Kat Cho

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About Gods & Comics New York Times bestseller Kat Cho returns with a fresh contemporary, fantasy romance about a teen whose life is upended when the gods in her anonymous viral web comic inspired by a forgotten Korean myth come to life and the hero falls in love with her. Seventeen-year-old junior class vice president Grace Bak has her entire future all mapped out. With plans to become a doctor like both her parents, Grace has her sights set on Boston University's intensive science summer program--which will put her on the fast track to medical school. When she's not at school or studying, Grace writes and illustrates her webcomic, Sun God, inspired by the Korean myth of Haemosu about two teenage gods trapped in human form who are cursed to live in the modern world, and perhaps worst of all, to attend public high school. She started the comic as a way to honor her grandmother who used to tell her all the old myths before she died. Grace never expected the comic to go viral, but it has, and she's still spinning from the excitement of having thousands of readers. But somehow the power of all those readers has conjured the real Haemosu and now it's up to Grace to get him back to his own realm. As Grace and Hae try to figure out a way for Hae to return home, the two become close. Hae challenges everything Grace has ever believed about herself even making her braver in the face of her near-crippling anxiety. hae learns he is fallible, after all and waht it means to sacrifice for those you love. But Hae isn't the only god to find themselves suddenly trapped in the mortal realm and now a battle is on the horizon. Grace and Hae fight side by side, but in the end, will their burgeoning love keep them together or tear them apart?

☀️COVER REVEAL for Gods & Comics☀️
🎨 by Robin Har
I am obsessed with this beautiful cover for GODS & COMICS! The comic panels, Grace reaching for Haemosu as he comes alive! It's everything I could have dreamed of!
#GodsAndComics #booksky @penguinteen.bsky.social
🔗: www.katchowrites.com/gods-comics

A picture of me, Kat Cho, Mark Oshiro, Sajni Patel, and Elara Dunn smiling after a panel. Mark, Kat, and I are all wearing masks.

A picture of me, Kat, and Julian Winters smiling and sitting outside together

Kat and I masked and sitting at our signing table together. We’re both obviously smiling under our masks. I’m holding a copy of PAYAL MEHTA’S ROMANCE REVENGE PLOT and Kat has copies of her books, WICKED FOX and ONCE UPON A K-PROM

A tiny round Totoro figurine pictured next to a sharpie for size. The sharpie on its side is about half the height of the figurine, which probably also has the diameter of a quarter. You can also see my ATL Comic Con paper name placard behind it.

Ok Atlanta comic con was so, so much fun. Loved getting to hang with old friends and meet new ones 😭❤️

(I stole the first three of these from @katchowrites.bsky.social who actually took some pictures, and also bought me the tiniest Totoro which is officially a new desk mate)

It's our community photos! 😁

Huntrix and Healer Han from KPOP DEMON HUNTERS holding books by author Kat Cho. Including WICKED FOX, VICIOUS SPIRITS, ONCE UPON A K-PROM, and WISH UPON A K-STAR

Sorry I had to 😅 My bad Photoshop skills strike again! #kpopdemonhunters style this time! www.instagram.com/p/DL5FwihAR8...

More Reading Recommendations if you loved watching K-Pop Demon Hunters

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Fantasy Zhara by S Jae-Jones Ami by S Jae-Jones The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh The Girl King by Mimi Yu The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha

More #bookrecommendations if you loved K-Pop Demon Hunters. All books by amazing Korean authors: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Speculative, K-Pop Themed
#kpopdemonhunters

If you loved #kpopdemonhunters use PREORDER25 on Korean books at the B&N sale:
THE LAST TIGER by Julia&Brad Riew
& THE RIVER DRAGS HER DOWN by Jihyun Yun
THE DEMON & THE LIGHT by Axie Oh
YULI by S Jae-Jones
BEHIND 5 WILLOWS by June Hur
KING FORETOLD by Jayci Lee
JULIA SONG IS UNDATEABLE by Susan Lee

Reading Recommendations if you loved watching K-Pop Demon Hunters

K-Pop Themed Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo XOXO by Axie Oh I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee Once Upon a K-Prom by Kat Cho Wish Upon a K-Star by Kat Cho

Contemporary: Meet Me At Blue Hour by Sarah Suk Made in Korea by Sarah Suk Not Your Average Jo by Grace K. Shim Fantasy & Myth: Wicked Fox by Kat Cho Lia Lark by Jenna Yoon Dreamslinger by Graci Kim The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim

High Fantasy Prophecy by Ellen Oh Last of the Talons by Sophie Kim The Floating World by Axie Oh The Last Tiger by Julia Riew & Brad Riew Dark Fantasy And the River Drags her Down by Jihyun Yun Historical A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur The Silence of Bones by June Hur

If you loved K-Pop Demon Hunters, here are book recommendations by amazing Korean authors: K-Pop Themed, High Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Contemporary, MG Fantasy, Mythology.
#kpopdemonhunters #bookrecommendation

Remember when writers warned companies that people would find GenAI writing bland and derivative? Remember when we said they'd just have to pay real people to fix the boring writing GenAI created?

companies that tried to save money with AI are not spending a fortune hirign people to fix its mistakes oopsies Jul 6 6:00 AM EDT by Noor Al-Sibai

"oopsies" is right...
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Don't worry I do still talk about K-pop a lot... #booksky #kpop
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6edDr33/

So happy for you and proud of you! You deserve this and so much more!

Doesn't FEEL like they're genuinely happy for you if they're centering themselves in a post that's not about them...

lightsticks are clearly the perfect mic holder

A compilation of ten book covers of ten adult fiction books being published in July 2025. Books featured include Sisters of Fortune, Looking For Group, Roll For Romance, Thrill of the Chase, The Friends-To-Lovers Project, Wanting, Hot Girls With Balls, Only Lovers In The Building, First Time, Long Time and A Witch's Guide To Magical Innkeeping

Stay up-to-date on the latest book releases with the help of Pop! Goes The Reader's Patreon. This month we're exploring 75 middle grade and 275 adult fiction and non-fiction books coming in July 2025!

Save 15% on an annual membership to the $5 tier!
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Replying to @rustyr.thorn intro to Arirang, an inspiration for the opening score in #kpopdemonhunters and its use as a resistance anthem during occupation in the early 1900s #arirang #koreanculture #k... TikTok video by Kat Cho - author

More KPOP DEMON HUNTERS facts. An intro to Arirang which the creators have said is an inspiration for the opening score in #kpopdemonhunters. Arirang is our most famous folk song & an unofficial resistance anthem during Japanese occupation.
#arirang #koreanculture

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love talking Korean mythology and my current hyperfixations. so I couldn't resist breaking down the imagery of the #sajaboys from #kpopdemonhunters Would you like me to talk about other myths and cu... TikTok video by Kat Cho - author

Raise your hand ✋ if you're also hyperfixating on the #sajaboys from #kpopdemonhunters

Let's talk about their inspiration from Jeoseung Saja (Korean reaper) mythology #koreanmythology

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Stacey Barney at Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books has acquired, in an exclusive submission, GODS & COMICS by international and NYT bestselling author Kat Cho (Wicked Fox, Once Upon a K-Prom). The YA fantasy romance follows a teen girl whose viral web comic accidentally brings back ancient Korean gods—including the charming Haemosu. Publication is slated for Spring 2026; Beth Phelan at Gallt and Zacker Literary Agency brokered the deal for world English rights.

📣📖NEW BOOK DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT📣📖
GODS & COMICS--about a girl whose viral webcomic inadvertently brings back the Korean gods--comes out Spring 2026 with Penguin!
🤴👸hot teenage gods
👹🌩🌊mythological monster
👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩lgbtq secondary romance
🐶derpy Korean mythology creature sidekick!
#booksky #bookannouncement

boy leaning back in a historical korean hanbok style outfit and hat, styled in a Korean reaper

five boys in k-pop poses in historical korean hanbok style outfit and hat, styled in a Korean reaper

A demonic looking Korean boy with claw-like fingers

five boys in historical korean hanbok style outfit and hat, styled in a Korean reaper

I have an upcoming YA fantasy I can't talk about yet...but just know that when my publisher gives me the go-ahead, the (jeoseung) saja imagery from K-POP DEMON HUNTERS will be perfect for it...
#kpopdemonhunters #sajaboys #booksky

Korean girl dressed in black and gold modern hanbok inspired outfit. Holding a stray kids light stick

Wide shot of stray kids concert in NYC at Citi Field.

Photo of four stray kids members, hyunjin, seungmin, Changbin, and Felix

Photo of three stray kids members. I.N., Lee Know, and Han

Stray Kids did in fact dominATE Citi Field #straykidsdominate #straykids

Know your rights when interacting with immigration agents 1. if you're in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. if so, you can calmly walk away. 2. you have the right to remain silent, even if you're arrested. you do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. if you're arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer. 3. you have the right to refuse consent to a search. 4. if you have valid immigration documents, you're required to show them. never provide fake documents. 5. you have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interefere. 6. if you're at home, you do not have to open the door. ice agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). if they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent.

How to Defend Immigrants Against the Most Common ICE Tactics These “know your rights” videos have crucial, easy-to-understand information.

We're living at a moment when ICE is threatening not only to arrest and deport immigrants but arrest and prosecute everyday people and leaders for educating others about their constitutional rights.

Helping to defend our immigrant communities is one clear action that we can all take right now. ⤵️

A collage of twenty-one middle grade books being published in 2025. Books featured include Taco Tuesdays, Miss Liberty, Kaya of the Ocean, Cruise Life: Queen of the Sea, The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun, Julius Leak and The Spiralling Vortex of Doom, The Blossoming Summer, El Niño, The Accidental Stowaway, Going Overboard, The Ripple Effect, A Hero's Guide To Summer Vacation, Rick Kotani's 400 Million Dollar Summer, Cincinnati Lee, Curse Breaker, Survive This Safari, Meet Me At Wonderland, Gigi Shin, Live From Manhattan, Dream, Racing The Clouds, Gus and Gory and Danilo Was Here.

🏝️ 60 2025 Middle Grade Books For Your Summer Beach Bag 🏝️
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Hey, fellow Asian So. Cal Fam: ICE is visiting local Asian grocery stores like HMart and 99 Ranch - just heard this from a local contact.

Please be careful AND please take this as a sign - this impacts us too. Call. Protest. Donate.

Know Your Protest Rights: 1. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. 2. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. 3. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. 4. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. 5. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. 6. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement officer at a protest, you have the right to remain silent to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney -- no matter your citizenship or immigration status.

Stay safe everyone. And know your rights
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If you're arguing that you're banning books ,"for the kids" but you're okay with children being ripped out of their classrooms or graduation ceremonies because of the color of their skin, then you never actually cared about the kids

Thanks for including Wish Upon a K-Star! This list looks amazing!

A collage of twenty-one young adult books being published in 2025. Books featured include With You Were Her, All Paths Lead To Paris, Never Thought I'd End Up Here, Get Real, Chloe Torres, Amelia, If Only, Summer Girls, How To Survive A Slasher, Audre & Bash Are Just Friends, Run Away With Me, Wandering Wild, Love At Full Tilt, The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick, Take A Chance On Me, Donut Summer, Nothing Bad Happens Here, Nav's Foolproof Guide To Falling In Love, Wish Upon A K-Star, All-Nighter, If We Were A Movie, I Love You S'more and Salvación.

🏖️ 70 2025 Young Adult Books For Your Summer Beach Bag 🏖️
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LA Clashes Escalate; Trump Considers Deploying Marines Demonstrations over U.S. immigration raids intensified for a third consecutive day in the Los Angeles area, with thousands of protesters clashing with security forces outside a downtown federal detent...

Also, ICYMI: Trump and Hegseth have both threatened to deploy the Marines.

Everyone, if you're not in CA and looking for a way to help? Demand your electeds call this out. Call them. Do it now.

I'll defer to the lawyers, but deploying Marines => using the Insurrection Act.

ICYMI: DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators from historically underrepresented communities, is coming back on Bluesky on October 8th, 2025!📚❤️
See the quoted post for just a sample of the agents and editors excited to participate!
Polish up those manuscripts this summer!
#writersky #booksky