Looking for K-pop-style Stories About Male Idol Trainees with Incredible Skills, Preferably an Ace kpop风的练习生男爱豆文，实力超强，是ace最好

1. 1 重 Reborn: My Trainee Career Has Cheat Codes 重生之我的练习生生涯开了挂 Love Eating, Eating, Eating, Eating 11爱吃吃吃吃11Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A heads-up about potentially upsetting content at the start!] In his previous life, he was an utterly ordinary person. His looks, physique, and family were all perfectly average. After failing to make it as a trainee in Country K for five years, he returned home and became an obscure actor. Just as he was wondering whether to leave the entertainment industry, he was reborn, and he became handsome. 9.3kReads9.1Score62214d adds

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   In the Korean entertainment industry, the protagonist is a male idol, there's no romantic pairing, and the main focus is on his adoration and charm for his fans. As a reader, I was completely captivated! He's calm and collected in private, but transforms into a succubus when facing his fans—who wouldn't love that contrast?! (This story contains a lot of forum-style text; bookworms who enjoy forum-style reading are in for a treat!)

2. 2 天 Good Grief! The Heartthrob Idol Is Just Too Good at This! 天！万人迷偶像他太会了！ Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + boy band + entertainment industry + feel-good and sweet story + lots of creative liberties; readers who prefer rigorous details, beware] Cold, calculating, and flirtatious (bottom) & cool, handsome, direct, and cocky (top) Mi Bai closed his eyes, then opened them to find himself back in the year a talent scout discovered him. By chance, he became bound to the Idol Heartthrob Development System. [Ding! Idol Heartthrob Development System successfully bound! Please choose a direc 16.1kReads9.5Score2.7k14d adds

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   Go for it! They're all dual male leads! The first one is already finished! It's really well-written! I'll wait a bit before reading the second one, and the third one will probably be a long time coming…

3. 3 撩 He's Got Me Smitten! This Foxlike Idol Really Knows How to Bewitch People! 撩疯了！狐系偶像他真的会蛊人！ Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Boy Band in the Entertainment Industry + A Touch of Everyone’s Favorite + Fluffy, Sweet, Satisfying Wish-Fulfillment + Lots of Original Worldbuilding, Not for Readers Who Pick Apart the Details] As the saying goes: If a boy band doesn’t sell fanservice, they might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes. If a boy band doesn’t flirt with each other, they’ll be nobodies before long! “Are you disgusting or what?” “Stay away from me. Get lost!” Hua Xiuyu transmigrates into a 8.2kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
4. 4 养 Rising Star: Oh No, I've Become a Superstar! 养成系：糟糕，我成巨星啦！ Hen Xing很行Two Male Leads281k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads + idol growth + bottom-led romance + minor golden finger] Liu Xin, once a nobody on the fringes of the Korean entertainment industry, wakes up in the body of Song Yao, an idol trainee on a development-focused program. The environment of this kind of trainee program gives him quite a shock. What? Teachers restrict them from practicing basic singing and dancing after class! What? Trainees get so much exposure through stages and variety shows! What? So having a good-looking face re 501Reads8.4Score10214d adds
5. 5 技 With My Skills Maxed Out, I Became a Top-Tier Star 技能点满后，我成了全能顶流 He Qianyu鹤钤羽Modern Romance2.8M WordsOngoing [System + showbiz + no romance + parallel-world content recreation + ensemble cast] For female readers. The talent show arc is complete, so feel free to dive in. Volume Two, Asian Boy Band, is complete. Volume Three is underway! Content warnings are in the author’s note of Chapter One. There are countless great books on Tomato. If this one isn’t for you, just pick another. Reading is for fun, so if you don’t enjoy this book, I hope you find one you love. In the twentieth year 51.3kReads9.3Score7.1k14d adds

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   The first book seems to be quite popular, no need to elaborate. The second book features four exceptionally strong characters who completely dominate their respective levels. Aside from not being very popular, it's practically flawless among recent boy band novels.

6. 6 女 In a World with Few Men, I Became an Interstellar Top-Tier Star 女多男少，我成为星际顶流爱豆 The Guanghanzi of Anyun Province安云省的广寒子Modern Romance69k WordsOngoing No CP + Idol + Entertainment Industry + Everyone’s Favorite + Battle Royale Survival Audition + Forum Posts + Ambitious Protagonist Park Jaehyun was transported into a world where women vastly outnumbered men. Here, women called all the shots, and male entertainers were presumed to be “no good.” Few managed to stand out, but those who broke through could command a fanbase so huge the streets emptied wherever they went. Armed with the skills of a top-tier star from his previous life and a face th 123Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A stunningly beautiful face, the ultimate idol, a heartthrob.

7. 7 顶 The Right Way to Be the Center of a Top-Tier Star Boy Band 顶流男团C位的正确打开方式 Sour and Spicy Golden Tangyuan酸辣金汤圆Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Female-oriented, no romance, male idol survival show, livestreaming, real-time bullet comments, light ensemble cast] Jiang Ze is a god-tier trainee with a wealth of advantages, including exceptional skills and stunning looks. Yet since entering the industry, he has repeatedly missed his chance to debut. He withdrew from a competition halfway through, his debut group project fell apart, and he was even labeled a nobody on his last survival show. Even so, this time he is determined to debut as th 1.6kReads8.9Score19014d adds

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   ✨Except for the fourth book where the male characters have romantic partners, the others are all typical male idols—clean-mannered, focused on their skills, and quite adept at charming fans. They're so captivating that you can't help but fall head over heels in love with them. The supporting characters are also all unique. I suggest reading them one by one, otherwise you might easily get confused. ω You can start with the completed ones and then let the ongoing ones catch your breath. They're all relatively niche, so not many people have probably read them, but they're all gems. (≧W≦) (Note: I've been involved in the Chinese and Korean entertainment industries for about eight years and have been reading novels for about seven years. I've read quite a few entertainment industry stories, and the stage makeup in these books is particularly well-described and detailed.)

8. 8 顶 Top-Tier Idol, Dating Within the Group 顶流偶像，队内恋爱中 Ying Cheng应程Two Male Leads306k WordsCompleted [Reborn + boy band + sweet romance] In his previous life, He Ran debuted with a major company. He had both the looks and the talent, yet became a scapegoat because of backroom dealings among the executives. He was plagued by rumors of unspoken rules and had countless haters. Reborn overnight, he wastes no time packing up and switching agencies, joining a small company on the verge of bankruptcy. Everyone is ready to laugh at him, but only He Ran knows the company is about to be acquired by a maj 2.7kReads9.4Score34814d adds

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   This really fits your requirements. It's a bit like K-pop, with competition and boy band elements. The book also features a boy band. I don't know how to describe it, but it's just super good. I've reread it several times.

9. 9 清 Your Pure, Flirtatious Su Ge, Taking Over the Entertainment Industry? Consider It Done 清纯钓系你苏哥，娱乐圈？拿下 Jiu Xiaoxiao玖潇潇Two Male Leads402k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + boy band in the entertainment industry + System + no real-life counterparts + plenty of fictional details] [Readers who demand strict historical accuracy, beware] After leaping from a high-rise, Su Yu opens his eyes to find he’s reborn on the day he starts work as the assistant to the top-tier boy band FZS. In his previous life, the entire internet called him unprofessional and accused him of abusing the artists. In the end, while out buying groceries for them, an obsessive fan 1.7kReads8.9Score23014d adds

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   It's a really good book; I've read most of them twice. The first book wasn't finished yet, but I've already read it twice.

10. 10 巨 The Superstar Making Plan 巨星养成计划 Two Five Eight Seven二五八七Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (This is a female-audience story!!!) [No romance + boy-band survival show + debuting in the center position + top-tier star] Li Xingchen, a nobody idol from a company with a hundred-and-eight tiers of obscurity, was tricked by his unscrupulous agency into signing a twenty-year “slave contract.” As a result, he missed the survival show that could have changed his life. Reborn, Li Xingchen learned his lesson the hard way. He immediately gathered evidence, broke his contract with the scummy company 2.4kReads9.2Score29514d adds
11. 11 穿 Transmigrating to a Parallel Universe: The Top-Tier Star Dominates the Talent Show 穿越平行时空：顶流制霸选秀 Li Qingshan Shan李青山山Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast] + [Everyone's Favorite] + [Top-Tier Star] + [No CP] + [Boy Group Audition] + [Debuting in the Center Position] + [Detailed Stage Descriptions] + [Female-Audience-Focused Male Protagonist] [Everyone has a one-sided crush on the protagonist] Xie Qing Yu was the leader of the top-tier boy band NOVA-X. On the way to lead the members to the final stop of their world tour, he was caught in a multi-car pileup on an overpass and transported into the body of another version of himself in 7.5kReads9.0Score89714d adds
12. 12 懒 The Idol Life of a Laid-Back Trainee 懒系选手的爱豆人生 Tea Terrace茶砌Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No romance, no romance, no romance] [Not based on real people! Unrelated to reality! Feel free to consider it a parallel world!] Zhou Yijin had always been lazy, so his mother sent him to TN to train as an idol. He only wanted to quietly finish his trainee days and leave, but he was so dazzlingly handsome that he accidentally debuted. At first, he just wanted to be an obscure little idol and keep a low profile. Who knew his older brothers would dote on him, his older sisters would spoil him, hi 8.1kReads9.4Score74514d adds

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    The three male leads are really strong; their stage performances were electrifying and explosive, truly amazing!

13. 13 莫 Somehow, I Became the Top-Tier Star in the Center Position 莫名其妙翻身成了C位顶流 Three Feet of Frost寒霜三尺Two Male Leads560k WordsCompleted [Boy band + no female lead + group favorite + no CP] Xiang Yue wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the worst member of the hottest boy band, the dead-last loser. The only things people online have to say about him are: leech, nuisance, nepotism hire, and useless pretty face. And the person he's become is himself from a parallel world. Normally, when you transmigrate, the first thing to do is preserve the original character's persona, then slowly change the public's opinion of them. That's 14.4kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds

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    It's really good!!! Trust me!!! I highly recommend it!!! [Learned it][Learned it]

14. 14 顶 The Only Omega in a Top-Tier Star Boy Band 顶流男团唯一O Luan Luan Picks Up Dreams栾栾拾梦7k WordsCompleted The Only Omega in a Top-Tier Star Boy Band 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended, looks great 😄

15. 15 绑 After Binding to the Fan Site Manager System, I Became an Entertainment Mogul 绑定站姐系统后，我成娱乐巨头了 Zhou Qi昼歧Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Super-rich fan-site creator + forum posts + System + wish fulfillment + 1v1 (exclusive fan) + no CP + career-focused fan + fan-oriented] After her illness returns and a heartless company fires her, Shen Jiyue can't afford the rent. She sits outside a 24-hour convenience store, ready to wait for death. She accidentally overhears a juicy scandal about a popular trainee from the newly launched idol survival show “Star Planet.” When she's discovered, Shen Jiyue is falsely accused of being a sasaeng 21.4kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds

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    1 Is an entertainment industry story, no romantic pairing, forum-style + system, purely career-oriented. 2 Is a K-pop story, featuring Han's debut, top ranking, god-like visuals, all-around ace, no romantic pairing, and a satisfying read.

16. 16 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 5.9kReads7.3Score41314d adds
17. 17 韩 I Quietly Made It to the Top in Korean Showbiz 韩娱就这样淡淡的登顶了 No Ginger in the Cold Dishes凉菜不要放姜Modern Romance965k WordsOngoing Original male lead, no CP Korean entertainment industry script in progress... (A semi-fictional Korean entertainment-industry setting, irreverent and realistic, with no real-life models for the good characters and all the scandals treated as true.) As a kid, I thought I'd live a luxurious life, lounging in a Manhattan penthouse and listening to my trust fund payments come in while sighing, "I don't want a lot of money. I want a lot of love." Later, it turned into a grungy rock life in Japan, whe 5.6kReads8.0Score40314d adds

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    Every single one is a masterpiece!!!

18. 18 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 13.5kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds
19. 19 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 9.9kReads8.8Score69414d adds
20. 20 内 Even the Shy, Unnoticed Idol Is Doing Their Best to Stay Active 内向小透明爱豆也有在好好营业 Generating Randomly正在随机生成Urban671k WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry] [Variety shows] [Livestream] [Everyday life] [No song plagiarism] [Wide range of music recommendations] [Forming a group] Even though An Che was born into a terrible family, he never gave up hope of living. By a stroke of luck, he entered the entertainment industry and became a boy band member, quickly rising to fame thanks to his exceptional looks and outstanding professional skills. Watch An Che turn his tragic life around! (I’m not good at writing blurbs. Please read 897Reads8.9Score10014d adds
21. 21 神 The Gorgeous Face of the Group Is Actually an All-Round ACE 神颜门面竟是全能ACE A Little More再来点Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [No Romance Pairing + Boy Group Survival Show + Center Debut + Fanfic Writer + System + Entertainment Industry] [Fictional Setting] A top-tier star idol’s group is forced to disband after a teammate’s scandal. He tries to switch to acting, but dies in an accident. When he wakes up again, he has transmigrated into the body of an eighteen-year-old with the same name! What? The System signed him up for a talent competition? Yu Bei puts on a fake smile: This time, his teammates had better keep their 2.9kReads7.6Score32414d adds
22. 22 钓 After the Alluring Beauty Caught the Obsessive Tycoon’s Eye 钓系美人被偏执大佬盯上后 Qixingyan七幸言Two Male Leads277k WordsCompleted [Two male leads! Both devoted! One-on-one! Sweet romance! Transmigrate into a book!] When Xie Chuyuan opened his eyes, he found that he'd transmigrated into a mindless novel about a beloved group, written by a hater. He had become the heart donor for the sickly protagonist. From the moment he learned what fate had in store for him, Xie Chuyuan kept making money, planning to flee far away. Unexpectedly, after a wrap party, he walked out the door and crashed straight into someone's arms. * The fir 6.2kReads9.5Score79114d adds
23. 23 全 The National Idol Begins with Singing, Dancing, and RAP 全民偶像从唱跳RAP开始 Fantasy Grand Cult Leader玄幻大教主Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Yuchen is an obscure, bottom-tier celebrity who has spent ten years in showbiz. He transmigrates to Blue Star, a world with a barren entertainment scene, and becomes a sixteen-year-old high school student. To promote Earth’s outstanding entertainment works on Blue Star and become an excellent plagiarist... ahem, an idol superstar, he’ll definitely need a System. After he invokes it with a string of incantations, his very own troublesome System finally arrives: the Positive Energy Idol Deve 808Reads7.0Score10914d adds
24. 24 出 After Leaving the Village, I Coasted My Way to the Boy Band's Center Position 出村后靠咸鱼苟到了男团C位 Mu Shen木栕Two Male Leads361k WordsOngoing [Male Idol Survival Show; Two Male Leads: Luo Yu and Chen Ze; Career-Focused with Romance as a Subplot] Two thousand yuan a month, meals and housing included! The words were printed in huge red letters on a garishly colorful flyer. Chen Ze tightened his grip on the crumpled paper and carefully filled in his name on the application form... , , The company was on the verge of bankruptcy. It never expected that spending a few dozen yuan to hire people to hand out flyers would accidentally bring bac 74Reads8.8Score—14d adds
25. 25 养 The Trainee Idol Returns, Now at Max Level 养成系偶像回归，归来已满级 Wandering Hero Yaoyao侠客妖妖Modern Romance912k WordsOngoing (Entertainment industry + talent competitions + triumphant stage performances + no romance + career-focused) On debut night, Shen Yu came in sixth and was eliminated. His teammates debuted as a group and stood in the spotlight, while he was mocked across the internet, branded “rude” and “socially inept,” and cast aside for good. At thirty, he died in a car accident. When he opened his eyes again, he was fifteen, back at the debut showcase that had changed his fate. This time, he wouldn't fight t 42kReads8.5Score4.7k14d adds

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    All of them are without a romantic pairing; only the third one is a talent show.

26. 26 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—14d adds

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    South Korea 🇰🇷 is seriously so super super amazing ahh ...

27. 27 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 1kReads8.2Score10214d adds
28. 28 重 Reborn, My Star Is on the Rise 重生后我星途璀璨 Peachy Xunxunzi蜜桃勋勋子Modern Romance270k WordsOngoing [No Romance • Fan Service • Entertainment Industry • Idol • Career-Focused] In his previous life, he chased his dreams, only to see all four attempts to debut as part of a group end in failure. With an ordinary face and an ordinary family, all he had to show for ten years was a body covered in scars. To survive, he had no choice but to return home. With no degree, experience, or connections, he drifted between film sets, playing expendable bit parts. At least he still had fans who supported him. 606Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 29 韩 Korean Showbiz: Fighting to Survive, One Day at a Time 韩娱：今天也在努力求生 Tomorrow's Professional Slacker后天摸鱼圣体Modern Romance715k WordsOngoing [K-pop + Boy Band + No Romance + Cheerful Puppy-Like Male Lead’s Growth] (You don’t need to know anything about K-pop to enjoy this. The rating is low because not enough people have read it to raise it.) (Also, before his debut, the System is the biggest villain. It was never meant to be a golden finger!) Serious blurb: As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Li Mai, who’d been unlucky for eight lifetimes, was suddenly kidnapped by a shady System calling itself “the Special Mo 2.7kReads8.6Score16114d adds

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    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

30. 30 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 4.7kReads8.0Score27514d adds

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    The male lead was a top star in his past life. In this life, he wants to slack off and just eat and drink, but he is forced by the system and given a succubus physique. He participates in a trainee variety show, but the breach of contract fee is five million, which he can't afford, so he slacks off on the show. He becomes more and more popular as he slacks off. The low rating is because it's short. It's worth updating more. It's worth keeping for a while.

31. 31 骑 An All-Rounder at Horse Riding and Falconry? The Stunning Captain Leaves Everyone Stunned 骑马训鹰全能？神颜队长震惊众人 Fish in My Arms怀中鱼Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, 1v1 + both leads' romantic histories are spotless + showbiz + boy band + fanfic writer + power fantasy + sweet romance + adored by all + original settings + no real-life inspirations, set in a fictional world] [The ultimate bad-boy heartthrob × irresistible charmer] [The author's writing improves steadily; the middle and later parts are better than the early pre-debut chapters] - “Through adversity, straight to the stars” - In his previous life, Yu Tachi debuted through a talent 2.7kReads9.0Score42114d adds

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    I don't really understand these things in the entertainment industry, but this is genuinely good.

32. 32 A A-Rated! The Gorgeous Boy Band Is Taking the Entertainment Industry by Storm A爆！神颜男团杀疯内娱 New Book, Boldly Charging into FanFan新书勇闯番番Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Male lead's perspective + no romance + entertainment-industry System + ensemble boy group] Jiang Beisheng, a top-level wanted criminal in an apocalyptic world, was hunted by the eight major Alliance bases. After narrowly escaping death several times, he was finally captured and had both legs crushed. Using an unknown method, he broke out of prison, fell into the sea, and disappeared. Jiang Beisheng thought he wouldn't survive this time, but woke up in another parallel world. System: Please join 30.3kReads9.4Score5.1k14d adds

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    Babies, I'm currently reading the first book; it has a romantic pairing and is quite good. I haven't read the second, third, and fifth books yet, but the summaries seem promising. You should check them out! The fourth book is also good; the protagonist is super awesome, very strong, powerful, and has a great background! The sixth book is amazing; it's a transmigration story, and let's just say our protagonist, Bei Ge, is incredibly strong! There's no romantic pairing. The seventh book is truly captivating; it's so alluring I've already read it twice, and it does have a romantic pairing, hehe! The eighth book also has a romantic pairing, and I've already finished it, and I might read it a second time! The last book is also okay, but I haven't finished it yet. If you're interested, you should check it out! [Shy][shy][shy]

33. 33 影 The Film and TV Industry Banned Me? I Debuted in a Boy Band Instead 影视圈封杀我？反手男团出道 The Old Book Gets Another Chance旧书重来一次Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Nan transmigrates to Shuinan Star. Using his scattered knowledge of Earth's entertainment industry, he makes a film called Those Years, becoming a genius director. But while filming his second movie, Fengshen, he is suppressed by the powerful Zhangda Capital. With no other choice, he binds himself to a System and debuts as a member of a boy band. One song, "Gento," makes him the ultimate stage demon. One song, "Lotto," lets him take his charm to the limit. One song, "Past Like the Wind," d 3.1kReads9.1Score36314d adds

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    These are all good books, none of them have a female lead. The second one has a system, the first one doesn't.

34. 34 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 13.7kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Books by the same author, all about idols, are absolutely amazing!!! Highly recommended!!! [Top post][Top post][Top post][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

35. 35 营 After Playing to the Fans, the Unknown Survival Show Contestant Debuts in the Center Position 营业媚粉后，选秀小透明C位出道 Rain Leaves No Trace湮雨无痕Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted (Complete! Read with confidence!) [Female-oriented male protagonist + boy band survival show + no romance + no cheat powers + starts in the middle tier + underdog comeback + fan-service CP + pandering to fans] After ten years of hard training, Xu Yiheng returned still an unknown nobody. With everything on the line, he entered a survival show as his last shot at life! Know yourself and your opponent, and you will never lose a battle. To stand out, he thoroughly studied the show's format and fan p 1kReads9.3Score10314d adds

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    They were all to my liking; even though I'm not a fan of celebrities, I enjoyed them all. I'll warn you about the first one: there's a scene where the protagonist goes to a Korean talent show event, and a member of a girl group gives him their personal account. He contacts them, but their conversations remain purely businesslike. There's a little bit of ambiguity, but I didn't find it problematic. People who haven't been in love often experience youthful infatuation, and I feel this is a feeling every teenager goes through. The second book has a lot of forum-style writing; if you don't like that, you can skip it. I finished the third one, but I've forgotten some of the plot. Recommended! Because I don't read many talent show novels that I can finish.

36. 36 左 Working the Crowd on One Side, Flirting with Fans on the Other: The Stunning Royal Scion Becomes a Top-Tier Star 左营业，右媚粉，神颜皇族变顶流 Rain Leaves No Trace湮雨无痕Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [No romance + boy-band idols + fanservice flirting + fan pandering + group darling] In a boy-band survival show, ordinary contestants have to work hard, while fan favorites have to make a comeback. As a contestant pushed by the production team through connections, short for “royalty,” it seems that after putting up with all the pressure, he should step aside gracefully and obediently become a background character. Yet Lu Yanzhou is also the visual most likely to be written off as useless; And th 1.1kReads8.8Score12814d adds

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    Two books by the same author, both about debuting through talent shows. The first book ended with the talent show, and it's finished but I still wanted more. The second book is still being serialized, and the talent show has now ended. Both books have a lot of forum-style content, a strong flavor, and are very interesting. The male lead is scheming, and both debut as the center. The setting in the stories has some Korean entertainment elements, such as music show stages, and there is room for boy groups to survive. They are good and I love reading them!

37. 37 穿 After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Character, the Whole World Is Enchanted by Me 穿成炮灰后全世界为我神魂颠倒 Frost Pavilion寒霜榭Two Male Leads359k WordsCompleted [Male leads] [Stunning protagonist] [Quick transmigration] [Fragmented personalities] [Everyone loves him, with rivals battling for his attention] A gorgeous, sleepy dimwit with a wildly unconventional way of thinking. After Qiao Yu died, the System recruited him into the Quick Transmigration Department as a member of the cannon-fodder team. Faced with plots full of face-slapping and physical and emotional abuse, Qiao Yu, who was too sick to go on living, flatly refused: “No.” System: “Stick clo 16.1kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    Instead of saying anything nice, I'll just watch!

38. 38 齁 So Sweet! The Boy Band Visual and the Leader Show Off Their Love on a Music Show 齁甜！男团颜担和队长在音综虐狗 Xin Yue Mom鑫阅妈Two Male Leads361k WordsCompleted [No female lead + showbiz + reunion after a separation + reborn + sweet romance + variety shows + boy band] Rumor has it that a week before VVONE, the rookie boy band heavily promoted by Shengyan Entertainment, was set to debut, a new member was suddenly added to the group. He even took over as leader, and the other members refused to accept him while the fans protested. Before long, however, his talent won everyone over. Everyone, that is, except Su Yi, the group’s main vocalist and visual, who 273Reads8.8Score—14d adds
39. 39 穿 After Becoming the Sickly Villain's Mortal Enemy, I Debuted in the Center 穿成病娇反派死对头后我C位出道 Pineapple Is Really Sweet凤梨狠甜Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + idol competition + slapstick + showbiz] Ao Su, Huaxia's youngest top-tier star, transmigrates into a boy-band competition novel and becomes a sharp-tongued cannon-fodder supporting character. He repeatedly dances on the edge of death, only to end up scared to death by a yandere villain. After transmigrating into the book, the max-level expert finds himself back in the beginner's village. Ao Su carefully plots his way to becoming the center of the twelve-member Zodiac 593Reads9.2Score10214d adds
40. 40 从 From Supporting Act to Top-Tier Star: Slaying the Boy Band Audition 从陪衬到顶流：在男团选秀杀疯了 Rain Leaves No Trace湮雨无痕Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because the book just opened for ratings, so feel free to give it a try!) [Boy Group Survival Show + No Romance + Ambitious and Competitive Career-Minded Protagonist + Satisfying Comeback + Fan-Service Pairings + Fan-Pleasing] Strike while the iron is hot. Hesitate, and your momentum fades; wait too long, and it's gone. Gu Heng debuted twice, yet came back still an unknown rookie. Even on a survival show, he was nothing more than a supporting act for his teammates. But he refu 648Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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    The so-called shining moments are never waited for, but earned. Gu Heng's character is a highlight—he refuses to accept his fate after two failed debuts, and instead of playing the role of a silent, unrequited lover, he embodies the spirit of "if you want it, fight for it": actively seeking extra audition qualifications, hiring people to take viral photos, and boldly grabbing live stream camera shots. This undisguised ambition is not annoying; instead, it resonates with readers' expectations of "breaking free from fate." The absence of a romantic pairing allows the plot to focus on the stage itself. The interactions between the members are all based on friendship, interspersed with promotional couple activities done to gain fans. This not only reflects the reality of the idol industry but also allows the sweet moments in the comments to run parallel with the career storyline without conflict, maximizing the sense of realism. What makes the novel most addictive is its precise grasp of the core thrills of talent show novels: from an unknown supporting role to a top star under the spotlight, every stage comeback, every camera shot comeback, and every vote reversal is written with exhilarating detail. The author's depiction of the fan culture is exceptionally realistic, capturing both the passionate dedication of fans who fight for their idols and highlighting the core message that "following stars is about personal enjoyment," resonating deeply with female fans. There are no extraordinary advantages, only calculated moves and solid skills; Gu Heng's journey to success perfectly exemplifies the saying "opportunity favors the proactive." Some may find the rating low, but it's genuinely good 👀 I'm not kidding, I don't know why so few people have read it [what].

41. 41 韩 Korean Showbiz: A Top Talent Scout Has Been Stalking Me for Three Years 韩娱：顶级星探蹲我三年 Jiang Yao姜遥Modern Romance396k WordsOngoing [Unmatched looks + everyone’s darling + fan service + satisfying read + no romance + top-tier star + destined superstar + global icon] With his astonishing looks, flawless character, extraordinary abilities, and excellent grades, Shen Yuyue has been watched by talent scouts for three years. Then, through a stroke of luck, he becomes a trainee at Nova. Even as a trainee, he gets approached for endorsements. In just a few short months, his incredible ability and popularity help him debut with his 5.3kReads—Score44214d adds

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    This is truly K-pop! The main character, Shen Yuyue, is an all-around ace, and there's no romantic pairing. It's a trio group with a very friendly atmosphere. Everyone is kind and has their own shining qualities. The main character is also a great person with impeccable character, very dedicated to her fans, and a complete romantic genius! [Kissing emoji] The author is also incredibly kind and listens to advice. It's definitely worth reading! 😘

42. 42 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 3.9kReads8.4Score47414d adds

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    These are all incredibly good, highly recommended. The first three are uncoupled, while the last one leans towards an all-male relationship.

43. 43 一 I Woke Up Straight, but Now I’m a Flirty Genius?! 一觉醒来顺直男变媚粉天才？！ Qi Shi乞矢Modern Romance201k WordsOngoing [Entertainment Industry + Boy Band + Fanservice + Character Growth + Forum Posts] There are no official couples in this story, so ship whoever you like. * Yuan Zhi wakes up one day and goes from an engineering student to a male idol... Huh? He doesn't even know what an idol is, and now he's supposed to become one... Is this for real? * As he makes his way from trainee to debut, he receives plenty of love, and his outlook begins to change. He goes from knowing nothing about stanning idols, and ev 132Reads5.5Score10414d adds
44. 44 在 After Slacking Off on a Survival Show, I Debuted in the Center Position [Entertainment Industry] 在选秀节目划水后我C位出道了［娱乐圈］ Cheng Yunyou橙云悠Two Male Leads568k WordsCompleted [Scheming, deadpan, and mischievous X effortlessly flirtatious] After his first stage performance, Ruan Yan looked at the rankings and put on a disappointed expression for the cameras. But... Onstage: Aw, I'm so disappointed. Offstage: Hehe, I'm faking it. To Ruan Yan, talent shows were nowhere near as appealing as a plate of braised pork. Surrounded by so many strong competitors, all he wanted was to coast along and be a pretty little freeloader. But that dream was cruelly shattered after his f 275Reads8.2Score10314d adds
45. 45 成 Become a Shining Star 成为耀眼的一颗星星吧 Pray for the Wind Along the Way一路风祈Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted (New ideas every day. If you don’t like them, please don’t click in!) In this world where entertainment reigns supreme, everyone wants to be the brightest star, but how many people never make it past the starting line? His goal had nothing to do with this in the first place, but he still found himself drawn into this world. 104Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 46 参 After Joining a Boy Band Survival Show, I Became the B-King 参加男团选秀后我成了Bking It Nearly Cost Me Half My Life要了我半条命Two Male Leads531k WordsCompleted About the Career Other people's idols: Practicing hard offstage, staying up all night, working themselves to the bone... Feng Yao: I just want to lie around. Sleep comes before everything else... And then Feng Yao keeps leading the votes by a huge margin. The haters: She's got nothing but her face. A pretty prop. Later: What kind of B-king script is she following? While other idols are releasing songs, appearing on variety shows, taking roles, and trying to make a name for themselves, Fen 391Reads8.2Score—14d adds
47. 47 落 After Hitting Rock Bottom, I Became a Top-Tier Star 落魄后，我成了娱乐圈顶流 Translucence透光Two Male Leads380k WordsCompleted [Two male leads+reunion after a long separation+entertainment industry+both physically and emotionally devoted] The school's heartthrob with a heaven-gifted voice, the receiver VS the aloof, powerful illegitimate son of a wealthy family, the pursuer Mu Mian is a little-known singer, so obscure that the entertainment industry had no record of him in the two years since his debut. After joining a travel variety show: The good news: he became famous. The bad news: people were about to hate him out 5.1kReads9.4Score94914d adds

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    These are absolutely amazing boy group audition novels! I'm still reading them even after I've finished them all. They're definitely worth watching, they're all gems! [Kissing emojis]

48. 48 全 All-Round Top-Tier Star 全能顶流 Lazy Cat's Laziness懒猫的懒Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + career-building + secret identities + no heroine + one male lead] [A novel aimed at women!!! Lots of interaction between idol and fans!!!] After returning to China, Chu Yu has no idea where to go, so he joins an audition show that provides meals and lodging. To his surprise, he becomes a sensation! From forming a group on a talent show to going solo after the group disbands, From an all-around idol to an all-around entertainer, Singing, dancing, writing lyrics and composing music, the 3.4kReads9.3Score35814d adds

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    My top picks! Qiqi and Yu Ge are both incredibly talented! Qiqi debuted as a trainee in the K-pop scene, while Yu Ge debuted through a talent show similar to Idol Producer in the Chinese entertainment industry. Both are fantastic! You won't regret investing in them!

49. 49 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 2.5kReads9.4Score23714d adds
50. 50 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 961Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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    🌻These are all about boy bands. ① The male lead is reborn and joins a boy band he followed in his previous life. ②It's a boy band training story; the male lead is reborn as a child and wants to become a cool and aloof male god because of a system. It's very good. ③The male lead runs away from home and returns to his country. A talent show offers him room and board and he becomes a sensation after participating. The male lead is actually an extraordinary genius.

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