Novels About a Female Lead Who Doesn't Want to Join a Talent Show but Becomes a Top-Tier Star: Recommendations Wanted 女主不想参加选秀却爆红成为顶流的小说 求推荐

1. 151 穿 I Transmigrated into a Dating Show as the Scheming Tea Girl 穿成恋爱综艺的绿茶女配 Qi Zhi七栀Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted Song Yu is an utterly ordinary, emotionally detached quick transmigration expert. She never expected the Mission Bureau to assign her a beginner’s task. How hard could it be to play a scheming green tea supporting character? It turned out to be a struggle at every step. An obscure, eighteenth-tier star had to make a comeback without breaking character, while also bringing the male and female leads closer together in perfect harmony. With no other choice, she could only go with: “I’m not like her 39Reads7.2Score—14d adds
2. 152 穿 I Went Viral After Entering a Dating Reality Show 穿进恋爱综艺里我爆红了 Jiang Mi江米Modern Romance197k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a dating show as the troublemaking female supporting character, Wen Yushu finds herself caught between a male lead who struts around like a peacock on a mate-selection show and a white-lotus female lead who secretly hopes she’ll stir up trouble. Wen Yushu just wants to lie flat and watch the drama, maybe flirt with some young, handsome guys on the side. But what’s with this award-winning actor, who should have left the show ages ago? I don’t like old men! Thirty-three-y 40Reads7.0Score—14d adds
3. 153 大 The Powerful Woman's Rise to Godhood from the Start (Infinite Flow) 大佬她开局封神（无限流） Cabbage白菜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jian Ning enters a livestream room for horror puzzle games. Everyone in the room writes her off, saying she has a pretty face but no talent, and that she's dead weight. But then she beats a third-rank female ghost senseless. A seventh-rank ghost, bruised and battered, kneels on the ground and calls her great-grandma. A ninth-rank Ghost King sings to cheer her up, hoping to get this fearsome ancestor out of there as soon as possible. But the people behind the scenes aren't having it. They've seen 1.3kReads9.2Score20214d adds

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   Both of these books are great; the female lead is very cool, definitely worth reading!

4. 154 天 Good Grief! The Heartthrob Idol Is Just Too Good at This! 天！万人迷偶像他太会了！ Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + boy band + entertainment industry + feel-good and sweet story + lots of creative liberties; readers who prefer rigorous details, beware] Cold, calculating, and flirtatious (bottom) & cool, handsome, direct, and cocky (top) Mi Bai closed his eyes, then opened them to find himself back in the year a talent scout discovered him. By chance, he became bound to the Idol Heartthrob Development System. [Ding! Idol Heartthrob Development System successfully bound! Please choose a direc 16.1kReads9.5Score2.7k14d adds
5. 155 老 My Husband Is Too Irresistible 老公不经撩 North of the Yangtze River长江以北Modern Romance197k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s one and only] Fu Jingshen had a beloved woman he’d kept in his heart for years, someone he loved but could never have. When she woke up one morning, she had completely changed, and was actually eager to marry him… To his face, he was arrogant and stubborn: “Miss Shen really isn’t my type.” In private, he could barely sleep without hugging their marriage certificate. After they got their certificate, his friend wouldn’t stop lecturing him. “A marriage without love as 1.2kReads9.1Score13014d adds
6. 156 六 A Six-Year-Old Little Sister, Delivered Free and Extra Sweet 六岁妹妹包邮包甜 Zi Yin梓胤Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Adored by Everyone + Sweet Romance + Secret Identity + Past and Present Lives] Le Xuan, a wild little country girl, survived by eating at one household after another, and every family looked down on her. One day, a young man as ethereal as an immortal came from the city. His name was Shen Yi, and he took her home. After a nightmare awakened one of Xuan Bao's special talents, the six-year-old girl proved a master of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She completely won over the hearts of t 12.6kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds
7. 157 全 Everyone's on Their Knees: My Big Brother Begs for Forgiveness Through Tears 全员火葬场：哥哥哭唧唧求我原谅 Riding a Little Pig Around骑着小猪溜溜Modern Romance973k WordsCompleted [New Romance Writing Contest] [Beloved by All / Reborn / No Angst] Her powerful uncle and big-shot brothers from every field dote exclusively on the fake heiress, treating the little girl as if she doesn't exist. After being reborn, her uncle and brothers finally see through the fake heiress and remember how the little girl risked her life to save them in her previous life. They all beg for hugs and forgiveness. The little girl, who's doing missions to save people, is completely bewildered. In t 593Reads7.6Score10714d adds
8. 158 超 So Sweet! She's Sweet and Flirty, and the Big Shot Would Give His Life for Her 超甜！她乖又撩！大佬命都给她了 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Complete Short Story] [Mutual healing, secret love comes true + Both inexperienced in love + Happy ending] [Possessive, puppy-like bad boy at first, clingy sweetheart later] [Sweet romance + Rebirth + Devoted husband] Reborn on the first day of freshman year, Lin Suisui ran frantically up to the rooftop. When she saw the man sitting there smoking, exactly as he had on the rooftop in her previous life, her eyes turned red. “Chen Suifeng, is that cigarette really so good?” “Want to try something 85.9kReads9.2Score11.5k14d adds
9. 159 校 The School Bully Is Forced to Do Practice Problems Every Day 校霸他每天被迫刷题 Nine-Tailed Ya九尾吖Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + goofy comedy] On the first day at her new school, Jiang Zhi ends up sitting next to the school bully. He looks kind of familiar... During math class The soft, adorable girl slaps Shen Ci'an awake. “Get up and pay attention!” Rubbing the back of his head where she hit him, Shen Ci'an grits his teeth. “Jiang Yaya!” As the whole class waits to see what happens, the girl snaps back in an adorably fierce voice, “What are you glari 7.9kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
10. 160 攻 Capture Alert! The Black Swan Is Turning the Future Top-Tier Star into a Menace 攻陷预警！黑天鹅养歪了未来顶流 Rich Little Lamb羊暴富儿Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Doting on Her Husband + Sweet Romance + Nurturing Him to Stardom] In her previous life, her parents died tragically, and the idol she worshipped as a god, never daring to approach or lay a finger on him, also met an untimely end. Reborn in this life, Wen Ling declares: Sorry, rich women can be fans too! Her future top-tier star is being bullied? He’s out of money? He has no connections? Wen Ling: “Your big sis is here for you! Your big sis has money! Your big sis has everything!” But 595Reads9.4Score10514d adds

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    The female protagonist in this book is primarily driven by her son, a minor celebrity whom she brought to her company. To help him achieve success, she accompanied him on a dating reality show. Furthermore, the female protagonist is a huge fan of the male protagonist, having followed him from her past life into this one.

11. 161 拍 I Photographed Every Has-Been Online Celebrity, and Now I’m Finally Famous 拍遍全网糊咖，醉姐终于火了 The Old Book Gets Another Chance旧书重来一次Modern Romance765k WordsCompleted [No romance for the heroine, career-focused + entertainment System + fan site manager / agent / boss] Chen Zui has been in a parallel world for a year. The music variety show she was supposed to join gets canceled at the last minute. Fine, fine, guess I’m just unlucky. She’s replaced on a dance show because she stepped out with her right foot first. She gets angry, then gets angry for a moment. She gets edited out of an entertainment variety show for offending a popular star. You dare mess with 19.8kReads9.4Score2.8k14d adds
12. 162 战 The God of War Becomes a Sensation After Joining a Dating Show 战神参加恋综后爆火了 A Million Peach Blossoms百万桃源Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Illogical, goofy comedy, sweet romance, strong heroine] The War God Qi Ye transmigrates into the body of a namesake, useless actress in the entertainment industry and joins a dating show. When the show begins, netizens say: “That useless pretty face is disgusting. Get out!” As the show goes on, netizens say: “Qi Ye is the GOAT!” When the show ends, netizens say: “No one's taking Qi Ye from me! Not even God Jian!” God Jian is the nickname for Jian Heyu, a legendary, award-winning actor in the en 2.6kReads9.1Score32614d adds

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    My buddies, listen to me, these are the books you should read. Books 1, 4, and 5 are complete idiots. Books 2 and 5 are super A-grade.

13. 163 满 A Max-Level Big Shot Becomes a Girl Group Trainee 满级大佬穿成女团练习生 Half-Warm, Half-Cool Summer半暖夏凉Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted Ling Xi, a former max-level quick-transmigration veteran, transmigrates into a girl-group trainee who can’t do a thing. Can’t sing or dance? She lights up the whole stage with a dazzling performance! No special talents? Ling Xi plays the piano with one hand, paints with the other, and can recite Tang and Song poetry at the drop of a hat! Just a pretty face? How about a film that grossed 9.6 billion at the box office! Got a problem with me? Bring it on, brain or brawn. If you beat me, I’ll write 227Reads7.1Score10114d adds

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    Honestly, I don't know if it's because they don't want to participate in variety shows, but they're all from the entertainment industry. I watched them, but I can't remember much! 😊😊😄

14. 164 重 Reborn: The Beloved Best Actress’s Secret Identity Stuns Everyone 重生后，团宠影后马甲爆翻全场 Gentle Breeze Thinks of You轻风念予Modern Romance879k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, feel-good romance, strong male and female leads, sweet indulgence, adored by everyone, secret identities, showbiz, adorable kids, genius] In her previous life, Mu Yiqing was tormented by her own sister, humiliated and abandoned by her fiancé, then buried alive in a mass grave. Miraculously reborn, she takes on scumbags with her left hand and fake sweethearts with her right. She’s here to enjoy a satisfying fight, and to hold tight to her husband’s powerful coattails. Pei Jinci, the 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds
15. 165 影 The Best Actress Is Online Face-Slapping Every Day 影后每天都在线打脸 Shen Aiqing沈艾青Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted After Shu Jia was nominated for the Golden Flower Award for Best Newcomer, netizens dug up everything about her, even posting photos from kindergarten… Buying awards, throwing her weight around, stealing endorsements: for a while, gossiping about Shu Jia became all the rage on Weibo! If you don’t hate on Shu Jia, you’re falling behind the times! Hater: Shu Jia is just an idle rich kid. Her company is about to blacklist her. She should quit showbiz already! Shu Jia: Sorry, I bought Jiachen Entert 103Reads8.7Score—14d adds
16. 166 飞 After Failing to Ascend, I Was Forced to Become Famous 飞升失败后，我被迫走红了 Not Bad不孬Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [This book is ridiculous] After failing to ascend, Yu Xi is tossed into modern society, and she's over the moon! Ah, how wonderful life is when you don't have to cultivate! Basking in the sun and snacking, Yu Xi decides to enjoy her “vegetative” life, eating her fill and waiting to die. But why is her master, who already ascended to the upper realm, standing right in front of her?! And why is he forcing her to work hard in showbiz so she can ascend again as soon as possible?! She just wants to e 619Reads9.0Score10714d adds

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    This one isn't quite, but it's pretty much the same.

17. 167 重 Reborn as the Beloved Darling: She's Now a Top-Tier Star in Showbiz 重生团宠:大佬她成了娱乐圈顶流 Lemon Pomelo Milkshake柠檬柚奶昔Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + secret identity + showbiz] Yan Shiwei is reborn at the time when she was being condemned by the entire internet in her previous life. She forcefully sets the record straight and takes down her unscrupulous agent, rising to become a top-tier star with an iron fist. At this point, her brothers from the wealthy Yan family notice how much Yan Shiwei looks like their mother. Unable to sit still, the Yan brothers all seek her out. From then on, Yan Shiwei becomes the apple of the 4Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    This!

18. 168 团 Beloved by All and Going Viral! The Top-Tier Star's Flirty Charm Steals the Show 团宠爆红！顶流小撩精秀翻了 The Mighty Yangtze江水泱泱Modern Romance229k WordsOngoing [Ridiculous laughs + face-slapping wish fulfillment + beloved by all] Ye Shengge, a little celestial maiden from the heavenly realm, was punished by the Heavenly Dao and transmigrated into the body of a disgraced actress. Did she learn her lesson? No. She became famous by being hilariously ridiculous! She went on variety shows, drove the directors crazy with her antics, and won countless fans! Her biological brother doted on her, powerful figures from every walk of life competed to praise her, a 3Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    These are all good! Very enjoyable.

19. 169 S The S-Rank Commander Became a Sensation After Joining a Reality Show S级指挥官参加真人综艺后爆红了 Yang Yang Ah杨杨啊Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, powerful heroine, no logic] Mo Yi'an, an undefeated supreme commander, is reborn in the body of a female entertainer hated by the entire internet. She has no acting skills and no character; the entertainment industry is crawling with haters. At first, the haters say: [If she doesn't leave the entertainment industry today, I'll keep cursing her every single day!] [Cursing her is too kind.] [Mom asked why I was going out at night. It's because I'm going to dance on Shen Yi'an's gra 8.5kReads9.3Score93114d adds
20. 170 恋 On a Dating Show, the Delicate Darling Drives the Possessive Movie Star Wild 恋综里，娇气精把偏执影帝撩疯了 Wan Xing绾星Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Showbiz + Top-Tier Star + Everyone’s Favorite + Comedy] Su Chinian is famous in showbiz as a pampered little princess, with countless haters. After joining a dating variety show, she faces a wave of backlash from viewers. Her eldest brother, the miracle doctor: “Don’t be scared, sis. If anyone hurts you, send them to me.” Her second brother, the CEO: “Be a good girl, sis. What resources do you want? I’ll arrange everything.” Her third brother, the singer: “This new song is for y 884Reads8.6Score13114d adds

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21. 171 小 The Little Troublemaker Is the Darling of the Entire Entertainment Industry 小作精被全娱乐圈团宠了 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance567k WordsCompleted (The short drama adaptation, Perfect New World, is now streaming.) [Everyone’s Darling + Showbiz + Golden Finger + Sweet Romance] Jiang Zhichu was a star supporting actress in the Quick Transmigration Bureau. One day, she suddenly found herself in a world where a real and fake heiress had been switched at birth. Her identity as the fake heiress who had usurped the real heiress’s place for twenty years had been exposed. Based on her years of mission experience, she was certain her task this time 8.5kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
22. 172 团 The Beloved Heiress Takes Showbiz by Storm! 团宠千金，她爆红娱乐圈了！ En Xier恩希儿Modern Romance734k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + both pure + sweet romance + putting scumbags in their place] Just after returning to the country, the little princess of the Yue family rescues a certain Best Actor on the street, a man rumored to be aloof, chaste, and obsessively clean. But why is this Best Actor nothing like the rumors? Best Actor Bo: “Shengni, have you missed me?” Yue Shengni: “No.” Best Actor Bo: “I’ve missed you too!” Yue Shengni: “???” When she becomes a sensation in the entertainment industry and rises t 716Reads9.3Score10814d adds
23. 173 首 The Frail Heiress of the Richest Family Shocks the Elite Circle 首富家的病弱少女竟然炸翻大佬圈 Big Round Head圆大头Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted [Powerful leads, secret identities, putting scumbags in their place] Warm sunlight shines into the dark depths of hell, and salvation comes to an angel fallen into the abyss. Everyone knew that the top-tier wealthy Qi family had a sickly, disowned daughter who was driven overseas. She returns covered in blood, and the Qi family is turned upside down. Everyone who wronged her will pay, one by one. She tears apart fake white lotuses and crushes green tea bitches. But then someone barges into her l 1.3kReads9.2Score16214d adds
24. 174 顶 The Top-Tier Star Couple’s Online Persona Falls Apart After They Start Dating 顶流夫妇恋爱后在线崩人设 Sweet Jujube Zongzi甜枣粽子Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Strong male lead, strong female lead, both top-tier stars (If a romantic scene between the leads isn't written, it wasn't filmed either!) (If you don't like it, just leave. Don't make things hard on yourself!!) The serious introduction: Netizens have all kinds of theories about the relationship between Heavenly King Jing Zhi and goddess Ye Wan. Fans on both sides are unanimous in their declaration: they're colleagues. Then one day, Jing Zhi posted on Weibo: Jing Zhi V: Hello, my dear fiancée, @Y 1.9kReads9.3Score21714d adds
25. 175 和 I Hit It Big in Showbiz Alongside My Secret Crush 和暗恋对象一起爆红娱乐圈了 Alone Beneath the Moon空对月Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Two Top-Tier Stars + Celebrity Dating Show + Livestream + Variety Show] Before she managed to win the movie star’s heart, Chi Yu always thought he was aloof and untouchable, someone to admire from afar but never approach. After she won the movie star’s heart, or rather, after he won hers... What aloofness? What indifference? He was clearly just a tsundere puppy. “Give me a kiss, babe.” “I’ll be good.” “Mwah.” “Love youuu.” Whenever she got mad, the movie star would gaze at her all wronged, like 1kReads9.3Score13914d adds
26. 176 热 Back at the Top of the Trending Charts: The Beloved Darling Becomes a Top-Tier Star 热搜又第一：团宠成了曝款顶流 Cats Aren't Picky Eaters猫猫不挑食Modern Romance118k WordsOngoing [Comedy + Absurdity + Occult Powers + Showbiz] After returning from quick transmigration, Gu Sasa just wants to tend her flowers, feed her fish, and live the simple, utterly boring life of a rich person. But the entire internet turns against her. Her haters tell her to get out of showbiz. Celebrities, idols, and directors join forces to boycott her. Gu Sasa fires back with a post, tagging her haters, the celebrities, idols, and directors: “You’re finished. You messed with me, and now you’re out 1Reads7.7Score214d adds

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    You won't regret getting into this! 👍👍❤️

27. 177 穿 Book Transmigration: The Villainess Supporting Lady’s Rise to Top-Tier Star Film Queen 穿书：恶毒女配逆袭顶流影后 Qingsi倾思Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted After top-tier actress Bai Qianli read a trashy novel, she cursed its unscrupulous author for creating a wicked female character with the same name as her, only to be forced by the System to transmigrate into the book. Her new identity: wicked female supporting character~ her first love stole her best friend~ no parents and no money~ comes with a baby whose father is unknown… Bai Qianli: “Ah… I swear I’ll make a comeback and become a top-tier actress.” The award-winning actor Zhan: “I’ll let yo 11Reads8.7Score—14d adds
28. 178 重 Reborn as a Black Lotus: The Actress Takes Center Stage 重生黑莲花：影后C位出道 Fan Zhaizhai范宅宅Modern Romance217k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + sweet romance + entertainment industry + talent competition + face-slapping] [Beautiful, badass black-lotus female idol VS aloof, secretly passionate award-winning actor] In her previous life, she hid her brilliance and asked only for peace, yet still met a tragic end. Her identity was stolen, her reputation ruined, and everything she had worked for was taken by her enemies. Reborn, she was determined to reclaim it all and become the most dazzling girl in the world. Step one: Enter a 1Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    They are all very good-looking, and all score nine points or higher.

29. 179 玄 The All-Round Metaphysics Expert Charms Showbiz 玄学大佬十项全能撩爆娱乐圈 Achoo Achoo啊啾啊啾Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted (System + sweet romance + feel-good story + secret identity revealed + face-slapping) Also known as: The Cultivation Expert Became an Entertainment Star and Shot to Fame! Zhen Mi, a powerful cultivator, opened her eyes and found herself a minor celebrity in the entertainment industry. To top it off, she unlocked a resentment-collecting System! Watch her punch out the hypocritical white lotus and kick the scumbag ex. The more people hate on her, the more famous she gets! Then one day, everyone di 74Reads9.1Score—14d adds
30. 180 病 The Possessive Big Shot Gets on His Knees to Soothe His Little Queen Every Night 病娇大佬每晚都在跪键盘哄小祖宗 Su Xiaoguaiguai苏小乖乖Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + Hilarious, Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead + Wealthy Family] In her previous life, Wen Nian Ci was drained of her blood and died a gruesome death. Reborn, she stopped keeping a low profile. She took down scumbags and put vile women in their place, quickly becoming a sensation in the entertainment industry. But she never expected the richest man she’d gotten involved with to have two very different sides. When he was himself, the big shot was cold and distant. “We’re not 18Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    These books are really good, they'll make you laugh your head off, you should give them a try.

31. 181 病 The Sickly-Sweet Qin Lord's Little Heartthrob Takes Center Stage 病娇秦爷的小撩精C位出道 Que Yang雀央Modern Romance281k WordsOngoing [Rebirth, revenge on scumbags, yandere group doting, extreme pampering with no angst] In her previous life, she was killed after falling victim to a scheme. Reborn, she takes down every scumbag with her own hands! A disastrous start? Scandals everywhere? Her very first performance dazzles everyone! With useless teammates, she single-handedly saves the stage, goes viral, breaks out of the competition, and wins the most votes at the public performance. Later, Li Yan teams up with hugely popular Be 9Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    I think they're all very good, it's just that some are unfinished.

32. 182 渣 You Scumbag Ex, Your White Moonlight Has Her Eye on Me 渣男前任，你的白月光对我虎视眈眈 White Kitty Tuan Tuan白喵团团Two Male Leads642k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Stand-In + Everyone's Darling] ACK's heartthrob Tong Yang became an instant sensation when he debuted. He was adored by everyone in his group, but outside it, scandals followed him everywhere. Only after being kidnapped one day did he realize that all that tender, devoted affection actually belonged to someone else. Given another chance at life, he refuses to be anyone's stand-in. He just wants to live as himself. He thought he would have to walk the road ahead alone, but unexpectedly 2.3kReads9.4Score45614d adds

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    These two books are really good.

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