Onew, Key and Taemin; Woongjin Living House: 328pp., 25,000 won
Three members of boy band SHINee — Onew, Key and Taemin — flew to Barcelona to explore the Spanish city and published a book on their experiences there.
Full of colorful photos taken by the three, the book introduces Barcelona by district — Ramblas, Raval, Barceloneta, Born, Eixample and Barri Gothic.
It also reveals the hidden charm of the members which doesn’t always come across on the small screen. Onew makes Spanish rice dish paella for Key and Taemin, while Key is fascinated by the artists and designers of Spain. Taemin, the youngest, excitedly visits Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona and dashes to the beach of Barceloneta.
Travel writer K, who lives in Barcelona joins them to give insider information and tips including on architect Gaudi’s legacy and the passionate flamenco dance.
“SHINee in Barcelona” is not only a must for the boy band’s fans, but a great guide to Barcelona, written with much affection.
— KWON MEE-YOO