illustrator

Juan Carlos Bonache

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