The Stage of Shadows: Adventure Stories for K-Pop Fans (Book 1) -- Mina Finch, Hardcover

The first book in a thrilling new middle-grade series for KPop Demon Hunters fans!

Twelve-year-old Hana Kim has always dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol--singing, dancing, and dazzling the world on stage. When she earns a scholarship to KPop Academy, Seoul's most prestigious training school, she's ready for hard work, long hours, and intense competition. What she's not prepared for are the shadows--dark, whispering demons that slink into rehearsal rooms and feed on the students' fears of failure. With the help of her new friends, confident rapper Minji, perfectionist dancer Soojin, shy singer Nari, and jokester drummer Taeyang--Hana must confront her own insecurities: that she's not good enough, that she doesn't belong, that she'll always be in the background. Perfect for fans who are obsessed with the K-Pop Demon Hunters movie, The Stage of Shadows offers a welcome return to the stage with a fresh new friend group of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.

Author: Mina Finch
Publisher: BlueStone Books
Published: 01/27/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.47lbs
ISBN: 9781965636459
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Mina Finch is the author of K-Pop Academy, a sparkling adventure series for middle grade readers that celebrates friendship, creativity, and courage. When she's not writing, Mina can usually be found singing off-key in her kitchen or daydreaming about her next story. She lives in San Francisco, California.