Looking for Korean Idol Boy Band Stories With an Original Male Lead Who's the Group's ACE and a Stunning Beauty 求写，韩娱男团，原创男主，在团中ACE，神颜

1. 1 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 8.1kReads9.4Score722Shelves

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   My top 1 [Admiration], with a K-pop background, Qiqi was sent to debut in a boy group by her mom because she was too lazy. She's the group's bully and darling, and has a doting older brother. She's the group's ACE, the "headmaster," and definitely has talent. Her fans constantly switch between being mom fans and girlfriend fans [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]. She doesn't pretend to be weak to deceive others, and she's not repressed! No CP (couple pairing) and not a "little idiot" character (I hate stupidity and don't like people who do silly things).

2. 2 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. 9.8kReads9.1Score662Shelves

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   In the Korean entertainment industry, the protagonist is a male idol with stunning good looks, no romantic pairings, and incredibly beautiful newcomers. The main focus is on his adorable, fan-loving nature, and even as a reader, I was captivated! He's calm and collected in private, but transforms into a succubus when facing his fans—who wouldn't love this contrast?! (This story contains a lot of forum-style writing; bookworms who enjoy forum-style reading are in for a treat!)

3. 3 成 I Became a True Sister-in-Law to a K-Pop Star, Then Shot to Fame 成为韩娱真嫂子后，我爆红了 Freshly Stored鲜存Female-Channel Fanfiction188k WordsCompleted Also known as After Becoming the Real Sister-in-Law of the Entertainment Industry. You don't need to be a fan to enjoy it. [Charming, gentle, multifaceted Ming Jiao x Korean top-tier star G-Dragon] Ming Jiao's pretty face appears in crisp detail on the concert's big screen. Her radiant smile is so bright it makes everyone around her happy. “Would this young lady please come to the center of the stage?” comes a gentlemanly invitation. After the concert, she becomes the girl every fan envies most. 3.5kReads—Score145Shelves

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   I'm recommending my own work. [Seeking a casual book review] My review: It's pretty funny, incorporating some internet slang. The male lead is G-Dragon, and it's not angsty. The forum-style writing is quite engaging. Weaknesses: The romance is a bit lacking in depth, and the author doesn't focus much on Korean entertainment variety shows or Bigbang activities.

4. 4 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. 682Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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   ⚠️⚠️⚠️First book: The male lead is very ambitious and has a huge fan base. The author claims it's a 1v1 relationship, but the protagonist's charisma is so strong that readers become die-hard fans. (❗️❗️❗️Warning: All members of the team have a one-sided crush on the protagonist, and there are others outside the team too! ❗️❗️❗️Although it's set in China, the overall style is completely like K-pop! ❗️❗️❗️Highly recommended!! The low rating is just because there aren't many readers!) ⚠️⚠️⚠️Second book: The protagonist has a system that enhances his abilities. It's a bit problematic in the beginning, but gets better later. It's a growth story with some fan appeal and BL elements!

5. 5 男 Boy Band: I Have to Play Along to Stay Alive 男团：为了活下去的我只好营业 Nothing Is as Bad as Sadness难过不及Two Male Leads503k WordsCompleted [Boy-band survival show + System + reborn + satisfying power-progression story] In his previous life, Xia Xinglang debuted as an insignificant member and was exploited as a human blood bank. At thirty, he finally got the chance to join a temporary group. He could have used it to revive his career, but then he suddenly got into a car accident... He is reborn twelve years in the past. A hugely popular idol survival show, Idol Planet, is now airing. In his previous life, he was eliminated in the fi 190Reads8.2Score—Shelves
6. 6 韩 From K-Pop Idol to Movie Emperor 韩娱从爱豆到影帝 Gazing at the Galaxy from the Valley从低谷仰望星河Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted [SJ debut + stunning visual + actor-idol + everyone's darling + top-notch skills] He is an iconic member of a second-generation boy band. He is the idol of countless younger idols and actors. He is a famous representative of the Korean Wave throughout Asia. He is Lin Zhengyu. After a friend posted his photo, he shot to online fame, and the nickname “Face Genius” spread across Korean social media. A dream of becoming a star changed the course of his life. From the visual center of a “limited-time 2kReads6.4Score150Shelves

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   The protagonist's debut new book is great, it's just that there aren't many ratings and the score isn't high, but they're all five-star reviews. I stayed up all night to finish reading it and I really liked it. I recommend everyone to check it out! There are no melodramatic plots, the plot is reasonable, but it has a strong K-pop feel.

7. 7 娱 A Geniuses' Stunning Beauty Becomes the Entertainment World's Top-Tier Star 娱乐圈天才神颜成男团顶流 Lazy Person Sings Off-Key懒人唱歌没有调Modern Romance364k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, so it might go up.) [Showbiz + semi-alternate universe + Korean entertainment green card + god-tier looks + lead vocalist + no romance + forum posts] Xie Quechen is a rich young heir who barely says a word. His uncle tosses him into the family entertainment company as a trainee. He plans to treat it as nothing more than a hobby, but his talent proves overwhelming: he is a dance prodigy, and an even greater genius at singing. He debuts in a boy group jointly created by 1kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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   Let me recommend a super good K-pop boy group novel! The protagonist is the undisputed ACE of the group, with god-like visuals and is also the core vocalist with amazing singing skills. He's also incredibly talented at dancing; he learned from scratch for only a month and became quite good, consistently demonstrating top-notch skills. While he's usually quiet, he's genuinely and sincerely charming to his fans, showing them exceptional sincerity. The protagonist is a Chinese green card holder and comes from a wealthy family, giving him a strong sense of security and eliminating any worries about being targeted or suppressed. It's a four-member group with a fantastic atmosphere; the teammates get along easily and warmly, without any backstabbing or infighting, brimming with team spirit. Overall, it's a very comfortable and healing read. If you like K-pop boy group novels, you definitely have to give it a try!

8. 8 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 2.7kReads9.0Score426Shelves

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   The amazing maknae leader and ace of the boy group, who can ride horses and tame eagles 🥰, is paired with a cool and roguish top x a succubus, and the ensemble scenes are also incredibly sweet~ (The author's inspiration for the story came after their debut, so the story is even better after their debut than before~)

9. 9 S SEVENTEEN: The Glass Doll Arc SEVENTEEN：玻璃人偶篇 Four Hundred Coins四百钱Female-Channel Fanfiction246k WordsOngoing Perhaps even a wounded fox can meet a kind-hearted deity... Starting at the age of fifteen, every path in life that came before will be relived. This is a story about a boy and the stars. If you want to explore it, come along and keep reading! Title track + MV (✔) Jiang Qingou audio track (✔) Behind-the-scenes photo cards (✔) B-side teaser (✔) To be continued in the future... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These books are really good. The first three are fanfiction of Seventeen, and the fourth is an original work.

10. 10 重 Reborn into a Top-Tier Star Boy Band, I Took Things Too Far 重生后加入顶流男团后玩脱了 Di Ren地稔Two Male Leads747k WordsOngoing ❗Female-oriented, dual male leads!!! Everyone’s favorite, no CP Song Shengshi, rational and gentle, with a mild emotional disorder, × 13 teammates of all kinds Song Shengshi felt that his life had been nothing but bad luck and things beyond his control, but Heaven gave him a chance to start over. This time, he definitely wouldn’t repeat the same mistakes. He started making money like crazy from the start, trading stocks and Bitcoin, seizing every opportunity he’d missed in his previous life and 961Reads8.9Score100Shelves
11. 11 S SVT: Blue Reverie SVT蓝色梦境 Wooden Fish Who Loves Roast Goose爱吃烧鹅的木鱼Two Male Leads172k WordsOngoing Female-oriented story with two male leads, an everyone-dotes-on-him feel, and no romance. Content warning: The male lead is fourteen, and he's a Gary Stu. A story about a fourteen-year-old born in 1999. About growing up and helping each other heal. (I only recently got into Seventeen, so I haven't watched all the content. The characters might be a little out of character. I'll do my best to keep writing while catching up on the content, so please bear with me.) 229Reads7.2Score—Shelves
12. 12 韩 Korean Showbiz: A Face That Fell from the Sky 韩娱：空降神颜 Writing Novels to Earn MA写小说补MAModern Romance447k WordsOngoing [Coming-of-Age Star + Stunning Looks + Everyone’s Favorite] Shen Juan stood up for a friend in a fit of anger and left home to make his way in a foreign land. With no experience in singing or dancing and unable to speak the local language, he happened to have a face blessed by God. And yet he became the fastest person in company history to debut, with opportunities raining down on him like snowflakes. When everyone thought he was just a pretty face, he proved through his talent that he was an al 24.5kReads8.5Score2.8kShelves

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    Initially seen as just a pretty face, she debuted at lightning speed based on her talent, breaking records and reaching the top of the popularity charts. This is a story of a beautiful, popular, and successful young girl with a thriving career; no romantic pairing.

13. 13 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 2.7kReads8.6Score164Shelves

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    ① K-pop boy band | Stray Kids | No romantic pairing | Happy puppy-like protagonist ② Fictional K-pop entertainment industry setting | Original boy band protagonist | No romantic pairing | Stunningly handsome

14. 14 成 How Hard Is It to Become the Fourteenth? 成为次十四有多难 A Contented Outlook on Life知足的人生态度Female-Channel Fanfiction787k WordsCompleted Shuran, reborn, in a parallel world? System issues a mission: You have to become a member of Seventeen and debut alongside them! Shuran: I'll do my best... System: The mission reward can send you back to your original world! Shuran: Okay, I'll work hard. System: So you can go back and finish college! Shuran: Mission accepted! A fantasy story by a little fan. The synopsis is only slightly related to the story. Any out-of-character portrayals are the author's fault, so please go easy on me... Than 893Reads8.7Score102Shelves

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    ①The best looking, the rest are okay.

15. 15 退 After Leaving the Military, I Became the Darling of a Survival Show 退伍后，我成了选秀节目的团宠 One-Meter-Seventy Rabbit一米七的兔子Two Male Leads297k WordsCompleted His younger brother dragged him into an audition show, and he made it through the first round. Bai Yan knew absolutely nothing about singing or dancing, and he’d been lying flat from the very start. He’d only just finished his military service. Was he really going to put himself through this? He wasn’t stupid. 814Reads7.1Score109Shelves
16. 16 服 Unbelievable! A Venture Capitalist Reincarnates on a Talent Show and Makes His Debut 服了！风投男穿到选秀节目出道了 Cao Wu Liaoliao草无廖廖Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [No Romance] [Idol Survival Show] [Cool and Aloof] [Career-Focused Idol] (Heads-up: This is more of an ensemble story, with supporting characters getting their moments in the spotlight. It's not a conventional power fantasy. The male lead grows over time and has some surprising sides.) Being limited to two majors in college was his limit, not Luo Chen's! Luo Chen, a finance student, suddenly died while giving his final presentation of the semester and transmigrated into the body of a tr 14Reads7.3Score—Shelves
17. 17 全 Everyone Changed Gender, and I Became Everyone's Dream Girl 全员转性我是万人迷 Kneeling Forever at the Temple of the God of Wealth财神庙长跪不起Two Male Leads218k WordsCompleted Xu Yaoyao grew up with loving parents and a comfortable home. She never experienced school bullying, her grandparents didn’t favor boys over girls, and she was free to study whatever she liked. Her family respected her privacy, and she had a thoughtful best friend. She always thought she was lucky, until she was forced to transmigrate to another world for two thousand years. When she finally made it back, she discovered she’d turned into a man. Looking at the handsome face in the mirror, Xu Yaoy 36Reads6.7Score—Shelves
18. 18 摊 The Truth Is Out: I'm Killing It in Korean Entertainment 摊牌了之我在韩娱嘎嘎乱杀 Absolutely Loves Dried Yellow Peaches超爱吃黄桃干Modern Romance73k WordsCompleted Song Qichi went viral before his debut, hailed as “the next generation’s god-tier beauty” after a candid photo leaked by a passerby swept Korean forums. Even as everyone marveled at his looks, they couldn’t help wondering: Could someone this beautiful really be a useless pretty face who can neither sing nor dance? Yet within its first hour, his debut music video broke that year’s viewership record and shot straight to number one on every music chart! On the music show stage The instant the mus 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended: The male lead is good at charming fans, is the undisputed number one in the group, has a lot of forum posts, and is set in the Korean entertainment industry.

19. 19 重 Reborn! The Stunning Trainee Debuts at His Peak 重生！神颜练习生他出道即巅峰 Calm and Steady冷静沉稳Modern Romance86k WordsOngoing [Stunning Looks]+ [All-Rounder]+ [Trainee] Xu Hexing's idol career in the Chinese entertainment industry ended amid illness and public disgrace. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the age of sixteen. This time, he didn't hesitate to blacklist the shady talent scout. While catching up on the studies he'd neglected for years, he took the experience he'd gained in his previous life and made his way into the Korean entertainment industry. He debuted at his peak, with over ten billion 2Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 E EXO’s True Power Broker EXO真正的实权掌握者 Xi Xunxun熙勋勋Female-Channel Fanfiction63k WordsOngoing Please keep this story separate from reality! The timeline may be a little off! Featuring all EXO members, 1V9. (Wu is included, but has few scenes and no romantic storyline. If I write about Show Time, he may have a few scenes, so if you don’t want to read about him, you can skip those parts. The timeline spans quite a while, so all twelve members are here. Please don’t read if that bothers you!) Wu Shiman is Korean and British, born on April 1, 1994. She’s the group’s darling, a stunning beaut 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is really good; the main character is an all-around ACE and incredibly handsome.

21. 21 韩 Korean Showbiz: Fighting to Become the World's Top Male Star 韩娱：争做世男一 Huaxizi花汐子Modern Romance180k WordsOngoing [K-pop Industry Shenanigans / Woman Transmigrates into a Man / Hit Song Copycat / Stunning Visual ACE / Forum Posts / Korean Industry Royalty] In my last life, I was a girl group member. I was reborn into a world where there seemed to be no K-pop mega-hit songs. It was as if the skill of music producers around the world had dropped a hundredfold. Then I burst onto the scene, leading my team to release hit songs everyone could sing along to, one after another, as well as smash-hit solo tracks. E 8.5kReads6.6Score855Shelves

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    God-like beauty ACE debuts as royalty

22. 22 重 Reborn as an Idol in Korean Showbiz 重生之在韩娱当爱豆 Is Winter Cold?冬天冷不冷Modern Romance386k WordsOngoing Please read the blurb and the beginning of Chapter One to see if this is for you. Thank you, thank you! No CP! No CP! No CP! Stunning looks! Because I like writing handsome characters. Female-oriented! Male protagonist’s POV + reborn (parallel world) + no CP + lots of forum-style posts (a ton! An absolute ton!) + amateur writing (the author drools, rambles, and has poor writing skills; this is my first time writing) + beginner + writing practice + irregular updates / writing this just for myself 10.1kReads8.8Score730Shelves

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    This is the only Korean entertainment book I've ever read. Aside from being rather short, it's perfect.

23. 23 娱 Showbiz: Conquering the Entertainment World 娱乐：玩转娱乐圈 Tiger Tiger General虎虎上将Urban382k WordsCompleted Today's trending topics: Liu Tianxian and Zhang Mujun out for a night stroll in the capital. Have the two fallen for each other while filming? Girls' Generation's visual center, Lin Yoona, visits Zhang Mujun on set. The pair are working together for the second time. Have the rumors come true? Da Mimi calls out to Zhang Mujun from afar, saying she's willing to take a pay cut to join his new film! Third-tier celebrity Zhang Mujun is reborn in 2012 and gets the Entertainment Big Player System from 16Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    EXO's visual debut! A system novel! Backed by capital, royalty descends! Girls' Generation, Crown... He takes them all! World superstar, global richest man! Achievements in film, television, and music! So awesome!

24. 24 重 Reborn in Korean Showbiz: The Rise of a Top Idol 重生韩娱：顶级爱豆的崛起之路 Jun Jun Yang Shan君君羊山Modern Romance666k WordsOngoing (Entertainment-industry beauty + lots of forum posts and people just having fun + top-tier star legend + everyone's favorite + rebirth story) “We all recognize your talent, but in the idol business, the first thing audiences notice is your face.” With a breezy “You're not a good fit,” the chairman dismissed the eight years he'd spent training. He dragged his suitcase out of the SN building, only to unexpectedly return to eight years earlier. When he woke again, he had a face that would drive eve 5.9kReads7.3Score426Shelves

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    Please watch this seriously! Seriously follow this little guy!

25. 25 再 Making a Comeback as a Member of SEVENTEE 再次出道成为SEVENTEE Full of Fairy Vibes Today Too今天也仙气满满Two Male Leads720k WordsOngoing [Fourteenth member of SEVENTEEN + two male leads + love triangle drama + Korean entertainment industry + transmigrates twice + group favorite] Li Yuchuan, a top interstellar idol who once set the entire galaxy ablaze with his own power, wakes up to find himself transmigrated into the rebellious young heir of a Korean chaebol family who has just been kicked out of the house. To spite his old-fashioned father, his previous self signed with the small company Pledis and became a trainee in SEVENTEEN 624Reads8.7Score109Shelves

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    Both are very good.

26. 26 选 A Desperate Straight Guy on a Survival Show 选秀里绝望的直男 Spring Brings Sunshine春生阳光Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted (The score is low because there aren't many ratings.) [No CP, boy band, trainee, idol survival show, Korean entertainment industry, forums, not a wish-fulfillment story, so please don't read if that's not your thing] A third-generation factory heir takes on Korea? I thought this was just a rich kid going abroad to pad his resume, but it turns out to be the road to fame for a top-tier star idol! At eighteen, Fang Zhaoye, heir to a third-generation snack factory, refuses to settle down and enjoy l 3.6kReads8.4Score438Shelves
27. 27 火 Taking the Internet by Storm: Becoming K-Pop’s One and Only Queen 火遍全网：做韩娱唯一的姐 Hungry Lychee饥饿荔枝Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted [Reborn + System + Korean Entertainment + All-Rounder + High EQ and IQ + Noona-Type Idol] A gentle, younger, low-voiced rapper puppy Lin × a gorgeous, lucky-buff-stacked, clever vocal kitty Zuo "No real-life inspirations! Nothing to do with reality! Please don’t read it that way!" 669Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Male lead has amazing looks and great vocals.

28. 28 半 Peninsula: From the Start, I Became Lee Kwang-soo’s Neighbor 半岛：开局从和李光洙做邻居开始 Mr. Xin's Wine辛公的酒Urban605k WordsOngoing Just started getting ratings! [Multiple heroines] [Comedy] [Daily life] Sending me to study in Korea during THAAD? What were they thinking! But there's a System, so I'm going! Liu Zhimin: Oppa, tell me, how do you think our story will end? Qin Wen: Let's talk about that later. Let's eat first! Zhang Yuanying: Oppa, I have money. Come live the rich life with me! Qin Wen: I'm rich too! Qin Wen: Autumn? Winter? Summer? What about spring? Why isn't there a spring? Uh... I'm living through spring rig 4.4kReads6.4Score237Shelves

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    Korean entertainment, comedy, slice-of-life, producer, screenwriter, multiple female leads.

29. 29 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 7.5kReads9.0Score887Shelves

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    I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely love this book!! 🥰🥰 Jade Baby is the darling of the group, and incredibly powerful!

30. 30 路 A Nameless Cannon Fodder? Bull! I’m the Main Character Everyone Loves 路人炮灰？屁！劳资是万人迷主角 Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.5M WordsOngoing [Two male leads + quick transmigration + a universally adored top + indulgent, feel-good fluff + lots of creative liberties, so logic-minded readers beware] Chu Xun is unexpectedly bound to the Protagonist System and sent to various minor worlds to complete missions. System mission: Go from an ordinary NPC to the protagonist everyone looks up to. System: “As the protagonist, everyone will love and hate you... They’ll cry because of you and go crazy for you at the same time! Host, do everything y 13.8kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    This book is absolutely fantastic! The author's character development is superb. The male lead is flamboyant, confident, and incredibly capable. Who wouldn't fall in love with him? [Heart emojis]

31. 31 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 Romance2.7M 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 49.4kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves

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    It's great! ^ω^ This is the male idol group novel I'm currently following! It's so good! The plot is smooth and engaging! Definitely worth reading.

32. 32 S SEVENTEEN: The Everlasting Radiance SEVENTEEN：永耀之辉 Meng Shuangxun梦霜荨Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [SEVENTEEN Fanfic, 95-line + No CP] A new story is here, so please show it lots of support. A Carat's labor of love, made for fellow fans. I got the urge to write a fanfiction about SEVENTEEN. If you're not into this, please don't read. I wanted to write about the 95-line. Since this is fanfiction, some parts may resemble their variety shows, so please don't mind ε٩(๑> ₃ <)۶з The protagonist may be a little overpowered, since I want to treat Seventeen a bit better in this story. And as for no CP 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Original male protagonist, fanfiction of Seventeen

33. 33 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 2.4kReads9.2Score307Shelves

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    The male lead in the boy band DouDra is someone who knows how to make good use of his looks [laughs]. It's a bit of a feel-good story; the male lead is very hardworking and fits the image of a big star in the fans' minds.

34. 34 娱 Showbiz: The Handsome Extra Has a Book of Beauties 娱乐：清秀群演，他有一本美人录 Jiu Xiaoxiao玖潇潇Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads, entertainment-industry audition show, a hint of everyone-falls-for-him, all songs are original] On the night of the seven stars aligning, Fang Wenzhu accidentally transmigrates into an unfinished audition-show story where readers bet on who will win. Other people who transmigrate into books become protagonists or villains, or at worst named cannon fodder. He, on the other hand, is a nobody in the background who can't even get any screen time. Fortunately, there's always a way o 3.9kReads8.4Score462Shelves

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    I'm a huge fan of idol group/talent show novels. I've read over 10 such novels, and here are a few recommendations. I highly recommend number 6. Except for the note "no romance," all are dual-male lead novels. Book 1: The protagonist transmigrates to an idol group competition, is an all-around ace with real talent, and debuts as the center. He's handsome, intelligent, and has a unique stage presence. The group is warm and loving (ensemble cast). However, it only covers the initial part. It ended after a concert shortly after their debut. I was hooked from the beginning and finished it in two days. (No romance) Book 2: The protagonist has an older brother-like personality. He enters the entertainment industry to cure an illness and eventually debuts as the center. He has a system that allows him to exchange songs for rewards, becoming more attractive and recovering from his illness. Duoduo is a retired soldier and very patriotic. The plot is interesting. He's all-around talented, a second-generation star, and has a good background. (Ensemble cast) (No romance) Book 3: The protagonist is a bit of a heartthrob. He enters an idol group competition to curry favor with powerful figures and eventually debuts. His personality is very innocent. The plot is interesting. He's a laid-back idol and a foodie. Book 4: The protagonist is an all-around ace, incredibly strong and ambitious. He debuts with his childhood friend, but the plot develops slowly. I've been reading this for a while now. I read it a long time ago and forgot the plot. Book 5: The youngest member of the group, the beloved protagonist. Incredibly strong, debuts as the center and leader. Actually, no, the protagonist's family is a family of eagle trainers, a novel and interesting setting. Book 6: Highly recommended, lots of chapters, super readable. My white moonlight in the entertainment industry. The protagonist and his mother are scouted while shopping abroad and become trainees, the youngest member of the group, the beloved one, with a sassy, ​​cute, and cool personality. Super strong. High IQ, the atmosphere within the group is super, super, super warm. (Super ensemble cast) (No romance) I didn't want to finish reading it, the author's writing is super good and the plot is super interesting. Book 7: My first entertainment industry novel. The protagonist is cute, smart, and a little dumpling. A nurturing idol. The author's stage descriptions are excellent. The romance with his senior is super sweet later on.

35. 35 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 1.6kReads8.9Score186Shelves
36. 36 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 15.8kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
37. 37 韩 Korean Showbiz Career Crash Simulator, No, Sasaeng Simulator 韩娱塌房模拟器不，是私生模拟器 The Guanghanzi of Anyun Province安云省的广寒子Female-Channel Fanfiction591k WordsCompleted Reborn as a cool, stunning idol in Korean showbiz, he becomes the subject of a savage forum-style story. A simulator lets him experience the career paths of people in different entertainment-industry professions. From the start, three talent scouts fight over him, and he debuts as the center of a boy group. No CP + universally adored + career-driven. The simulator arrives from the start, three talent scouts compete for him, and he chooses a company. He parachutes into the company. Yet one god-ti 2.8kReads8.4Score185Shelves

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    A shady chaebol is reborn as a cool and aloof K-pop idol. The story unfolds in a cheesy forum format, a simulator that recreates the life paths of various entertainment industry professions. The protagonist is initially scouted by three talent agents, eventually debuting as the center of a boy band. He's a heartthrob with no romantic pairing and a strong work ethic.

38. 38 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 14.4kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    🐟Book Recommendations Here🐟

39. 39 选 Starting Out in a Beauty Pageant with a Succubus Physique: How Could I Possibly Lose? 选秀开局，魅魔体质的我还怎么输 Armstrong Mortar阿姆斯特朗迫击炮Urban508k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + hilarious + stirring up trouble + livestreaming] Lu Chen spent his whole life as a star, but he was never happy. Everyone thought being a celebrity was great. He was the only one who became depressed. He couldn't eat and drink whatever he wanted or show his emotions freely. The paparazzi filmed him around the clock, and he couldn't even date openly. After working for so long that his body was completely worn out, he finally died. Reborn in a new world, he only wants to live an ordinar 4.7kReads8.0Score275Shelves

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    The first book, but the very first page says even celebrities and dogs wouldn't stand for it, you have to check that out! [Laughs][laughs]

40. 40 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 3.5kReads9.3Score370Shelves

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    These three are: ① This one leans more towards Korean themes, but also includes domestic activities. The protagonist's brilliance doesn't completely overshadow the other characters' achievements [Note: The protagonist is Chinese, and this is my personal favorite [drooling emoji]]. ② This one is domestic, focusing on career in the early stages, but gradually shifting towards romance later on. Overall, it's pretty good! [Kissing emoji] ③ This one is also domestic, but the group is a limited-time group, so there isn't much description of the group's activities. Later, the protagonist goes solo [heart emoji]

41. 41 快 Quick Transmigration: Conquering the Entertainment World 快穿：登顶全宇宙娱乐圈 Fu Baike浮白客Two Male Leads409k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + emotional bonds but no official pairing + mainly two male leads + System + coming-of-age] A “Sensitive Thought Sample Collection System” from a higher-dimensional civilization suddenly appears before Ren Xialin, an actor from the bottom tier of the Chinese entertainment industry. It tells him to make his way through the entertainment industries of various worlds, and promises that if he completes his missions, he can turn his career around in the real world. Will he accept...? World 653Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The male lead in the first book has a great character design; he's very good at appealing to fans and is a clear favorite. The first unit of the second book features a male lead who is a trainee in China and debuts in the Korean entertainment industry.

42. 42 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. 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    TOP2 is especially good, I highly recommend it, I've been following it for a while.

43. 43 参 I Joined a Talent Show and Debuted in the Center Position 参加选秀C位出道了 Wishful Dreams妄想美梦Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Showbiz]+ [Boy Band]+ [Top-Tier Idol]+ [Ensemble Cast]+ [Survival Show]+ [Forum Posts]+ [Unreal Looks]+ [Korean Entertainment-Inspired] (I’m really not good at writing blurbs. Feel free to click in and have a look!) Jiang Yunqi was unlucky enough to get into a car accident. When he woke up, he had been reborn as a trainee preparing to compete on an international survival show in Han Guo. The problem was, he couldn’t remember anything! (His memories will slowly return.) But there was nothing to 13.8kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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    The lead actor is handsome, and the style is very K-pop.

44. 44 韩 Korean Showbiz: I'm the Newest Member of Big Bang 韩娱：我是大棒新忙内 The Crawfish Is a Little Tired虾爬有点累Urban377k WordsOngoing I’m not very good at writing blurbs... If anything bothers you, tap the middle of the screen, then tap the lucky bag icon that looks like “<” in the upper-left corner to take part. That’s all there is to it. 466Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 韩 Korean Showbiz: Reborn as a BTS Sasaeng Fan 韩娱之重生为BTS私生粉 Qingying Who Loves Strawberry Preserves爱吃草莓罐头的青影Two Male Leads166k WordsOngoing A few words of warning: This is irreverent fiction, so fans, please don't come in. If anything bothers you, it's all just fleeting nonsense. I'll listen to comments, but please be gentle. The author is very sensitive, you know. I'm a CP fan, and everything here is made up and fictional, so please don't read too much into it. That's why I need all you lovely readers to leave plenty of comments! Too many negative comments would really upset me. “But if your feedback suggests improvements that woul —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a top-tier idol with a yin-yang type of divine beauty reaching the top.

46. 46 动 Animal-Themed Idols? What on Earth Is That? [Slow Transmigration] 动物塑偶像，那是什么鬼【慢穿】 Mu Mu Qing Ah沐沐青啊Modern Romance757k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened at 6.7. Don’t let it scare you off! X﹏X] No romance, told from the male lead’s perspective. They’re different species. How could they possibly date? Synopsis: The Space-Time Administration comes under attack, throwing numerous worlds into chaos. Rookie System 996 is chosen and dispatched to small worlds connected to the entertainment industry to complete missions. But who could have guessed that, due to an operational error, 996 would mistakenly bind itself to the little 6.5kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    This book is truly amazing! The author's writing is superb [a masterpiece by Que Shi]. Two worlds have already been updated, and the two main characters have very distinct personalities [sending hearts]. One is an adorable Samoyed 🐶, and the other is a captivating fox 🦊

47. 47 全 Global Beauty: From K-Pop to the Pinnacle of C-Pop 全球神颜：从韩娱到内娱之巅 Spring Breeze Dyed with Wine醺色染春风Urban536k WordsOngoing (Multiple heroines + stunning looks + transmigration + Korean entertainment + Chinese entertainment + global entertainment industry + EXO + top-tier star + superstar + God of Singing + many actresses born in the 1990s, 1995s, and 2000s) Reborn, Jiang Yuchen makes a stunning debut as EXO’s youngest member. With god-tier looks as the visual, a heavenly vocal range as the main vocalist, explosive stage presence as the lead dancer, and countless memories from his previous life, he outshines all the 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is worth checking out. It's a rebirth story with multiple female leads. The male lead is EXO's maknae, visual, main vocalist, and lead dancer—an all-around ACE. It updates four chapters a day.

48. 48 娱 A Dazzling Showbiz Career 娱乐之星途璀璨 Han Jiucai韓韭菜Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Lots of forum-style posts] Earth's overworked office drone, Xu Yun, dies from working overtime... Then his soul transmigrates into himself in a parallel universe! Watch him use the cultural treasures of his previous life's world to forge a dazzling path through the entertainment industry… 45Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This is from one of the top three companies in South Korea. They debuted as a top-tier boy group. The visual center is a god-like figure, and the original male lead is an ACE.

49. 49 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 8.1kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    Fei Niu's new book!!! The low rating is just because not many people are reading it!!! A sweet and satisfying story about a minor celebrity crush in the entertainment industry!!! A rebellious wolf king seme x a seductive fox uke, a seductive and cunning fox seme x a pure and adorable kitten uke!!! The "true fragrance" law may be late, but it arrives!!! Hua Hua is really good at flirting!!! Who can resist an energetic puppy, a gentle noble young master, and a dark-skinned man!!! Burning's double-faced protagonist is a must-read!!!

50. 50 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star 重生之顶流爱豆 Golden Kumquat Rose金桔蔷薇Two Male Leads1.4M WordsOngoing [Two male leads + reborn + entertainment industry + boy band + alternate-world setting] Main CP: a stunningly handsome leader and his devoted main dancer. A boy band idol who doesn’t sell fanservice might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes! Su Yuan, the most popular idol in his group, was framed in his previous life, forced to leave the band, and killed in a car accident. Only at his funeral did his spirit see the different sides of his former bandmates. He finally understood who had loved 195Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The side couple is so sweet! The heiress!!!

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