ONCE UPON A K-PROM

Narrator Jackie Chung's youthful, expressive voice sets the right mood as a "promposal" by a K-pop star turns teenage Elena Soo's life upside down. Chung's quiet and reserved portrayal of Elena is ideal--she often feels like an afterthought. But her childhood best friend turned K-pop idol, Robbie Choi, hasn't forgotten her and has burst back into town to ask her to the prom. Chung's voice takes on a suave and smooth tone for the charming singer, who is surrounded by his meddlesome bandmates. They allow Chung to show off a wide range of voices. Chung embodies the excitement and chaos that fame brings, particularly when voicing Robbie's fans. Chung's narration becomes bolder as Elena's confidence builds and she kicks off a fundraiser with Robbie by her side. J.E.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2022]