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. 51 成 A Grade-Schooler Sneaks Into an Adult Boy Band?! 成年男团混进来一个小学生？！ Clumsy Eye拙目Two Male Leads815k WordsCompleted Set in an alternate K-pop universe, with an ensemble cast. A few urgent warnings: this is an alternate world with many boy band members re-formed into a single group. Includes boy bands such as EXO, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, and Stray Kids, in no particular order, as well as many girl groups. The protagonist is a boy!!!! A self-indulgent dream-girl creation with all kinds of wild pairings. Sorry for the out-of-character portrayals. The only Chinese member with a youthful vibe in an adult boy band. 7Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   Kpop is a grand and passionate youth literature! This original story follows an unknown male protagonist as he grows from a trainee, navigating the dark side of Kpop's unspoken rules, and encountering many people who heal and support him as he grows together! Many current Kpop members also shine!

2. 52 顶 A Top-Tier Star’s Guide to Fanservice in the Entertainment Industry 顶流爱豆卖腐指南【娱乐圈】 Flying Tiantian飞天天Two Male Leads311k WordsOngoing [Two male leads / showbiz / both leads are each other’s only ones / forum posts / sweet romance / feel-good wish fulfillment] Teenage Daddy-Type Handsome Top (Chu Tiancheng) × Naturally Clingy, Stunning Bottom (Jiang Jinyue) At eighteen, Jiang Jinyue competed on the talent show Star of Stars, won first place in the public vote, and debuted in the center position. He quickly became a hot new star in the entertainment industry. A year after his limited-time group disbanded, three secretly taken ph 148Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   2. Perfectly matched, charming from beginning to end, especially detailed information about Korean boy groups.

3. 53 舞 The Stage Is a Battlefield: An Underrated Trainee Turns the Tables Against All Odds 舞台即战场：糊咖练习生逆风翻盘 Tata Saturday塔塔星期六Modern Romance575k WordsOngoing Male POV + No Romance + Talent Competition + Singing and Dancing on Stage + Light Ensemble Cast Zhou Yiheng transmigrates as a trainee at an entertainment company. He works hard for his guaranteed monthly salary of 3,000, and his greatest wish is to land a stable job right after graduating from college and finally get out of this annoying contract. Who could have guessed the company would send him and several other trainees to compete on a talent show? As everyone schemes against one another, Zh 425Reads8.9Score—Shelves
4. 54 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 30.3kReads9.4Score5.1kShelves
5. 55 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 1.1kReads8.8Score128Shelves
6. 56 娱 The Entertainment Industry's Invincible Handsome Guy Transformation 娱乐圈之变身无敌帅哥 Cilantro kmsm香菜kmsmModern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry + woman-to-man gender transformation + no CP + career-focused, serious acting] Zhang Zhiyu was an ordinary young woman from a small town, but fate smiled on her, sending her back to age seventeen and turning her into a handsome man, 1.8 meters tall. Before Zhang Zhiyu could decide what to do with the face fate had given her, someone lured her into an idol drama production with a high salary. And so began her life as a pretty face earning 208 yuan a day. This story has no 8.8kReads9.4Score729Shelves
7. 57 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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   The book has few reviews at the beginning, which is normal; it will rise as more reviews come in. (No romance + boy band + ensemble cast + career-oriented + all characters are beautiful and strong + no real-life counterparts, please do not substitute) Actor Lu Xinghe dies unexpectedly while filming; he is reborn as Lu Xinghe, the lead singer of a struggling boy band, starting with an electric shock at a music festival! The original owner's cause of death is suspicious. The boos from the audience lead Lu Xinghe to rebel, and the entire internet expects this "pretty face" leader to disband his band on the spot. He endures the pain and his song "Ruin" becomes an instant sensation, with the entire internet exclaiming: This is a medical miracle! Lu Xinghe: Urgent, how many steps does it take for an actor to become a lead singer? His "mother" (referring to a fan) protects his struggling boy band, personally racking his brains to create original lyrics and songs to send them to the top! Making a splash in the Chinese entertainment industry! Hope you guys witness our little struggling band's journey to the top! Go, little struggling band!!

8. 58 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

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   These books are really good. Although some are set in China, they're completely in the style of K-pop. The later ones are like the K-pop anime "Seventeen." But they're really good.

9. 59 S SEVENTEEN: Why Is the Maknae Like That? SEVENTEEN：忙内她为何那样 Shen Huanyi.沈唤一.Modern Romance606k WordsOngoing ▶ Recommended song: “Rock with you” by SEVENTEEN. Also known as The Maknae Is Doted on by Everyone ▷ Experience the life of SEVENTEEN's fourteenth member. When they first met, Lu Qingyu suddenly joined their group as the only new member. She felt awkward and uneasy, afraid her arrival would make them feel things were unfair, so she was careful around them. She ended up giving them the impression that she was aloof and introverted. When no one added the little kitten to the work chat, her eyes tu 358Reads8.2Score—Shelves
10. 60 重 Back to 2014: My Rise to Global Stardom 重回2014走向世界顶流 Zhou Yuwen周煜文Urban698k WordsOngoing [Overseas Success + Korean Entertainment + Chinese Entertainment + No Female Lead, but Women Appear + Transmigrate + No System + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Self-Interested + Career-Focused Male Lead] The protagonist’s moral standards are extremely flexible. Rather than restrain himself, he’d rather restrain others; rather than blame himself, he’d rather blame others… He returns to 2014. In his previous life, Zhou Yuwen spent over twenty years trying to make it in show business, but never —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are currently being followed.

11. 61 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 3.1kReads9.1Score363Shelves
12. 62 S An SM Trainee Drops In: The Genius Idol Takes Over Korean Showbiz SM空降生：天才爱豆制霸韩娱圈 wavesyolkFemale-Channel Fanfiction386k WordsOngoing [Korean Showbiz] Featuring Oh Sehun In the neon-lit, star-studded world of K-pop, introverted He Ruiyan (Aria) makes a sudden debut, becoming the center of attention in SM Entertainment’s new girl group. Her arrival is like a pebble tossed into a still lake, sending ripples in every direction. Doubts abound, and the “company favorite” label follows her everywhere. But deep inside, Aria hides a resilience and radiance few know about. Onstage, she’s a rising star adored by all. Offstage, she’s a 285Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 E EXO: No Falling in Love Allowed! EXO：心动禁止条例！ KaylinFTwo Male Leads313k WordsOngoing Born in Busan, South Korea, in 1992, Shen Jaeyun was a “straight” good boy who thought that after all his hard work debuting, he was about to reach the pinnacle of a life admired by millions. But then... “Jaeyun, my cat can do a somersault. Want to see...?” “Yoon-ah~” “Jaeyun hyung... I’m scared to sleep alone tonight...” [Post-interview] [Interviewee (Shen Jaeyun): I thought they were all...] The story starts with nine members. Tao and Luhan may be mentioned. Writing this out of love ♥(｡￫v￩｡)♥, 165Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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14. 64 塌 From a Total Wreck to a Top-Tier Star, Starting by Stealing Brother Kun's Center Spot! 塌成顶流从抢坤哥C位开始！ Big Dark Cloud大乌云Urban299k WordsCompleted [Short story + entertainment industry + subverting expectations + idol stars + memes + hilarious] Fan Hanlin, a small-time streamer with a hundred thousand followers, hits the jackpot! He dies on the spot. When he wakes up again, he’s at the recording of Idol Trainee. The System tells him that for every follower he loses, he’ll get a hundred thousand yuan. After doing the math... If he loses all a hundred thousand followers, he’ll have more money than he could ever spend! But if his followers in 263Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

15. 65 E EXO's Surprise Female Idol EXO空降女爱豆 Mia-chanMia酱Female-Channel Fanfiction202k WordsCompleted (I dreamed it all up, I dreamed it all up.) (I only noticed some typos and bits of muddled, forgotten thoughts after rereading it. Please forgive me. It's just a novel. Read it if you want, or don't if you don't. Please don't take it personally and start attacking people. Thanks.) Chen Sijia, a strikingly elegant young woman, traveled to Korea alone. While Baekhyun was out buying coffee with his bandmates, he took a liking to her and invited her to sign with INB_100 as an artist. She became the 332Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features Baekhyun, the second Sehun, and the other EXO members are also included. The book primarily focuses on them, and also includes G-Dragon, Cha Eunwoo, Hyuna, Jessica, and Krystal.

16. 66 我 My Boy 我的男孩啊 Mia-chanMia酱Female-Channel Fanfiction201k WordsCompleted [I don't know how to write a synopsis, okay? It's just a love story with Oh Sehun. Pure fiction, please don't project it onto the real person!!!] This story is about a member of a popular boy band who goes traveling alone and meets an ordinary girl. By chance, the two cross paths, and before they know it, feelings develop between them that they can't talk about... 74Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 曾 Once a King, Reborn to Rule the Korean Wave 曾经的王king，重生主宰韩流 Cui Manor崔氏庄Urban369k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was EXO’s original leader, shelved by SM. In this life, reborn in 2008 with twenty years of memories of the Korean Wave, he swears to rise from the mire and take control of K-pop’s rules with his own hands. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The former king of Korean entertainment

18. 68 闭 I Woke Up in a Parallel World and Became an Idol 闭眼重醒之在平行世界当爱豆 twlightModern Romance425k WordsOngoing Leader: Jin Xinran (lead vocalist, arranger), June 16, 2001 Han Chengyue (main dancer), March 24, 2002 An Taihe (ACE), August 27, 2002 Piao Yongsi (lead vocalist, rapper), November 28, 2003 Cheng Siwu (the group's visual with a green card; knows more about dance), February 24, 2004 2. Group name: Bright Cheng Siwu is an ordinary college student. Overnight, he transmigrates into a K-pop group member who shares his name. He also discovers that the member's personality and experiences have been cha 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! Based on my years of experience watching K-pop, this novel is incredibly close to the K-pop experience. Highly recommend it!!!

19. 69 谁EN What Kind of Aloof First Love Bites Your Scent Gland Every Day?! 谁家清冷白月光天天咬人腺体啊！ Grapefruit葡萄柚Two Male Leads447k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Two Alphas + Rekindled Romance + Pheromone Submission + Happy Ending] A cool, devoted alpha who's all bark and no bite × a patient, unhinged green-tea alpha, the one who got away Broad shoulders, a slim waist, long legs, sharp brows, sparkling eyes, and a pert little butt. From the moment Jiang Lan made his debut, his outrageously handsome face took the country by storm. Now, five years into his career and nearing thirty, his popularity remains sky-high. Everyone says Jiang Lan 14.2kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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    Both are novels set in the entertainment industry, and I've read them more than once. They're both treasured possessions of mine. [Heart emoji]

20. 70 明 Star System: Starting in K-Pop 明星系统：从韩娱开始 The Frantic Old Cat抓狂的老猫Urban509k WordsCompleted In 2021, shut-in writer Zheng Ze went to bed and somehow transmigrated to a parallel world! “What the hell! It’s 2009? South Korea?” “A Celebrity Entertainment System?” In the age of “the gods battling for supremacy” in South Korea, he, a citizen of Xia, takes on the identity of Zheng Yizhan and carves out an empire in Korean entertainment, one step at a time! P.S. This isn’t a feel-good power fantasy. It has one female lead, stays close to reality, and starts at a leisurely pace. It consists o 1.3kReads7.2Score—Shelves

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    💐A story about a K-pop girl group, featuring top K-pop stars. ☘️①The protagonist wakes up to find himself transported to a country obsessed with entertainment, and thus begins his journey in this world.

21. 71 让 You Were Supposed to Be a Prosecutor, So How Did You Become South Korea's President? 让你当检察官，你成南韩总统了？ Song Wuming123宋武鸣123Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted [K-Drama] [Prosecutor] [Celebrity] [Sister-in-Law] [Multiple Female Leads] [Ruthless] [Satisfying Read!] "If you fail, it's a rebellion. If you succeed, it's a revolution!" Lee Seung-hwan transmigrated to South Korea and became an undercover agent raised by the massive criminal organization the Geumgang Group. On the surface, he was an enviable prosecutor of the Republic of Korea! But life as a prosecutor was deeply frustrating for him! The mob boss made him work like a beast for the organizatio 2.7kReads8.8Score153Shelves
22. 72 韩 Korean Showbiz: The Wolf Boy on RM 韩娱：RM里的狼少年 NOGGBOOKUrban760k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + System + everyday life + slow burn] If Gary and Ji Hyo had gotten together, and if the original PD of Running Man had never left, then surely Running Man would never have ended~ Ji Hyo: I want to have you, Kang Gary! Kang Gary: I want to have you, Song Ji Hyo! Kim Jong Kook of Anyang: Do Jae, the most important thing for a man is his thighs. Come on, let’s hit the gym! Do Jae: Jong Kook hyung~ Stop working out. I’m afraid that after you die, countless chicken breasts will ha —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 遇 Meeting You Was the Start of Falling in Love 遇见你心动的开始 Listening to Rain, Clear Clouds听雨清云Urban829k WordsCompleted (The author doesn't know many K-pop groups, so feel free to point out any mistakes.) The author is an Aespa group fan. The story focuses mainly on K-pop and Western entertainment. There may be some Chinese entertainment, but probably not much. Liu Minghao trained at SM from childhood, but after several years of training, he left the company due to a series of unexpected events. After making his debut in the West and spending several years with his group, he returned to Seoul for a world tour and 1kReads6.3Score103Shelves
24. 74 火 Taking the World by Storm! Red Rose Was Born to Be an Idol 火遍全球！红玫瑰她天生爱豆 Soy Milk and Fried Dough Stick z豆浆油条zModern Romance944k WordsCompleted [00s star making her way in Korean entertainment + ambitious female lead + no romance + born to be an idol + no System and no rebirth + forum posts] At eleven, Zhang Ruowei dreamed of standing onstage because she loved an idol. She trained hard in a foreign land, and the lights on that stage would shine for you. Starting out as a trainee, then debuting in a girl group, leading the group to the top, then going global as a solo artist, a top-tier ACE, a genius producer, a stunning beauty, a fa 6.6kReads8.8Score497Shelves
25. 75 韩 Korean Showbiz: The Goofy Superstar 韩娱：逗逼巨星 Heng Ling蘅凌Urban365k WordsOngoing [One heroine] [A laid-back slacker] [A little irreverent] [The author's state of mind varies, so the writing may be good one day and bad the next] Zhao Jingchen transmigrated to a parallel world that differed from his previous life after a ridiculous accident. He worked hard to achieve his musical dreams, with songs from his past life and extraordinary talent as his trump cards. It didn't take long for Zhao Jingchen to make a name for himself. But somehow, this handsome guy with hit songs was al 271Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Just a heads up, the original character's debut song is on Bilibili. Check it out if you're interested!

26. 76 韩 Korean Showbiz: A New Beginning at Cube 韩娱：cube之新生 Zhang Yuzhezyz张宇哲zyzUrban1.1M WordsCompleted I actually transmigrated? What? Susu is my cousin! Well, from here on, I’ll write the ending of the story. And I’ll protect my sisters, too! A story about a milky-blue girl and all the idols. With determination, she’ll carve out her own future! (The timeline differs from reality here and there, and the pacing may be a little slow. Please don’t flame me if it’s not your cup of tea. Kamsahamnida!) 99Reads7.1Score—Shelves
27. 77 从 From K-Pop Idol to the Mainland Entertainment Industry's Top-Tier Star 从韩娱爱豆到内娱顶流 Gazing at the Galaxy from the Valley从低谷仰望星河Female-Channel Fanfiction300k WordsCompleted [GOT7 debut + Beijing Film Academy's campus heartthrob + stunning idol + all-round singing and dancing + natural acting] He is Beijing Film Academy's campus heartthrob, one in a decade. He is the face and lead vocalist of a Korean boy band that became a hit the moment it debuted. He is a leading representative of Korea's third-generation male idols. He is a top-tier star among China's post-1995 actors. He is Li Minghe, a Korean-Chinese idol with a Korean green card. His looks make him famous thr 2.2kReads5.7Score100Shelves

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    A K-pop story featuring a male protagonist focused on his career and idol life; incredibly satisfying and highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

28. 78 顶 The Top-tier Star Is Reborn, and Is Saving Showbiz Again Today! 顶流重生，今天也在拯救娱乐圈！ Moonlight Matcha Pastry月光抹茶酥Two Male Leads486k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Main POV: Shou + Transmigration to a Parallel World + Entertainment Industry + Talent Show + Boy Group + Ensemble Cast + Growth Story + Career-Focused] Ling Yi, 26, is a Chinese member with permanent residency in Korea in TIME, the latest chart-topping boy group. He has it all: fame, fortune, and a brilliant future. Then he wakes up one day and finds himself back at age sixteen. Ling Yi: Did I just throw away ten years of hard work?! Wait, I’m not sure. Let’s take another look. 270Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Two male leads + talent show + time travel to a parallel world [Top Post] The male lead, a top-tier ACE, travels back to a parallel world where he was 16 years old, dedicated to saving APOP. The protagonist specializes in singing and dancing as an idol, a pure career-driven individual. Although there are two male leads, the focus is primarily on his career; there isn't much romance development yet. Check it out! [Sending Heart]

29. 79 韩 Korean Showbiz: My Street Stall Made People Imagine I Was EXO’s Original God 韩娱：摆摊被脑补成EXO初代神 Three Nanjing Cigarettes三根南京Urban253k WordsOngoing [The rating just came out and will rise, so read with confidence.] [Capital ultimately lost. The King of old is back.] [K-entertainment, showbiz, celebrities, top-tier stars, comedy, secret identity] My name is Wang Long, and there’s only one English word I know: King. Somehow, online users imagined I was the EXO founding leader who had fallen from grace, and the whole internet was urging me to make a comeback and prove them wrong. But they didn’t understand. I was born a king. The entertainmen 17Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Is King considered a god-like face?

30. 80 无 Seriously? The Idol Doesn't Want to Win Over His Bandmates 无语，爱豆他不想攻略队友 Three Waters, Two Four三水二四Two Male Leads350k WordsCompleted [System + Entertainment Industry + Two Strong Leads + Wealthy Families + Extreme Push and Pull + Equals in Every Way] Lin Zhiyan had a dream. A particularly absurd dream. He dreamed that a System numbered 07 claimed to have bound him with a romance contract. More absurdly, his romance target was his teammate, Gu Zhixun. Gu Zhixun, the person he had the worst relationship with in Parallel. Good news: He woke up. Bad news: It wasn't a dream. Lin Zhiyan: "6." 554Reads8.9Score101Shelves
31. 81 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 3.5kReads9.1Score231Shelves
32. 82 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 2.9kReads7.6Score324Shelves
33. 83 精 An Elf’s Diary of Working in Showbiz 精灵娱乐圈打工日记 October in Tingzhou汀州十月Two Male Leads833k WordsCompleted An 18-year-old university student accidentally buys a ticket for a round trip through time and space. When he returns, he is an unmarried elf over 200 years old. Humans grow old by a hundred, while elves remain youthful for a thousand years. To find a way back to the other world, Shen Di chooses to enter the entertainment industry and gather power. From then on, unexpected people and events keep coming his way. His choices are constantly being shaken… A few things to know before reading: 1. No c 876Reads8.7Score114Shelves
34. 84 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 1.6kReads8.4Score112Shelves
35. 85 抱 After Getting a Powerful Patron, I Want to Retire Early 抱到金大腿后，我想要提前退休 The Tangerine Who Loves Spicy Stir-Fried Meat爱辣炒肉的橘Two Male Leads944k WordsCompleted This novel ran from April 16, 2022, to October 18, 2022. [Two male leads + no female lead + showbiz] The characters aren’t based on real people!!! When it comes to love, what is love at first sight? Is it you seeing my otherworldly beauty, or me seeing you throwing money around? As for his career, countless people tell Jiang Yizhou that he was born to work in showbiz and is destined to become a top-tier star. But Jiang Yizhou thinks nothing sounds better than retiring. Isn’t it great to lie flat 2.5kReads9.4Score237Shelves
36. 86 男 [SLB] A Boy Band Survival Show: The Supporting Act Takes Center Stage 【SLB】男团选秀当绿叶要上桌 Fu Fu Fu Ka芙芙芙卡Female-Channel Fanfiction227k WordsCompleted [K-pop survival shows: Starlight Boys and Youth With You: International Edition + no romance in the main story + some original plotlines + variety-show bonus chapters posted irregularly + original alternate-universe storylines posted irregularly] Who told him all he had to do was slack off to get eliminated in the first round? Shi Mo had only come to be a hardworking nobody, the perfect supporting act for a favored contestant. He never expected to be put in the running himself. His fans both lov 39Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 87 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
38. 88 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—Shelves
39. 89 官 After Going Public, China's Top-Tier Star Takes on the World for Love 官宣后，内娱顶流为爱杀向世界 Born to Be a Coding Machine先天码字聖体Two Male Leads550k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Copycat Author + Entertainment + Top-Tier Stars + Equally Matched Leads + HE] This is a story about a top-tier star and the heir to a powerful Beijing family finding their way to each other. Ming Zhao × Pei Jingze Ming Zhao, a corporate drone, transmigrates into the body of Ming Zhao, a wealthy young master in a parallel world. Before he can even celebrate, a paternity test reveals that he is a fake young master. Worse still, his biological parents' business failed years ago, 2.5kReads8.3Score261Shelves

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    Beautiful! Beautiful!

40. 90 韩 K-Pop: I Debuted in a Group Instead of Kuanmian 韩娱，我代替宽面出道成团 Huaisi Zhi Ning怀思之宁Modern Romance140k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Lin Che was a low-level employee at SM Entertainment. He was constantly bullied, and even at the very end of his life, he had no dignity. Unexpectedly, he is reborn in 2011 and discovers that he has become a Chinese trainee at SM Entertainment, the very old acquaintance from his memories, all set to debut in the soon-to-be-launched boy group ESO. 54Reads—Score114Shelves

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    Just watch!

41. 91 半 Korean Peninsula: If They Give It to Me, I’ll Take It 半岛之她们给我就要 A Fish's Seven Seconds鱼之七秒Urban1.6M WordsCompleted A Korean entertainment novel about an international student from a great Eastern nation and his adventures with a whole host of female idols on the peninsula! Pure feel-good wish fulfillment. Heroines: Sana, Mina, Jisoo, Irene, and others. 5.8kReads7.1Score309Shelves

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    New book, female protagonist is from the fourth or fifth generation, stable updates!

42. 92 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

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    1. No CP (couple pairing) 🍁 A top student enters the entertainment industry. Originally a lazy academic, he was sent into the entertainment industry by his mother. 😵 He originally just wanted to coast along, but he was pampered by his teammates, company, and fans, and had a doting older brother. He coasted along until he became a popular star. 😲 2. No CP 🍁 Years of hard work failed to debut. 😥 A car accident unexpectedly reborn him, making him a member of a boy band and the group's darling. He thought his happy life was about to begin 🤤 but he didn't expect it to be so tiring…

43. 93 高 The Cool One Is Actually His Biggest Fan 高冷竟然是他的小粉丝 Call Me Crazy Husband请叫我疯批老公Two Male Leads200k WordsCompleted Dual male leads + entertainment industry + romance within a boy group + livestream comments shipping the couple + dating show + straightforward pursuit Lin Song dies in an accident when the safety harness snaps during a concert. When he wakes up again, a shirtless man is standing in front of him. Lin Song assumes this must be another newcomer willing to use underhanded tactics to sleep his way to the top. Still, the newcomer is definitely his type. Lin Song: “Young man, I know the entertainment 44Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A powerful figure in the entertainment industry is reborn as a pretty face in a boy band, only to discover that the group's aloof ace is actually his biggest fan. A sweet and heartwarming romance novel.

44. 94 今 Working Hard to Become the Perfect Idol Again Today 今天也努力成为完美偶像了 AT0MModern Romance223k WordsCompleted The Perfect Idol Code: 1. Have perfect idol self-awareness: stay out of trouble and keep striving to improve. 2. Have the perfect idol attitude: always be at your best for your fans and actively engage with them. 3. Have the perfect idol look: be beautiful and gentle, or cool, handsome, and sexy. 4. Love yourself. Take this idol code and set out on your journey to stardom. May your future shine with starlight, and may everything go smoothly. Xie Qingzuo reads the idol code and silently nods. Sta 283Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The first one is from the Korean entertainment industry; it doesn't specify whether the appearance is considered "god-like" (or "superb"). The one below is from the Chinese entertainment industry; the "god-like" appearance criterion is clearly stated.

45. 95 作 After Debuting as EXO's Maknae, I Became a Global Star 作为EXO忙内出道后我闪耀世界 Fish Balls and Pan-Fried Dumplings鱼丸煎饺Modern Romance846k WordsOngoing A young man, and his dazzling path to stardom “He wasn’t born an idol. He simply turned his growing pains into a crown.” [K-pop + boy band + aloof, domineering, tsundere heartthrob, career-focused male lead. He’ll return to China to develop his career and make his way onto the world stage.] In 2009, a young man made a choice. It all began with a business card. Fourteen-year-old Ouyang Guang stood by the sea on Jeju Island, clutching a business card from an SM Entertainment talent scout. He had j 267Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    "I Shine in the World After Debuting as EXO's Maknae" tells the story of 14-year-old Ou Yangguang, who receives an SM Entertainment scout's business card in Jeju Island after his middle school entrance exam. He abandons the conventional path of further education and embarks on a journey to pursue his dream in the Korean entertainment industry.

46. 96 半 Peninsula: Debuting in a JYP Mixed-Gender Group 半岛：从JYP混团开始出道 Ponytail Huang Lisi单马尾黄理智Urban994k WordsOngoing [K-entertainment + Co-ed Group + Idols + Producer + Daily Life + Multiple Heroines] Jiang Kaiwen never imagined that after joining JYP as a trainee, he'd end up being shoved into the company's most outrageous project: a co-ed group. The news set the whole internet ablaze. Some called it K-pop's new answer. Others said JYP had finally gone crazy, daring to put “company-funded dating” right out in the open. Hwang Yeji: Can you stop standing so close to me every time? Lia: I just think the most tro 6.8kReads8.1Score583Shelves

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    Give a shout-out to this girl who debuted in a mixed group! [Kissing emojis]

47. 97 韩 Korean Showbiz: Claim Your Place as a Top-Tier Star 韩娱：坐稳顶流之位 Ao Hehe敖禾禾Female-Channel Fanfiction629k WordsCompleted ◈ A goofy, fluffy Korean entertainment-industry story [No copying or imitating any content that crosses the line!!!] ★-This is a road with no end. Once you set foot on it, there’s no turning back. If you don’t work hard, you’ll be left behind.- Born into an ordinary family, you leave home to chase your dream and make your way alone in Seoul. The moment a talent scout approaches you, your life begins to change. #Strongest fourth-generation girl-group ACE# #Genius lyricist, composer, and producer# 859Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! ♥🌿 Perfectly matches ① Among the many boy groups in Korean entertainment, this original male lead is undoubtedly the ACE of his group, and possesses stunningly beautiful looks.

48. 98 偶 After Meeting a Top Talent Scout, I Debuted as Center 偶遇金牌星探后，我C位出道了 Tea, Pale Ink茶淡墨Female-Channel Fanfiction223k WordsOngoing The full text has been revised and completed [Boy Group] [No CP] [Stunning Looks] [Daily Life] [Korean Showbiz] The whole world screams for him, yet he has no idea what it feels like to have a crush. So he decides to take the stage himself and welcome the storm called "love" into the body that has been empty for fifteen years. 2.1kReads6.9Score206Shelves
49. 99 韩 Korean Showbiz: BLACKPINK's First Snow 韩娱：BLACKPINK初雪 Zhou 0v0周0v0Female-Channel Fanfiction581k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ning Qingxue was plagued by illness and died in sorrow. Fortunately, fate gave her a new identity: the fifth member of BLACKPINK, along with a System. As a BLINK, Ning Qingxue was over the moon. What? You can only see my breathtaking beauty? I’m an all-round entertainer, okay? Songwriting, heavenly vocals, all kinds of dance moves: I can do it all with ease. Watch Ning Qingxue make her way to the top in the South Korean entertainment industry. 2.3kReads9.2Score136Shelves
50. 100 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 1kReads9.3Score103Shelves

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    All of them are personally tested and found to be good-looking.

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