Any Novels About a Boy Group's Beloved Member in the Entertainment Industry, or a Cute Little Boy? Please, I'm Desperate for Something to Read 有没有是在娱乐圈男团当团宠还是正太求求了书荒了

1. 1 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 19.3kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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   The group's darling has to be Zheng Xun, the beloved youngest member of the group! Xun is TWT's absolute darling! Not only are his teammates adoring him, but he also has a powerful older brother who worries about him being bullied in the entertainment industry every day, even practicing the suona at the manor – brother, you're so talented! Even as a mentor, he has two die-hard fans arguing over him. Who writes novels in song titles?! By the way, Mr. Mo, why do you put orange juice under your coffee table? I heard that Teacher Gu is going to have a 1v2 argument with Zhao Ran and Mu Yuzhou for Zheng Xun's sake?

2. 2 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 8.1kReads9.4Score745Shelves

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   The youngest member of the group is incredibly talented and has stunning visuals; she debuted in South Korea.

3. 3 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 1kReads8.8Score168Shelves

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   Absolutely fantastic! Although there's no romantic pairing, you can ship them if you want, or not if you don't. A boy band + ensemble cast + career-driven characters + everyone's beautiful and strong—it's so satisfying! Original lyrics and a transcendent stage presence—a heartwarming story that's a lifesaver for those feeling down! This is truly a treat for a male-centric author!

4. 4 漂 A Flirtatious Pretty Bunny Lured Him In, and the Aloof Movie Emperor Went Wild 漂亮兔0手一勾，高岭影帝发了疯 Wu Wu妩舞Two Male Leads457k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Nontraditional ABO + Showbiz + Dating Reality Show + Super Sweet Romance + Healing + Comedy] Xia Nanxing has transmigrated! He’s gone from an ABO world to a normal one, becoming Xia Nanxing, the celebrity hated by the entire internet. On the surface, he’s actor Xu Qingxiang’s biggest anti-fan. In reality, his home is plastered with Xu Qingxiang posters. He’s an obsessive, borderline-creepy superfan. Xia Nanxing takes a deep breath, tears down the posters, and signs up for a dat 2kReads9.4Score396Shelves

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   The first book features a classic seduction trope where both the seme and uke believe they're the ones seducing the other, which is quite amusing. The second book is more cheesy, with the uke being all-powerful. The third book has a more understated yet sincere romance.

5. 5 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 2.7kReads9.4Score348Shelves
6. 6 娱 Showbiz: I Heard I'm a Stand-In? 娱乐圈：听说我是替身？ Ting Ning亭宁Two Male Leads237k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, 1v1] When Wen Yan met Yin Shiyi, everyone said he had only been chosen because he looked like Yin Shiyi’s first love. They all warned him not to get too attached, because the real deal would eventually come back. But Wen Yan boldly confessed his feelings, and the man pulled him into his arms, saying with tender affection, “I’ve never treated love as a game. I don’t do stand-ins or white moonlights. You’re my darling, my one and only.” In a nutshell: A stand-in? Not a chance. Don’ 543Reads9.4Score101Shelves
7. 7 参 I Entered a Talent Show, Prayed for Rain, and Took the Internet by Storm 参加选秀，做法求雨火遍全网 Little Witch小巫Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mysticism + comedy + secret identities + satisfying revenge + everyone’s favorite] A renowned mysticism master is tricked into joining a variety show, with meals and accommodation provided and a paycheck to boot. She says money doesn’t matter. She just wants to join the show and spread her fine virtues. While the other contestants sing, dance, and rap, her rendition of The Supreme Scripture for Deliverance nearly sends the whole audience to the next world. “What, you want to see something more 8.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
8. 8 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 16.1kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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   Xiao Bai is currently a trainee. But he's so handsome!

9. 9 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 587Reads8.8Score100Shelves
10. 10 我 I'm Alluring and Charming, So What's Wrong with Being a Little Goofy? 我妩媚多娇，有亿点沙雕怎么了？ Yun Nianer云念儿Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [Idol competition + entertainment industry + two top-tier stars + sweet romance] After finishing her college entrance exams, Shi Lingxi became top-tier actor Su Jing's temporary bodyguard so she could follow her idol. Then, after an unexpected mishap, she was dragged in to save the day on an idol competition show. Mentor: “Why did you come on this show?” Shi Lingxi: “To establish a moral compass for the world, secure a livelihood for its people, carry on the lost teachings of the sages, and brin 523Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Both are talent show-themed novels, two completed and one ongoing. In the first, the female lead works as a temporary bodyguard to chase after her idol; in the second, she disguises herself as a man to participate in a boy band audition; in the third, she's tricked into participating in an audition, where while others sing, dance, and rap, she almost performs a ritualistic recitation of the *Taishang Jiuku Jing* (a Buddhist scripture) that supposedly saves the entire audience.

11. 11 女 I Went Viral on a Talent Show While Disguised as a Man 女扮男装的我选秀火了 Snow-Capped Coffee雪顶咖啡Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Su Lingfei was forcibly bound to a domineering System after suffering a horrific car accident. An unknown life-form called itself a divine creation, its tone brimming with persuasion. As long as you take the place of a supporting character and complete the plot, you can make any wish come true. Later, when the unruly “boy” idol on the dazzling stage thrust his hips provocatively, making countless girls scream and cheer below, the pitiful spirit cried out from the depths of its soul. I told you t 192Reads8.9Score—Shelves
12. 12 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—Shelves
13. 13 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 2.4kReads9.2Score295Shelves
14. 14 恶 The Villainous Male Supporting Character Is Reborn and Turns Over a New Leaf 恶毒男配重生后他不作了 The Flower Maiden Who Likes Hognose Snakes喜欢猪鼻蛇的花姬Two Male Leads242k WordsCompleted Ye Zuocheng is a famously beautiful face in show business, notorious for being a diva and surrounded by countless haters. After he is disfigured one day, his company permanently sidelines him. With nowhere else to go, he is taken in by his childhood friend Pei Xu. Then he is reborn before his boy band debut. Together with his teammates, he protects their dream and cherishes the people by his side. 316Reads8.4Score—Shelves
15. 15 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 3.4kReads9.3Score358Shelves
16. 16 重 Reborn: I Become a Sensation on a Boy Band Survival Show 重生后我在男团选秀综艺爆火了 Seven-Character Coin七言钱Modern Romance624k WordsCompleted [Reborn / Top-tier star / Sweet romance / Two strong leads] Genius music producer Song Nanxing is reborn in the body of a newcomer covered in scandals before he has even debuted. The original owner entered a boy-band competition as a male contestant. Dead last in ability and ostracized by everyone, he became the target of ridicule across the internet! Then Song Nanxing arrived. The nobody who used to sing terribly and seemed good for nothing opened his mouth again, and his singing was breathtaki 17kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves

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