Hello book club of r/bangtan! We’re almost at the end of August and the end of the NA leg of the tour and I feel like this month’s discussion just floated right on in (GIF). Ready or not, experiencing PCD or excited for your city’s show, come chat with us about this month’s pick, inspired by “Filter”(YouTube) and the theme Duality!

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Na na na, nanana na na na… Here’s. Your. Questions (GIF)

Below is a discussion guide. Some book-specific questions and some sharing suggestions!

You can scroll down this thread to see the question and reply to them in the comments!

Book Specific Questions

• Which character did you like the most and why?
• Why do you think the author chose to tell the story from multiple points of view? How did this impact your reading experience and connection to the characters?
• Kyuri says, “Even as a girl, I knew the only chance I had was to change my face.” What role does beauty play in this story? In what ways are beauty standards in Cha’s portrayal of Korea different or similar to those in your country/culture?
• What did you learn about Korean culture from this novel? How did the setting impact the story?
• How does Cha explore Korean gender stereotypes, and how do they compare to those in your country/culture?
• This month’s theme was Duality . Do you think “If I Had Your Face” fits that theme? Why?

B-Side Questions/Discussion Suggestions

• Fan Chant: Hype/overall reviews
• Ments: favorite quotes
• ARMY Time: playlist/recommendations of songs you associate with the book/chapters/characters
• Do The Wave: sentiments, feels, realizations based on the book
• Encore/Post Club-read Depression Prevention: something the book club can do afterwards (on one’s own leisure time) to help recover from the book hangover.

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”If I Had Your Face” by Frances Cha

A riveting debut novel set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, about four young women - Kyuri, Miho, Ara, and Wonna- making their way in a world defined by impossible standards of beauty, after-hours room salons catering to wealthy men, ruthless social hierarchies, and K-pop mania. Together, their stories tell a gripping tale at once unfamiliar and unmistakably universal, in which their tentative friendships may turn out to be the thing that ultimately saves them.

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I can be your genie…

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