Male Lead Is a Handsome Trainee Who Debuts as His Group’s Center, No CP, Not a Goofball 男主为练习生有团队C位出道颜值高无cp性格不沙雕

1. 1 巨 The Superstar Making Plan 巨星养成计划 Two Five Eight Seven二五八七Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (This is a female-audience story!!!) [No romance + boy-band survival show + debuting in the center position + top-tier star] Li Xingchen, a nobody idol from a company with a hundred-and-eight tiers of obscurity, was tricked by his unscrupulous agency into signing a twenty-year “slave contract.” As a result, he missed the survival show that could have changed his life. Reborn, Li Xingchen learned his lesson the hard way. He immediately gathered evidence, broke his contract with the scummy company 2.4kReads9.2Score29514d adds

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   These are all ones I've saved for a long time. My favorite is the first one, "Li Xingchen YYDS"; the fourth one is also very good, the male lead constantly improves himself, enhances his abilities, and strives to overcome psychological difficulties; the sixth one is also good.

2. 2 重 Reborn with a System to Become an Idol 重生之带着系统做爱豆 Stars Give to Zhou星星予洲Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted 569Reads8.2Score10614d adds
3. 3 顶 The Right Way to Be the Center of a Top-Tier Star Boy Band 顶流男团C位的正确打开方式 Sour and Spicy Golden Tangyuan酸辣金汤圆Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Female-oriented, no romance, male idol survival show, livestreaming, real-time bullet comments, light ensemble cast] Jiang Ze is a god-tier trainee with a wealth of advantages, including exceptional skills and stunning looks. Yet since entering the industry, he has repeatedly missed his chance to debut. He withdrew from a competition halfway through, his debut group project fell apart, and he was even labeled a nobody on his last survival show. Even so, this time he is determined to debut as th 1.6kReads8.9Score19014d adds
4. 4 技 With My Skills Maxed Out, I Became a Top-Tier Star 技能点满后，我成了全能顶流 He Qianyu鹤钤羽Modern Romance2.8M WordsOngoing [System + showbiz + no romance + parallel-world content recreation + ensemble cast] For female readers. The talent show arc is complete, so feel free to dive in. Volume Two, Asian Boy Band, is complete. Volume Three is underway! Content warnings are in the author’s note of Chapter One. There are countless great books on Tomato. If this one isn’t for you, just pick another. Reading is for fun, so if you don’t enjoy this book, I hope you find one you love. In the twentieth year 51.3kReads9.3Score7.1k14d adds
5. 5 穿 Transmigrating to a Parallel Universe: The Top-Tier Star Dominates the Talent Show 穿越平行时空：顶流制霸选秀 Li Qingshan Shan李青山山Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast] + [Everyone's Favorite] + [Top-Tier Star] + [No CP] + [Boy Group Audition] + [Debuting in the Center Position] + [Detailed Stage Descriptions] + [Female-Audience-Focused Male Protagonist] [Everyone has a one-sided crush on the protagonist] Xie Qing Yu was the leader of the top-tier boy band NOVA-X. On the way to lead the members to the final stop of their world tour, he was caught in a multi-car pileup on an overpass and transported into the body of another version of himself in 7.5kReads9.0Score89714d adds

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   Qingyu is a stunningly beautiful, aloof, and ethereal woman, the darling of the entire Xiuzong sect, and an all-around ace! Every stage performance described by Qingshan is breathtaking, giving you a truly immersive experience. You should definitely check it out; it's a worthwhile investment!

6. 6 女 After a Woman Transmigrates into a Man, She Takes the Entertainment Industry by Storm 女穿男后卷疯内娱 Hope I Can Snag Some Fans希望能抢到粉丝啦Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [No romance, woman transmigrates into a man's body, entertainment industry, acting competition] Song Xiao always knew she was a workaholic, but she never thought she'd work herself to death. One day, she wakes up inside an audition show that has nothing to do with her field of study, in the body of a man named Jiang Feng. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. If there's work to be done, work hard. It's a good habit. I'll make sure to finish writing this book properly. A promise made by a gentleman 3.5kReads9.1Score23114d adds
7. 7 我 I'm Disabled, and You Want Me to Debut as an Idol?! 我一个残疾你让我出道做偶像！？ See the Deer, See the Whale見鹿見鲸Modern Romance653k WordsOngoing [Female-oriented + no romance + transmigration + boy group debut + variety-show survival battle + livestreams + real-time comments + a touch of ensemble cast] Ling Jiangxian was a stunning beauty with paralyzed legs and heart disease. Because of his face and unique aura, an artist adopted him. But before he could enjoy a comfortable life for long, a game promotional song jolted him into a game. Question: What does it feel like to wake up and find your in-game teammates right in front of you? Lin 93Reads8.5Score—14d adds
8. 8 重 Reborn, My System Helps Me Debut in the Center 重生后，系统助我C位出道 Oily Chili Peppers油辣辣子Modern Romance665k WordsCompleted [System]+ [Reborn]+ [Talent show] Ning Chaoyan woke up after a car accident to find herself back at the age of seventeen, bound to a System called “Dreams Come True Assistant.” Turning her head, she spotted a flyer for the Chasing the Light talent show on her bedside table and remembered the stage dream she had lost so long ago. Ding! The mission “Successfully take the stage at the Chasing the Light talent show” has been issued. Host, would you like to accept? The System’s notification chimed as 99Reads6.7Score—14d adds
9. 9 素 From Unknown Amateur to Fan-Elected Center 素人选秀小透明成了民选C位 Ku Kuku Ku Ku Ku裤酷哭骷库Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Boy group survival show + no romance + no cheats + maxed-out talent + underdog comeback] Xu Chang has outstanding professional skills, but company corruption keeps him from debuting. His dark childhood gave him every reason to go bad, yet the love and support of his fans and friends made him stronger. With twelve years of dance experience and four years as a trainee, this survival show will be his final shot. He enters as an unknown, fights back against the odds, and wins the final center spot 148Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 韩 Korean Showbiz: Fighting to Survive, One Day at a Time 韩娱：今天也在努力求生 Tomorrow's Professional Slacker后天摸鱼圣体Modern Romance715k WordsOngoing [K-pop + Boy Band + No Romance + Cheerful Puppy-Like Male Lead’s Growth] (You don’t need to know anything about K-pop to enjoy this. The rating is low because not enough people have read it to raise it.) (Also, before his debut, the System is the biggest villain. It was never meant to be a golden finger!) Serious blurb: As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Li Mai, who’d been unlucky for eight lifetimes, was suddenly kidnapped by a shady System calling itself “the Special Mo 2.7kReads8.6Score16114d adds

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    The previous post was a non-CP (couple) story about a puppy growing up; the next one has a strong Korean forum vibe, includes a CP, and is about a super black lotus-like, naturally good owner. It's made me a solo stan!

11. 11 男 Every Member of the Boy Band Is a Romantic Rival 男团皆是修罗场 Pen Swoosh笔咻咻Two Male Leads319k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + everyone’s favorite + ambition × unhinged obsession] A career-focused male lead and his teammates, all hopeless romantics. A seemingly sweet but secretly calculating bottom who wants to be the center of everyone’s attention × a mad dog of a top who’ll stop at nothing for love Bottom: Playing up our chemistry is part of the job. Top: I love my job. 632Reads8.9Score10114d adds
12. 12 重 Reborn: My Trainee Career Has Cheat Codes 重生之我的练习生生涯开了挂 Love Eating, Eating, Eating, Eating 11爱吃吃吃吃11Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A heads-up about potentially upsetting content at the start!] In his previous life, he was an utterly ordinary person. His looks, physique, and family were all perfectly average. After failing to make it as a trainee in Country K for five years, he returned home and became an obscure actor. Just as he was wondering whether to leave the entertainment industry, he was reborn, and he became handsome. 9.3kReads9.1Score62214d adds

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    This book has no romantic pairing. The male lead is incredibly handsome, generating a lot of buzz even before his debut, and becoming a clear top star afterward. He's also exceptionally good at charming fans and has a strong work ethic.

13. 13 选 From Sacrificial Lamb to Center: A Comeback Story on a Talent Show 选秀逆袭从祭天剧本成为C位出道 Black and White Porcelain黑白瓷Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted This novel has no romance. Gu Yin was a dazzling rising star in the entertainment industry. His acting career began with humble, unknown bit parts as an extra. He fought his way through every obstacle to become a brilliant new Best Actor. At just 21, he had already claimed the Best Actor crown with his outstanding performances. But fate had other plans. After a car accident, he found himself inside a fanfiction novel called Debuting in Center Position on a Talent Show, in the body of a fringe ch 939Reads9.1Score10914d adds

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    Both are great; they've already made their debut and are involved in various activities.

14. 14 全 The Vase Everyone Online Mocked Is on a Rampage 全网嘲的花瓶，他杀疯了 Black and White Porcelain黑白瓷Modern Romance855k WordsOngoing [System + no romance + no friendship arc + entertainment industry, leaning toward realism] Lin Zai, an actor from humble beginnings who had spent ten years struggling in the entertainment industry, opened his eyes to find himself inside a talent-show novel, in the body of a pretty but useless contestant. The good news was that he was still in show business. The bad news was that this was unfamiliar territory, and he was terrible at both singing and dancing. This was a wish-fulfillment novel writ 16kReads8.2Score2.3k14d adds

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    I've been following the author from their second book to their second. The first one is still ongoing, with almost 200 chapters already, so you can read it without worry. There's no romance, no fabricated pairings, and it's not an ensemble piece; the content leans towards realism. It mainly focuses on the career and fan storylines. Career fans will be ecstatic; it's a must-read for those who love the career-centric storyline and appreciate the author's excellent character. Both books have systems. 1️⃣'S system is adorable, like a cute little apple-shaped bag. 2️⃣'S system is just supplementary; it's mentioned earlier and doesn't appear much later on.

15. 15 A A-Rated! The Gorgeous Boy Band Is Taking the Entertainment Industry by Storm A爆！神颜男团杀疯内娱 New Book, Boldly Charging into FanFan新书勇闯番番Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Male lead's perspective + no romance + entertainment-industry System + ensemble boy group] Jiang Beisheng, a top-level wanted criminal in an apocalyptic world, was hunted by the eight major Alliance bases. After narrowly escaping death several times, he was finally captured and had both legs crushed. Using an unknown method, he broke out of prison, fell into the sea, and disappeared. Jiang Beisheng thought he wouldn't survive this time, but woke up in another parallel world. System: Please join 30.3kReads9.4Score5.1k14d adds

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    The first book features an all-powerful male protagonist who transmigrates from a post-apocalyptic world, possesses superpowers, and debuts as the center of attention. The second book features a cold, aloof beauty with numerous unrequited loves, who debuts with a career slump, and has no romantic pairing. The downside is that the author hasn't finished the book.

16. 16 路 The Bit Player Debuts as the Unrivaled Fan Favorite on a Talent Show 路人甲在选秀万人迷断层出道 Cang Yuan苍嫄Two Male Leads319k WordsOngoing [Overpowered protagonist + cool beauty + idol competition stage + adored by everyone + career-focused, skyrockets to debut + no romance in the main story] Chen Chaoshen was a nobody. Even before joining the idol competition, he had a vague feeling that he was just an extra. When he entered the competition and learned that the world he had lived in for eighteen years was a book, he discovered that he wasn't the protagonist, a supporting character, or even an extra. Chen Chaoshen laughed in disbel 741Reads7.4Score10514d adds
17. 17 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star’s Trainee 重生之顶流练习生 TsukiiiiiiModern Romance244k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Shen Jingming was an orphan. He became a trainee at fifteen, but after three years of training, his contract was terminated. When he opened his eyes again, he had become Hua Yan'an, a newborn baby. His father was a wealthy businessman in Jiangcheng, his mother was one of Huaguo's foremost classical dancers, his older brother was a financial genius, and his older sister was a partner at the Huaqing Law Firm. Would he still choose the path of a trainee in this life? This time 1.1kReads6.6Score11514d adds

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    This is a romance novel set in the entertainment industry. The male lead is a handsome and charismatic trainee who is also highly skilled and holds the center position. Recommended!

18. 18 成 Become a Shining Star 成为耀眼的一颗星星吧 Pray for the Wind Along the Way一路风祈Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted (New ideas every day. If you don’t like them, please don’t click in!) In this world where entertainment reigns supreme, everyone wants to be the brightest star, but how many people never make it past the starting line? His goal had nothing to do with this in the first place, but he still found himself drawn into this world. 104Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 文 The Entertainment World’s Rising Star Begins with a Boy Band Training Project 文娱紫薇星从养成系男团开始 Cloudy Mountains, Distant Mist云山雾远Modern Romance707k WordsCompleted [An Immature Work] [Reborn + System + Entertainment Industry + Male Lead's Perspective + Boy Band + Coming-of-Age + Ensemble Cast + No Romance] A story about an idol who believes all love comes with conditions, and the fans who love him unconditionally. They pursue each other and help one another succeed. Sincerity is precious above all, so I hope no one's heartfelt feelings will be let down. Young Xie Yuyao never imagined he would one day become an idol, debut as part of a boy band, and grow 1.6kReads8.4Score11214d adds
20. 20 懒 The Idol Life of a Laid-Back Trainee 懒系选手的爱豆人生 Tea Terrace茶砌Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No romance, no romance, no romance] [Not based on real people! Unrelated to reality! Feel free to consider it a parallel world!] Zhou Yijin had always been lazy, so his mother sent him to TN to train as an idol. He only wanted to quietly finish his trainee days and leave, but he was so dazzlingly handsome that he accidentally debuted. At first, he just wanted to be an obscure little idol and keep a low profile. Who knew his older brothers would dote on him, his older sisters would spoil him, hi 8.1kReads9.4Score74514d adds

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    The protagonist, Zhou Yijin, was discovered by a talent scout while following his mother's idol-chasing journey. His mother, thinking him too lazy, sent him to become a trainee. Because of his good looks and talent, he debuted as part of a group. He then led his teammates in various performances and concerts. Due to his young age and perceived laziness, he became the most beloved younger brother among the group members. (The protagonist himself is a wealthy young master; there is no romantic pairing.) It's a very good story about a K-pop group.

21. 21 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
22. 22 影 The Film and TV Industry Banned Me? I Debuted in a Boy Band Instead 影视圈封杀我？反手男团出道 The Old Book Gets Another Chance旧书重来一次Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Nan transmigrates to Shuinan Star. Using his scattered knowledge of Earth's entertainment industry, he makes a film called Those Years, becoming a genius director. But while filming his second movie, Fengshen, he is suppressed by the powerful Zhangda Capital. With no other choice, he binds himself to a System and debuts as a member of a boy band. One song, "Gento," makes him the ultimate stage demon. One song, "Lotto," lets him take his charm to the limit. One song, "Past Like the Wind," d 3.1kReads9.1Score36314d adds

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    These two books are absolutely amazing! ❤️❤️ Both are non-CP (no romantic pairing). ✨The first one features a truly gentle yet powerful male lead! It's more slice-of-life, with a system (though its presence isn't very strong). The protagonist is a powerful patriarch who can solve everything! It's incredibly good! 😍😍! ✨The second one has an incredibly powerful background! A heartthrob and the group's darling ❤️, but the protagonist also has the traits of a group bully! A huge contrast! It's the epitome of starting with good looks and staying for the talent! 😘😘

23. 23 全 All-Round Top-Tier Star 全能顶流 Lazy Cat's Laziness懒猫的懒Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + career-building + secret identities + no heroine + one male lead] [A novel aimed at women!!! Lots of interaction between idol and fans!!!] After returning to China, Chu Yu has no idea where to go, so he joins an audition show that provides meals and lodging. To his surprise, he becomes a sensation! From forming a group on a talent show to going solo after the group disbands, From an all-around idol to an all-around entertainer, Singing, dancing, writing lyrics and composing music, the 3.4kReads9.3Score35814d adds
24. 24 韩 Korean Showbiz: A Top Talent Scout Has Been Stalking Me for Three Years 韩娱：顶级星探蹲我三年 Jiang Yao姜遥Modern Romance396k WordsOngoing [Unmatched looks + everyone’s darling + fan service + satisfying read + no romance + top-tier star + destined superstar + global icon] With his astonishing looks, flawless character, extraordinary abilities, and excellent grades, Shen Yuyue has been watched by talent scouts for three years. Then, through a stroke of luck, he becomes a trainee at Nova. Even as a trainee, he gets approached for endorsements. In just a few short months, his incredible ability and popularity help him debut with his 5.3kReads—Score44214d adds

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    No romantic pairing! November is an incredibly gentle and strong girl, with outstanding professional skills and is very kind to her fans.

25. 25 素 An Amateur Contestant Is Always Forced Into a Shura Field 素人在选秀中总被迫修罗场 Green Mountain Inkstone绿山砚Modern Romance565k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Boy Band Audition Show + Debuts in the Center Position + Everyone's Favorite + Love Rival Showdown] [For Female Readers] Due to a disturbance in the space-time continuum, Li Wu accidentally transmigrates into the body of a man who died of illness. As the price, he has to fulfill the original owner's wish: become an idol and debut in the center position. Li Wu, who was once bound to five showbiz support Systems: [All-Round Idol Maker] [King of Acting] [Guide to Winning Over a Pop 1.1kReads8.8Score11314d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] Boy group center position [Heart][Heart] I personally recommend the second book; I prefer the mutual help and support dynamic, so I like the second book more. [Sending Heart][Sending Heart]

26. 26 男 After the Boy Group Audition, My Teammates and I Rose to the Top 男团选秀后我和队友们登顶了 Grape Sugar蒲萄糖Modern Romance826k WordsCompleted IMPORTANT!!! The talent show details are my own invention and differ from the usual format. [No romance + Team spirit + Male lead] [This section explains the timeline. Feel free to skip it if you aren't interested. In their previous lives, Fang Langxing and the others had also debuted through a talent show. But back then, they weren't as skilled as they are now, so they faced a lot of pressure after debuting and had a very hard time. It was a real struggle, until things finally got better after 587Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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    Some of them have a romantic pairing (CP).

27. 27 撩 He's Got Me Smitten! This Foxlike Idol Really Knows How to Bewitch People! 撩疯了！狐系偶像他真的会蛊人！ Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Boy Band in the Entertainment Industry + A Touch of Everyone’s Favorite + Fluffy, Sweet, Satisfying Wish-Fulfillment + Lots of Original Worldbuilding, Not for Readers Who Pick Apart the Details] As the saying goes: If a boy band doesn’t sell fanservice, they might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes. If a boy band doesn’t flirt with each other, they’ll be nobodies before long! “Are you disgusting or what?” “Stay away from me. Get lost!” Hua Xiuyu transmigrates into a 8.2kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
28. 28 莫 Somehow, I Became the Top-Tier Star in the Center Position 莫名其妙翻身成了C位顶流 Three Feet of Frost寒霜三尺Two Male Leads560k WordsCompleted [Boy band + no female lead + group favorite + no CP] Xiang Yue wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the worst member of the hottest boy band, the dead-last loser. The only things people online have to say about him are: leech, nuisance, nepotism hire, and useless pretty face. And the person he's become is himself from a parallel world. Normally, when you transmigrate, the first thing to do is preserve the original character's persona, then slowly change the public's opinion of them. That's 14.4kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds

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    This one, there's no real couple, only ambiguity, but after debut...

29. 29 空 I Dropped into the Group and Became Its Beloved Center Thanks to My Stunning Looks 空降入团后盛世美颜的我成了团宠 Loves Three Years爱吃三年Urban781k WordsOngoing [Boy band + no CP, no heroine, beloved by the whole group + entertainment industry, A-pop + reborn (?) + comedy] (Maybe geared more toward female readers, with an ensemble cast) In his previous life, Tian Tan worked hard for ten years but never got to debut because of his looks. Then, in a twist of fate, a car accident turned him into Tian Fangtan, a handsome member of the same company who was about to debut! Tian Tan's response: "I'll live the life my little brother doesn't want! I'll stand up 192Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    All three are about boy groups and no romantic pairings. Two are completed, and one is ongoing. ● First book: The male lead is sent to a K-pop company by his mother to become a trainee. ● Second book: The male lead is reborn, participates in an audition, and debuts as the center. ● Third book: The male lead is in a car accident and transmigrates into the body of someone in the same company.

30. 30 营 After Playing to the Fans, the Unknown Survival Show Contestant Debuts in the Center Position 营业媚粉后，选秀小透明C位出道 Rain Leaves No Trace湮雨无痕Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted (Complete! Read with confidence!) [Female-oriented male protagonist + boy band survival show + no romance + no cheat powers + starts in the middle tier + underdog comeback + fan-service CP + pandering to fans] After ten years of hard training, Xu Yiheng returned still an unknown nobody. With everything on the line, he entered a survival show as his last shot at life! Know yourself and your opponent, and you will never lose a battle. To stand out, he thoroughly studied the show's format and fan p 1kReads9.3Score10314d adds

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    So beautiful! [Admiration][Admiration] They'll do anything to become famous.

31. 31 从 From Supporting Act to Top-Tier Star: Slaying the Boy Band Audition 从陪衬到顶流：在男团选秀杀疯了 Rain Leaves No Trace湮雨无痕Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because the book just opened for ratings, so feel free to give it a try!) [Boy Group Survival Show + No Romance + Ambitious and Competitive Career-Minded Protagonist + Satisfying Comeback + Fan-Service Pairings + Fan-Pleasing] Strike while the iron is hot. Hesitate, and your momentum fades; wait too long, and it's gone. Gu Heng debuted twice, yet came back still an unknown rookie. Even on a survival show, he was nothing more than a supporting act for his teammates. But he refu 648Reads8.8Score10014d adds
32. 32 选 Idol Audition: Who Says a Gloomy Loser Can't Become a Big Shot? 选秀：谁说阴郁废物不能成大佬 Fisherman in the Boat's Wake舟上池渔Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete) [No CP, everyone’s favorite / Various one-sided crushes / Woman transmigrates into a man / Lots of forum-style posts / Focused on career and winning fans] Jiang Rang transmigrated into an obscure cannon-fodder character in a novel about a talent competition show. The good news was that he was younger now, and as handsome as anyone could possibly be. The bad news was that the original owner was terrible at both singing and dancing, and before Jiang arrived, he had alr 1.3kReads8.5Score12014d adds

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    Trainee audition + good looks + appealing to fans + ensemble cast + great personalities

33. 33 神 The Gorgeous Face of the Group Is Actually an All-Round ACE 神颜门面竟是全能ACE A Little More再来点Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [No Romance Pairing + Boy Group Survival Show + Center Debut + Fanfic Writer + System + Entertainment Industry] [Fictional Setting] A top-tier star idol’s group is forced to disband after a teammate’s scandal. He tries to switch to acting, but dies in an accident. When he wakes up again, he has transmigrated into the body of an eighteen-year-old with the same name! What? The System signed him up for a talent competition? Yu Bei puts on a fake smile: This time, his teammates had better keep their 2.9kReads7.6Score32414d adds
34. 34 左 Working the Crowd on One Side, Flirting with Fans on the Other: The Stunning Royal Scion Becomes a Top-Tier Star 左营业，右媚粉，神颜皇族变顶流 Rain Leaves No Trace湮雨无痕Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [No romance + boy-band idols + fanservice flirting + fan pandering + group darling] In a boy-band survival show, ordinary contestants have to work hard, while fan favorites have to make a comeback. As a contestant pushed by the production team through connections, short for “royalty,” it seems that after putting up with all the pressure, he should step aside gracefully and obediently become a background character. Yet Lu Yanzhou is also the visual most likely to be written off as useless; And th 1.1kReads8.8Score12814d adds

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    They're all super beautiful! [Frustrated][heart emoji]

35. 35 清 Your Pure, Flirtatious Su Ge, Taking Over the Entertainment Industry? Consider It Done 清纯钓系你苏哥，娱乐圈？拿下 Jiu Xiaoxiao玖潇潇Two Male Leads402k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + boy band in the entertainment industry + System + no real-life counterparts + plenty of fictional details] [Readers who demand strict historical accuracy, beware] After leaping from a high-rise, Su Yu opens his eyes to find he’s reborn on the day he starts work as the assistant to the top-tier boy band FZS. In his previous life, the entire internet called him unprofessional and accused him of abusing the artists. In the end, while out buying groceries for them, an obsessive fan 1.7kReads8.9Score23014d adds
36. 36 逆 Comeback Guide: When an Actor Is Reborn in a Flop Group 逆袭指南：当影帝重生在糊团 Honeysuckle and Rock Sugar双黄连冰糖Modern Romance953k WordsCompleted Synopsis: The book has only just started getting rated, so few reviews and a low score are normal. The score will rise as more reviews come in. [No CP + boy band + ensemble cast + career-focused + every member is gorgeous and talented + no real-life inspirations] Film emperor Lu Xinghe died in an accident on set, only to be reborn as Lu Xinghe, the lead singer of a flop boy band. He starts from the start right in the middle of an electrocution incident at a music festival! The original owner’s d 1kReads8.8Score16814d adds

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    This is a must-read! I'll bang my head against the wall for the captain!!!

37. 37 我 I Rose to Fame as a Fortune Teller 我靠算命C位出道 Coffee and Cilantro咖啡与香菜Two Male Leads436k WordsCompleted [Light mystical elements + entertainment industry + ancient times to modern day + reborn + sweet, silly romance + boy band + doted-on darling] The boy who colored the whole summer shone like a seven-pointed star. We aren't just a summer fling. We are summer in all its blazing glory. It's not that mystical, but it is very much about the entertainment industry. 430Reads9.5Score10014d adds

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    Let's skip the small talk, since it's pointless. So let's just say these books are really good! You can't argue with that if you don't believe me, they're just incredibly good!! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

38. 38 傻 Are You an Idiot? The Top-Tier Star Emperor Has Had a Crush on Me for 3,000 Years! 傻了吧，顶流影帝暗恋我三千年！ Milky Candy-Flavored Qi奶糖味的柒Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [No heroine + yandere + hilarious + entertainment industry + swoony, flirtatious, sweet romance] After the Demon Venerable Pei Yan died, he was reborn in the modern world three thousand years later. To repay the original owner's debts and escape his scumbag boyfriend, he entered a talent competition. His slender waist and supple figure made his dance so stunning that he shot to fame. Fans: That waist, those moves, that face! Absolutely perfect! Mentor Jiang Che sat among the judges, his eyes dar 7kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
39. 39 顶 Top-Tier Idol, Dating Within the Group 顶流偶像，队内恋爱中 Ying Cheng应程Two Male Leads306k WordsCompleted [Reborn + boy band + sweet romance] In his previous life, He Ran debuted with a major company. He had both the looks and the talent, yet became a scapegoat because of backroom dealings among the executives. He was plagued by rumors of unspoken rules and had countless haters. Reborn overnight, he wastes no time packing up and switching agencies, joining a small company on the verge of bankruptcy. Everyone is ready to laugh at him, but only He Ran knows the company is about to be acquired by a maj 2.7kReads9.4Score34814d adds
40. 40 T TF Fourth Generation: The Young Master Is So Hard to Raise! TF四代：少爷太难养！ Smoke, Ash, Mist, and Softness烟灰雾柔Two Male Leads300k WordsOngoing [Appearance and reality don’t match] Fu Jianning’s life is a gilded fairy tale: He’s the only son of a wealthy family, always escorted by a phalanx of bodyguards. His mother is an iron rose who commands the business world, and his father is the sole heir to a century-old shipping dynasty. This boy, spoiled until he seems like a crystal sculpture, hides a surprisingly different side. He inherited his grandmother’s gifts for music and dance, making him the perfect “other people’s kid,” but he’s so 933Reads8.1Score10114d adds
41. 41 T TNT's Xiao Lin TNT小林同学 Bai Bai Bai, Tsk白白白啧Female-Channel Fanfiction232k WordsOngoing Given another chance, she becomes a boy and chases her dreams alongside the other boys! Lin Zhiqi looked at the boys around her and proudly raised the trophy in her hands. We’re definitely the best! 208Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Absolutely gorgeous! (⊙O⊙)

42. 42 我 I'm an Assassin, So How Did I Debut in a Boy Band? 我一杀手，怎么男团出道了 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Urban896k WordsOngoing [Showbiz + Comedy + No Female Lead] Zheng Xun: A hitman who trained hard for ten years, ready to save the world, but the System sent him to the wrong channel. Unable to find work, he was discovered by a talent scout and lured into a company with the promise of room and board. Now he's been forced to become an idol. “Can’t a Boy Band Save the World?”, Zheng Xun’s quote Cheng Jie: The male lead of a domineering CEO novel. After ten years of practicing his CEO catchphrases, his career got off to a 19.3kReads9.5Score3.3k14d adds
43. 43 内 A Showbiz Scandal Crisis? The Real Deal Is Here to Turn Things Around 内娱塌房危机？真姐精选来翻盘 Not Two, You Know不2呢Modern Romance529k WordsOngoing [Entertainment Industry Agent + Boy Band Development + No Romance + System] Yang Zhenzhen has had enough of the Chinese entertainment industry. She opens a streaming app, and all she sees are the ugly kids of the rich and powerful. She follows a few handsome idols, only to get blindsided whenever one of them has a scandal. Then she transmigrates to a parallel world and takes over an entertainment company on the verge of bankruptcy. She becomes an agent, picks trainees, and puts together a boy ba 236Reads8.2Score—14d adds
44. 44 骑 An All-Rounder at Horse Riding and Falconry? The Stunning Captain Leaves Everyone Stunned 骑马训鹰全能？神颜队长震惊众人 Fish in My Arms怀中鱼Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, 1v1 + both leads' romantic histories are spotless + showbiz + boy band + fanfic writer + power fantasy + sweet romance + adored by all + original settings + no real-life inspirations, set in a fictional world] [The ultimate bad-boy heartthrob × irresistible charmer] [The author's writing improves steadily; the middle and later parts are better than the early pre-debut chapters] - “Through adversity, straight to the stars” - In his previous life, Yu Tachi debuted through a talent 2.7kReads9.0Score42114d adds
45. 45 注 Look! This Top-Tier Star Is Different 注意看！这个顶流不一样 Chun Nongyi春弄一Modern Romance186k WordsOngoing [Male-led entertainment-industry novel] [The male lead has broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs, with every buff maxed out. No female lead.] [But there are several one-sided crushes. No real people are represented.] [The male lead comes from an overwhelmingly powerful family. A laid-back, invincible-style entertainment-industry story.] A remarkable and unusual top-tier star has taken the entertainment industry by storm. His family background is mysterious; he's a stunning beauty in the 13Reads7.0Score—14d adds
46. 46 我 I Become the Most Popular Contestant in a Boy Group Audition with the System 我靠系统在男团选秀成为万人迷 Jiang Xing绛醒Two Male Leads659k WordsOngoing [Female-Oriented, Male-Male Romance + Heartthrob + Everyone's Favorite, All-About the Bottom] Shen Qiao was a rich second-generation kid who once dreamed of joining a boy band. But a leg injury cut short his three years as a trainee, shattering his dream. Then he accidentally binds himself to an otome-game System. All he has to do is sign up for a boy-band survival show, and he can heal his leg and make his dream come true! A former swimming champion becomes his roommate: “My bed and I are both 169Reads8.7Score14314d adds

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    Go check it out, she's so good at flirting! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

47. 47 素 An Unknown Nobody Goes Viral on an Overseas Boy Band Survival Show 素人小透明在海外男团选秀爆红 Procrastinating for Ten Thousand Years拖稿一万年Modern Romance263k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out!) [Boy group survival show + no romance + center debut + top-tier star] Shi Sihua died, but not completely. After being forced by a mysterious entity to complete 99 rounds of survival games that required him to play other people, he came back to life. But why was the first thing he heard upon waking someone cursing him in a foreign language? And why was everyone around him wearing clothes with an F printed on them? After learning what was going on from the System, S 44Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    He's really good-looking, I think he's great, it's just that I don't know why the ratings are always low (இωஇ ), maybe there's not enough traffic and not many people watch it.

48. 48 让 You Were Supposed to Debut in a Group, So How Did You End Up in the Art Troupe? 让你出道成团，你怎么进的文工团 Snow and Ice Seal the Mountain冰雪封山Urban666k WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry + livestreaming + classic songs + classic film and TV (no female lead, no romance, just career pursuits)] Watching foreign-language songs dominate the Chinese music charts, Jiang Xu made an important decision. He had transmigrated and become a rich second-generation heir, with more money than his family could ever spend, but that didn't change his mind. Jiang Xu decided to join a trainee survival show. His song “Listen to Mom” made his mother spend 25 million yuan, and al 1.2kReads7.0Score10114d adds

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    The male lead is a trainee who debuts as the center of the group; he has a system but no romantic partner.

49. 49 爆 Hit Song After Hit Song, and You Call Yourself a Trainee? 爆歌一首接一首，你说你是练习生 Ti Nan Geng提南庚Urban400k WordsCompleted Yang Tianye, a hapless young man with artistic aspirations, gets struck by lightning. To his surprise, he transmigrates into the body of a ten-year-old boy with the same name in a parallel world. As if fate had planned it, he runs into a talent scout outside a restroom. From then on, he enters the cesspool that is the entertainment industry. With memories from his previous life and the God-Tier Superstar System, he takes off like a rocket! One performance of “Farewell Letter” brings the music bi 618Reads6.8Score10414d adds
50. 50 穿 He Went Viral After Joining a Boy Group Survival Show 穿进男团选秀后他爆火了 Wang Zi Loves Qin Gui喜欢秦归的王自Modern Romance162k WordsOngoing [No CP, no CP, no CP, but there is one-sided love] (The rating is low because it just opened!) After years of hard work, Shen Jibai finally got promoted to manager, only to die suddenly that very night from too many consecutive late-night shifts. When he opened his eyes again, he had transmigrated into a member of Blaze, a boy band that had debuted only a few months earlier. The good news: he still had the same handsome face. The bad news: the group had already disbanded due to poor performance. 17Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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