# Holy Boy by Lee Heejoo

Holy Boy is a Korean literary thriller by Lee Heejoo about an idol whose devoted fans’ fixation escalates into delusion, deceit and violence. This English-language, 288-page edition is listed for publication on 24 February 2026.

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- Language: en-AU
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- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 25.41 AUD
- Previous price: 29.99 AUD
- Discount: 15%
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- Rating: 3.4 / 5
- Reviews: 58

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## At a glance

- A literary thriller centred on a fictional K-pop idol and fans whose adoration becomes possessive.
- The listing describes themes of obsession, fame, companionship and escalating violence.
- English-language edition listed at 288 pages.

## Pros

- The premise offers a focused blend of Korean literary fiction and psychological thriller elements.
- The listed page count and dimensions make the edition’s format and length clear.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Picador
- Publication date: 24 February 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- Reading age: 18 years and up
- ISBN-10: 1035076438
- ISBN-13: 978-1035076437
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 319 g
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 2.3 x 21.7 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing gives a future publication date of 24 February 2026. Confirm edition availability and timing before ordering if you need a copy by a particular date.

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in literary thrillers about celebrity culture, obsessive fandom and moral transgression.
- Fans of dark, psychologically tense fiction with escalating secrets and violence.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking light-hearted fiction or a story without themes of kidnapping and murder.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holy Boy about?
It follows fans of a seemingly perfect K-pop idol as shared devotion turns into possessiveness, delusion and shocking acts.
### How long is this edition?
The listing specifies 288 pages.
### What language is this edition in?
The listed language is English.
### When is the listed publication date?
The product details give 24 February 2026. Confirm the date with the selected listing if timing matters.

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## Images

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