Were getting closer to the publication ofShine, the debut book from K-pop superstar Jessica Jung.
The rules are simple: Train 24/7.
Jung has shared with EW the official cover forShine, as well as a first excerpt.

Credit: Courtesy of Jessica Jung
The novel publishes Oct. 6 and isavailable for pre-order.
Excerpt fromShine, by Jessica Jung
One
Head up, legs crossed.
Tummy tucked, shoulders back.

Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
But you probably shouldnt.
You know how they say three can keep a secret if two are dead?
Or, at least, they can kill your chance to shine.
You girls must be thrilled!
The interviewer is a middle-aged man with oily, slicked-back hair and fair skin.
He might have been handsome if his garish hot-pink satin tie and red shirt combo werent so distracting.
1 at all the music shows, and with your debut music video no less!
Youre one chart away from an All-Kill!
How do you feel?
We couldnt be more excited.
Mina jumps in eagerly, flashing her perfect teeth in a beaming smile.
My face muscles ache as I stretch to match her.
Its a dream come true, Eunji agrees before loudly popping her gum and blowing a huge strawberry-scented bubble.
The interviewers eyes light up, and he leans in conspiratorially.
So you all get along?
I mean, nine incredibly beautiful girls in one group.
That cant always be easy.
Sumin gives a soft, effortless laugh, pursing her perfectly lined bright-red lips.
Nothing is ever always easy, she says.
And family comes first.
She links arms with Lizzie sitting next to her.
The interviewer flutters a hand over his heart.
And what do you love about working together?
His eyes travel slowly over the group, finally landing on me.
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