♟️The Protagonist Retires From the Entertainment Industry, Then Returns to the Spotlight Years Later ♟️主角退隐娱乐圈，时隔多年回归，再次曝光

1. 1 娱 Showbiz: My Childhood Friend Is a Sneaky Prankster Who Loves to Mess with Boss Yang 娱乐：竹马老六，专坑怨种杨老板 A Little Red Flower for You送你一个小红花Urban459k WordsCompleted Transmigrated to Blue Star. At 17, Lu Chen rose to become a music superstar with hits like "Qilixiang," "Flower Sea," and "Black Sweater." In the third year at the peak of his career, Lu Chen chose to retire and lie flat. Ten years later, he was dragged in to save the day at a music festival directed by Yang Mi. Lu Chen: For my appearance fee, I want a cool billion! Yang Mi: I give up, you sly old fox! With one performance of "Ten Years," he announced to the world: Your old man is still your old 15.8kReads8.0Score750Shelves

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   🌸The protagonist was a music superstar at seventeen, and chose to retire from the entertainment industry at the peak of his twenties. Ten years later, his wife pulled him back to save the day, and his first words were a whole [crying] youth, instantly bringing tears to my eyes.

2. 2 那 Back Then, I Kept My Hands in My Pockets and Sang Only the Opening at Concerts 那年我双手插兜，演唱会只唱开头 It's a Salty Flying Fish是咸飞鱼呢Urban294k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Li Yu was the king of the music scene, but a sudden illness made him disappear from public view. Ten years later, Li Yu, weary to the bone, decides to relaunch his concert tour. But from the start, some rap brat mocks him as a washed-up singer? At the first concert, tickets sell out in a single second, proving all the haters wrong. The whole internet is in tears: The good old days are back! But when Li Yu steps onto the stage and the backing track starts, the moment he sings 529Reads6.4Score—Shelves
3. 3 娱 Showbiz: A Specialist in Villain Roles, Starting with Playing Zhao Gao 娱乐：反派专业户，从演赵高开始 Nanye Wu南野武Urban1.0M WordsCompleted (If you want a short-drama adaptation, search for "Villain Specialist") [One Female Lead: Meng Ziyi] + [Best Actor] + [Entertainment Industry] + [Villain Specialist] In his previous life, Lin Ye was a washed-up actor with no fans, a girlfriend who ran off with someone else, and five million yuan in bank debt. After being reborn, he activated the "Fiction Becomes Reality" Villain Best Actor System. From the start, he played Zhao Gao, delivering a stunning performance that wowed the entire interne 19kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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   [Making a face][Making a face][Making a face]

4. 4 无 The Fourth Book on Wufeng Mountain 无锋山上的第4本书 On Wufeng Mountain无锋山上Urban131k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, Li Feng, a relationship advice streamer, binds to the [Music Therapy Streamer System]. All he has to do is answer viewers’ questions in his livestreams to earn all kinds of entertainment skills! But these healing songs are a little strange! He sings “Itch” to a lonely housewife! “Come on, let’s have some fun!” He sings “Monkey” to a man with erectile dysfunction! “What use do I have for this iron staff!” He sings “Hair Like Snow” to a young man whose hair has turned white p —Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 跑 Keep Running: I Stole the Show’s Supplies from the Start, and the Crew Lost It 跑男：开局偷家，节目组破防了 LihahaUrban775k WordsOngoing [Backstabbing as a way of life + sneaky player + comedy + iconic variety-show moments + a mash-up of games] [One heroine, light slice-of-life, heavy on variety shows. Most of the story takes place during the shows themselves, so think of it as a variety show in text form. I haven’t written any interactive comment feeds. If you want those, post a review comment and join the real readers’ conversation!] [Not invincible. There are wins and losses. Just have fun with the comedy!] [You might want to 1.4kReads7.6Score100Shelves
6. 6 华 Chinese Showbiz: How Can an Actor Fly on a Sword? 华娱：他一个演员怎么会御剑飞行 Qu Qianwen区欠文Urban1.8M WordsOngoing 5.9kReads8.4Score343Shelves
7. 7 娱 Showbiz: I Stole the Korean Wave and Became the Godfather of Chinese Entertainment 娱乐：截胡韩流，我成了华娱教父 Who's Lazy Sheep? I'm the Lazy King谁是懒羊羊我是懒大王Urban64k WordsOngoing “You Chinese are only fit to be stepping stones for Korean pop!” In his previous life, Lin Mo was a “tool” for a Korean company: he sang the hardest parts, took the blame for every scandal, and ultimately died onstage saving his teammates. Reborn on the day he terminated his contract, he awakened the [Entertainment Classics System]. Looking at his still-ordinary face in the mirror, he sneered: “EXO’s ‘Growl’? From now on, it’s called ‘Dragon’s Roar’!” Three years later, when Korea’s three bigges 3Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 开 From the Start, I Blow Everyone Away with a Qilin Song at the Ultimate Showdown 开局在巅峰对决一首麒麟炸翻全场 Winter Philosopher冬日哲理家Urban597k WordsCompleted Entertainment industry + reborn + System + one heroine, Song Yuqi Wang Hechen accidentally transmigrates into the body of someone who shares his name. After learning that his older brother is the popular young actor Wang Hedi, he plans to live a carefree life under his brother’s “protection.” Maybe even Heaven can’t stand Wang Hechen’s desire to slack off, because a transmigration golden finger drops from the sky, smashing his “lazy fish dream” and forcing him to get to work. So Wang Hechen borr 1.2kReads6.5Score100Shelves
9. 9 娱 Showbiz: I Became a Top-Tier Star Overnight and Turned the Industry Upside Down 娱乐：一夜升顶流，我圈内掀桌子 Chilly Ice Cream Cone甜筒冰冰凉Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Entertainment Industry] [System] [Beautiful Celebrity] [Film and TV] [Variety Shows] Su Ran was reborn in a parallel world and watched as his System loaded. He threw himself into the entertainment industry, never expecting the loading to take several years. Just as he was about to become a top-tier star, the Five Hahas show crew suddenly showed up. System activated... [Beginner Mission: Join the entertainment industry immediately, young man!] [Reward: Learn Wing Chun and gain the song "Above th 38.4kReads7.7Score2.1kShelves
10. 10 糟 Oh No, I've Become Someone's Biggest Supporter 糟糕，我成大腿了 My Snoring Is Louder Than My Alarm呼噜声比闹钟响Urban1.8M WordsCompleted After being reborn, this engineering-minded man has no desire to keep doing backbreaking labor, so he dives headfirst into the film and TV industry. He thought he’d get in good with the future stars ahead of time, but unexpectedly, he became the biggest star of them all... 4kReads7.7Score140Shelves
11. 11 娱 Showbiz: Maxed-Out Charm, the Female Stars’ First Love 娱乐：魅力点满，女明星的白月光 Autumn in Plain White素白之秋Urban2.8M WordsOngoing [Partially fictionalized entertainment industry] [Multiple female leads] [The only supernatural being] [Explosive from start to finish] [Mastermind who leaves nothing to chance] [Nuanced romance] [No frustrating drama] [QCQS] Song Yu transmigrates to Blue Star, where he starts out with nothing: no identity, no education, not even a cat. “Ding! Emotion Collection System activated!” No identity? No education? Click here to receive a diploma from the top university, and you'll even be the top st 60.2kReads8.4Score4.5kShelves
12. 12 华 Chinese Showbiz: Starting with Investing in Titanic 华娱从投资泰坦尼克开始 Talking with People与人语Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Back at age twenty, I'm no longer a little-known director. It's time to get moving. I need to make films, secure investments, and make the most of what's left of Hong Kong cinema to do some of the things I've always wanted to do! 1.4kReads5.9Score107Shelves
13. 13 混 Making My Way in Showbiz, Bringing Warmth to the Actresses 混在娱乐圈，给女明星们送温暖 Dreams Come True梦想会成真Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Director Chen the Good Samaritan is generous and kind, and loves nothing more than showering female stars with kindness. But the enchantresses and celestial maidens are always trying to remake the soul of this great benefactor. The threads cannot be untangled; the more they wind around each other, the more tangled they become. 6.3kReads6.4Score362Shelves
14. 14 重 Reborn: The Number One Consortium, Rewards for Every Employee Hired 重生：第一财团，招员工就有奖励 Ten Updates a Day Makes You Thin十更怪瘦Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In his previous life, he chased after the campus belle for years, but she still treated him with indifference. After being reborn, he gets an employee System. To his utter surprise, the first person he hires is a mature, stunning female secretary who turns out to be the campus belle herself... 50.4kReads8.7Score4.3kShelves
15. 15 娱 Showbiz: From the Start, I Move Into Yang Mi's Home 娱乐：开局入住杨蜜家中 Yimu Weilan衣木微澜Urban4.0M WordsCompleted A fresh new story, and I hope you’ll enjoy it and show it lots of support! It’s another everyday story about the entertainment industry, focused mainly on daily life, with filming and other activities taking a supporting role. 14.1kReads8.4Score958Shelves
16. 16 世 The Heir Returns and Spoils His Showbiz Sister Rotten 世子归来，将娱乐圈姐姐宠上天 Sun and Moon Make the Word Bright日月言明Urban1.6M WordsOngoing [Showbiz] + [Stars] + [Film and TV] + [Variety Shows] Yun Tian runs into top-tier star Yang Mi at Paris Fashion Week, and the two begin a sweet romance. After returning to China, he sets up an entertainment company and gives top-tier resources to Yang Mi, Liu Yifei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and many other actresses. But his true identity is the heir to the Yun family. 9.3kReads6.3Score487Shelves
17. 17 制 Conquering Showbiz, Starting with a Song Called Decent 制霸娱乐圈，从一首体面开始 Nothing Can Be Done无计奈何Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Urban + Entertainment Industry + Transmigration + Multiple Heroines] Backstage at the graduation gala, Su Jin is humiliated by his campus beauty girlfriend and her new flame, a composer. Then he obtains the Entertainment Industry Domination System and turns the tables, bringing the whole crowd to tears with his performance onstage. One song, “Decent,” and he goes viral across the internet. His ex-girlfriend comes crawling back, asking to get back together. “Can I sing that song?” Su Yan laughs. 19.4kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves
18. 18 让 You Asked Me to Act, So Why Am I Serving Time in Showbiz? 让你演戏，你在娱乐圈服刑 Yu Mo Lingxiao雨沫凌霄Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Filmmaking + System + female celebrities + entertainment industry + satisfying read] After accidentally transmigrating to a parallel world, a bit-part actor content to coast through life suddenly awakens the strongest villain System! Su Bin: “Director, am I playing the villain right?” The director stammers, “You’d better tone it down a little.” He makes a cameo in The Dead End, appearing in a two-minute interrogation scene. Not only does his acting outshine three Best Actor winners, he even end 2.6kReads6.7Score183Shelves
19. 19 娱 Entertainment Mogul 2002 娱乐大亨2002 The Internet’s Number One Newbie全网第一萌新Urban1.0M WordsOngoing In 2024, Chen Zheng, a struggling actor with barely a handful of fans, was reborn at the dawn of the new century and immediately encountered the most beautiful Chang'e in Chinese entertainment... Given a second life, Chen Zheng sets sail in 2002 to build a vast entertainment empire. PS: This novel has no System! 124Reads8.8Score—Shelves
20. 20 娱 Showbiz: From the Start, I Woke Up Beside Da Mimi 娱乐：开局从大蜜蜜身边醒来 Yi Wa一哇Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Life comes down to two words: Be Water, My Friend! People should be like water, going with the flow and making the best of whatever comes their way. If good fortune should strike and you get the chance to transmigrate, what would you choose? The less people have, the more fiercely they tend to make up for it and seize everything back when an opportunity comes along. An ordinary horndog unexpectedly transmigrates into the glittering upper circles. Money and beautiful women naturally become his ul 1.7kReads7.2Score103Shelves
21. 21 华 Chinese Showbiz: One Song, “Do You Love Me or Not,” Sets the Whole Crowd Ablaze 华娱：一曲【爱不爱我】炸裂全场 Cola Needs Ice可乐需加冰Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ye Tian was once a singer and actor. After years of struggling, he became an unknown director. Just as he was drinking with investors until he vomited blood, finally securing an investment of 20 million yuan and preparing to shoot an over-the-top anti-Japanese war drama, disaster struck. An explosion rocked the set, and Ye Tian was reborn in 1993. Looking back on his past, Ye Tian couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He believed this was Heaven giving him a chance to start over. But as he was lo 2kReads5.9Score116Shelves
22. 22 为 To Make Money, I Took Director Zhang as My Godfather 为了赚钱，我认张导为义父 Lu Mixiniu禄米夕牛Urban4.2M WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was just an ordinary citizen with a life in shambles. Then one day, he unexpectedly transmigrated into the past and got into the acting program of the Beijing Film Academy's Class of 2009. He has no grand ambitions. He just wants to join the 208 club and rake in the money. Having seen through the ways of the world, all he wants is money! 51.9kReads8.0Score3.3kShelves
23. 23 8 The 85-Born Actresses Exclaim: You’re a Real Acting Pro! 85花们惊呼：你真是演技派啊 An Old Friend Comes from Xizhou西洲故人来Urban2.2M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well~ 1.1kReads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Fashionable and sophisticated woman 1 - Wang Ou, sweet and salty; Gao Yuanyuan, Zhao Min, princess; Jia Jingwen, mother of a celestial being; Liu Xiaoli, the chosen one; Bai Jie, the chosen one; Liu Tao, gentle beauty; Zuo Xiaoqing, a woman who is promoted but not popular; Jing Tian, ​​the most beautiful; Yingying, the most beautiful; Yu Ji, the most beautiful; Zhang Meng, the substitute for the demon queen; Fan Bingbing... And foreign ones too... Take them all, take them all, big and small flowers. The whole story flows smoothly, without abrupt transitions. The timing of the protagonists' encounters with the celebrities is just right, without any awkwardness or jarring moments. Multiple female leads + sensuality + good looks, just go for it!

24. 24 娱 Entertainment Tycoon, With Wuyou Media from the Start 娱乐神豪，开局一个无忧传媒 Little Wordsmith小小字匠Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [The animated adaptation is now available, and a live-action short series is in production] Zhang Cheng transmigrates to a parallel world, inherits an empty shell of a media company, and gains the Entertainment Tycoon System. From Wuyou Media to Wuyou Group, and then to a massive Wuyou entertainment empire… Beautiful online influencers with tens of millions of followers and idol stars whom fans consider untouchable are all employees under his banner. Many years later, even after Zhang Cheng reti 49.6kReads8.8Score3.5kShelves
25. 25 娱 Showbiz: I Start Out Living Off Rich Women and Take It All in Stride! 娱乐：从富婆开始软饭硬吃！ Deep-Fried Autumn油炸秋天Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A millionaire heiress’s romance-writing guide: when men become the top-tier pick, they become true gods! The entertainment industry’s king of living off women, trained by the Tiger of Serious Crimes, Cao Dahua. Living off a woman while holding your head high: that’s our style. Living off a woman while holding your head high: the ideal man. Have you been living off a woman today? 69.3kReads8.7Score3.4kShelves
26. 26 被 After My Daughter Disowned Me, I Made Her Best Friends into Superstars 被女儿断亲，我捧她闺蜜们成巨星 A Half Flask of Rough Wine, Reunited in Joy半壶浊酒喜相逢Urban540k WordsCompleted [The male lead, Liu Shanjun, is 38 and a middle-aged uncle, so if that bothers you, don’t read. Entertainment-industry System + songwriting and acting + feel-good story, no suffering for the male lead] Liu Shanjun, a 28-year-old owner of an MCN influencer agency, transmigrates into the body of another Liu Shanjun, a 38-year-old alcoholic who drank himself into a stroke and paralysis. Looking at “his” own wasted first half of life, Liu Shanjun bursts into tears. He never got to enjoy a single ble 5.4kReads8.1Score484Shelves

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    Perfectly fitting! He transmigrated into the body of Liu Shanjun, a 38-year-old alcoholic paralyzed by a stroke caused by excessive drinking. Looking at his "decadent" first half of life, Liu Shanjun was on the verge of tears. He hadn't enjoyed any blessings, and had suffered no shortage of misery! His predecessor had also left him with a daughter, Liu Ruyan, who harbored immense resentment towards him!

27. 27 娱 Entertainment Showdown: Every Guest on Set Is an Ex-Girlfriend 娱乐修罗场，节目现场全是前女友 I'm Not zmy我不是zmyUrban1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + hilarious + multiple heroines + no angst + no cheating + extra sweet + high-energy twists] Everyone’s laughing at you, but somehow you’re the funniest one of all! Li Lu, a washed-up top-tier star nobody remembers, is about to leave the entertainment industry when he unexpectedly gets invited onto the hottest celebrity dating show. All five female contestants turn out to be ex-girlfriends who dumped him. Lin Lin: “We broke up on good terms, but you didn’t miss me at all. You immed 41.5kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves
28. 28 娱 Showbiz: After Ten Years in the Vault, My Fans Have Grown Up 娱乐：雪藏十年，我的粉丝成年了 Floating Point浮点Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, just after his debut, he became a sensation on campus thanks to online platforms! He became part of countless people's memories! His songs were the soundtrack to every student's youth! But because he only wanted to focus on making music, he was blacklisted. Ten years later, he ended his contract with the company. The moment his new song came out, it topped charts across the internet! Ten years have passed, and his fans are all grown up!!! 5kReads7.6Score304Shelves

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    🌻Ten years ago, the protagonist became a sensation, becoming the voice of countless people. But all he wanted was to make good music, and he was sidelined by his company for ten years. After terminating his contract, his new song caused a sensation online! His fans back then have all come of age!

29. 29 娱 Showbiz: I Went into Seclusion for Three Years, and My Daughter Exposed Me 娱乐：隐居三年，被女儿曝光 Qi Yi Xiao七一潇Urban675k WordsCompleted Lin Fei transmigrates to a parallel world where entertainment is underdeveloped. Under pressure from his wife's company, Lin Fei has no choice but to separate from her and live in seclusion with his daughter. But three years later, when the crew of the hit show Beautiful Countryside arrives, Lin Fei's identity as the ultimate doting dad is gradually revealed! A top chef whose cooking conquers the taste buds of countless men! A martial arts grandmaster who knocks out challengers with a single pun 1.7kReads7.7Score101Shelves

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    Ten years ago, he became a campus sensation online, his songs becoming a cherished memory of students' youth, but he was sidelined for focusing on making music. Ten years later, he terminated his contract with his company, his new song immediately topped the charts online, and his fans have grown up. [Smirking emoji]

30. 30 娱 Showbiz: After Two Years on the Shelf, One Song Shocks the Internet 娱乐：雪藏两年，一首歌震惊全网 Jiu Jiu酒酒Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Shen Yi transmigrates to a parallel world. In this new world, Shen Yi is a singer who made his debut through a talent show. He should have become a huge star, but after being framed, his company shelved him. ... “Draw!” [Congratulations, Host! You have received the following items: perfect pitch, a god-tier voice, god-tier guitar skills, and the song “Dissipating Melancholy.”] In this world, where entertainment is still underdeveloped, Shen Yi is destined to stand out. 90Reads7.7Score121Shelves
31. 31 娱 Showbiz: After Ten Years in the Vault, My Fans Have Finally Grown Up 娱乐：雪藏十年，粉丝终于成年了 Bai Bai Eats Grass白白吃草Urban367k WordsOngoing [No CP + feel-good power fantasy + singing] Once, Su Yuan conquered the entire Chinese music scene with his song "Barefaced," earning himself the nickname "Demon King" from his peers. Unfortunately, his success came from students, and his downfall did too. After one disastrous concert, his company shelved him for ten years. Ten years later, Su Yuan made his comeback, only to have his music dismissed as cheap pop. Times had changed. The music scene now belonged to pretty young idols, and a singer —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 娱 Showbiz: The Reborn Superstar the Whole World Is Waiting to See 娱乐：重生巨星，全世界都在等我出演 The Mage's Sky法师的天空Urban1.6M WordsCompleted When he woke up, Jiang Zhou, who couldn’t sing, had become an entertainer in a parallel world, blacklisted and shelved. Worst of all, his voice had been ruined. And yet The System gave him a mission: become a superstar. What was he supposed to do? Sing? His voice was hoarse. No way! Act? As an extra, would someone have to dub him? No way! Jiang Zhou thought it over. As a modern man with access to a vast music library, why not start out as a behind-the-scenes songwriter? He could nurture a few st 23.1kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
33. 33 娱 Showbiz: You Told Me to Leave the Industry, and Now I'm the Army's Spokesperson 娱乐：让你退圈，你成军队代言人 Ice in a Jade Pot玉壶冰Urban611k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lu Li becomes an obscure young celebrity. Just as his career is going nowhere, Lu Li turns around and announces that he's quitting showbiz. After leaving the industry, Lu Li decisively enlists in the army. Once in the military, Lu Li seizes the opportunity and soars to great heights. Starting with the song “Green Flowers in the Army,” he uses the military's platform to showcase his talent. Soldiers Sortie, Drawing Sword... One hit patriotic production af 23.8kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    🌈🌈🌈⚡🌟🌟You were told to leave the entertainment industry, but you became a military spokesperson. In a parallel world, Lu Li became a washed-up young actor. Seeing his career was already fading, Lu Li decisively chose to leave the entertainment industry. After leaving, Lu Li resolutely chose to join the army. In the army, Lu Li, riding the wave of opportunity, soared to great heights. Starting with the song "Green Flowers in the Army," Lu Li's talent began to shine through the military platform. "Soldiers' Assault," "Bright Sword"...

34. 34 娱 Showbiz: After Five Years in Retirement, I Was Exposed on The Life I Long For 娱乐：退隐五年，被神往曝光了 Little Fried Chicken小炸鸡Urban593k WordsCompleted Ye Xuan transmigrates to a parallel world starved for entertainment, using memories from his previous life to become the brightest new star in the entertainment industry! Who could have guessed that five years ago, at the height of his career, Ye Xuan suddenly retired, leaving the entertainment world with endless regrets? Five years later, the countryside reality show Yearning for the Countryside goes live and unexpectedly puts Ye Xuan back in the spotlight. Award-winning actor, god of song, top 1.7kReads7.6Score105Shelves

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    🌈☔Here! Here! Look here☔☔Entertainment: After retiring for five years, Ye Xuan's story is revealed by the show "Longing for the Countryside." He transmigrates to a parallel world lacking entertainment and uses his memories from his previous life to become the most dazzling new star in the entertainment industry! However, five years ago, Ye Xuan suddenly retired at the peak of his career, leaving the entertainment industry with endless regrets. Five years later, "Longing for the Countryside" premieres, unexpectedly exposing Ye Xuan. Movie star, singing god, great director, investor… each of his identities leaves netizens in awe. "Brother Xuan, come clean! How many identities do you have?!" Ye Xuan sweeps his sword across the sky, covering dozens of feet, and laughs, "I'm just an ordinary person."

35. 35 隐 Returning to the Stage After Two Years Away at the Sweetheart Mentor’s Concert 隐退两年，在甜心教主演唱会复出 Can't Bear to Amuse the Heart娱心不忍Urban509k WordsCompleted Reborn in a parallel world, he finds himself at a live concert by the Sweetheart Queen and activates the Superstar System! The Sweetheart Queen picks him as a lucky audience member and invites him onstage to sing. Sweetheart Queen: “Would you like to sing my signature hit with me?” Chen Qingzhi: “Could I sing one of my own songs?” His rendition of “Gray Track” shoots to the top of the trending charts and becomes an online sensation. He makes his debut, sweeps aside the “Chicken, You’re So Beauti 853Reads6.2Score—Shelves
36. 36 隐 After Five Years in Retirement, One Song Shocks the World 隐退五年，一首歌震惊了全世界 Golden Crow Arrives in the East金乌东至Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A divorce agreement shatters five years of cozy married life. His wife, a celebrated singer, leaves without hesitation. But no one could have guessed that Su Hao’s true identity was the entertainment industry’s most mysterious superstar: Bai Qi. He’s a god of songwriting! A god of acting! And the god of entertainment himself! Su Hao: Since I’m no longer going to live an ordinary life, I might as well shine as brightly as I can. 1.3kReads8.2Score101Shelves
37. 37 隐 I've Been Retired for Three Years, I Really Don't Want to Come Back! 隐退三年，我真不想复出啊！ Ninety Wen九十文Urban338k WordsCompleted He is the trendsetter of fashion. He is the founder of new trends. His performances are hailed as classics, and his Chinese pop music sweeps the globe, winning millions of fans. Whoever he supports becomes a star; whoever he targets is finished. Chu Luo, a third-rate entertainment reporter, transmigrates to a parallel world. A retired entertainer returns to the stage, and one performance of “A Song of Sorrow” amazes the whole internet, making him a top-tier star against all odds. That was the ye 154Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 隐 After Ten Years in Hiding, I Shocked the World by Singing in a Mask 隐退十年,从蒙面唱歌震惊世界 You Just Love to Smile你就爱笑Urban1.0M WordsCompleted He retired from the spotlight for ten years. With his voice ruined, he appeared on the show Masked Singer. Under pressure from all the industry big shots… He took the whole country by storm with a single song! Now this once down-and-out, washed-up singer has returned to the public eye, climbing to the top of music charts everywhere. Some call him a beacon for the industry. Others call him the entertainment industry’s poorest top-tier star: even after winning awards, he’s still eating instant noo 230Reads5.5Score—Shelves
39. 39 退 I Left Showbiz Ten Years Ago, So Why Am I Still a Legend? 退圈十年，怎么江湖还有我的传说 Going Up the Mountain to Be a Taoist上山当道士Urban222k WordsCompleted Maybe other people rely on talent to put on concerts, or they lip-sync. But after I came back from retirement, my singing was nowhere near as good as before. So I just start the song and let the fans sing. Nothing wrong with that, right? My throat feels bad today, so tickets are half price. I’ll sing a couple fewer songs. Nothing wrong with that, right? I put a photo of myself in the middle of the stage and let the fans sing to it. Nothing wrong with that either, right? March Day: “So you can do 4.1kReads6.0Score102Shelves
40. 40 娱 Showbiz: I've Been Blacklisted for Ages, and the System Finally Shows Up 娱乐：我都被雪藏了，系统才来 Chen a Bowl of Rice陈一碗饭Urban368k WordsCompleted [At nineteen, your beautiful singing takes the internet by storm, and you receive an invitation to the show “Mystery Singer”!] [Mission: Compete on “Mystery Singer” and win the championship!] [Reward: 30% of Jiaxing Media’s shares!] Twenty-nine-year-old Lin Tian stares at the System that arrived ten years late, speechless… Five years ago, he was just one step away from becoming a top star, but was forced to retire. He’s been blacklisted for five years, and the System only shows up now? 51Reads6.8Score—Shelves
41. 41 娱 Showbiz: Sister Mi, I Don't Want to Work Hard Anymore 娱乐：蜜姐，我不想努力了 First Duke第一爵Urban1.6M WordsOngoing He transmigrates to a world where the entertainment industry is underdeveloped. Lin Tian gives Yang Mi, who's nagging him to pay the rent, a wicked smile. One performance of “The Nourishment of Love” saves Yang Mi's failing betting agreement. In return, Lin Tian receives Yang Mi's gratitude. Lin Tian: “Sister Mi, I don't want to work hard anymore!” 492Reads8.4Score104Shelves

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    [Top Star Development Plan] "I'll personally cultivate my rivals to crush me!" A washed-up superstar uses a fake account to promote a newcomer, secretly manipulating fandom infighting and turning rival fans into his personal ATMs. When the fangirls discover that their idol is actually the same person... A behind-the-scenes thriller.

42. 42 娱 Showbiz: I, a Hidden Big Shot, Am Exposed on Yearning for the Life 娱乐：隐藏大佬的我被向往曝光了 Misty Night夜朦胧Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Transmigration + System + Entertainment + Beautiful Celebrity Stars = A Cathartic Showbiz Novel A big shot hiding away in a mountain village, he had hoped to enjoy a quiet rural life. But when Xiangwang arrived, his cover was completely blown. 21.3kReads8.3Score1.5kShelves
43. 43 重 Reborn: Saving the Fairy Sister From the Start 重生：开局救下神仙姐姐 The Dashing Young Scholar潇洒小书生Urban972k WordsCompleted When a man falls in love with a woman, there is no room in his heart for anyone but her. So Supreme Treasure chose Zixia, and I chose you!! 10.6kReads8.1Score524Shelves
44. 44 油 The Eighth Book by Youzha Qiutian 油炸秋天的第8本书 Deep-Fried Autumn油炸秋天Urban1.2M WordsCompleted 7.6kReads7.9Score311Shelves
45. 45 娱 Showbiz: From the Start, I Wrote a Screenplay, and Yang Mi Came Knocking with a Knife 娱乐：开局写剧本，杨密提刀上门 Great Philanthropist大慈善家Urban593k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.3kReads6.7Score105Shelves
46. 46 我 I'm a Celebrity. What's Wrong with Doing a Side Hustle? 我一个明星，搞点副业很合理吧？ My Meat Is Really Tasty我肉真好吃Urban2.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lin Xia becomes a minor celebrity stuck near the bottom of the industry. Everyone knows that D-list celebrities are treated worse than dogs. Life is tough, so Lin Xia makes a living with odd jobs. To get by, Lin Xia has no choice but to take up some side gigs. Day one: picking a lock at someone’s home, netting 200 yuan. Day two: setting up a fortune-telling stall, netting 500 yuan. Day three: selling cartoon-print underwear at a street stall, netting 800 71.1kReads9.2Score6.2kShelves

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    This isn't exactly a story about retiring from the entertainment industry, but it's really hilarious and entertaining [facepalm]. He transmigrates into the body of a nobody celebrity, but to make ends meet, he has to take on all sorts of side jobs: locksmithing, street vending, fortune telling, playing the suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument), and even wailing at funerals [facepalm][facepalm]. Then he gets recognized, it's so funny! [Facepalm][facepalm]

47. 47 娱 Showbiz: The Washed-Up Top-Tier Star Is Revealed to Have Depression from the Start 娱乐：已糊顶流开局被爆出抑郁症 Building Blocks Under the Sea海底的积木Urban434k WordsCompleted Cheng Yu transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a top-tier star, except the kind whose career has completely tanked. He offends an industry bigwig, who vows to blacklist him for three years. Rumors that he’s a diva, a time-management expert, and a lip-syncer follow him everywhere. It’s a disastrous start. He appears on a variety show, and news breaks that he has depression. His fans weep, he gains a million followers overnight, and he’s back to being a top-tier star. He becomes the mu 3.1kReads8.6Score291Shelves

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    🍓The protagonist offended an industry mogul and was blacklisted. Years later, he returned, appearing on a variety show and his performance brought tears to the eyes of the entire internet, gaining millions of followers overnight.🍓A once-famous child star, after many years, ignited the audience with his rendition of "A Person Like Me," reminding countless netizens of those years when youth was in full bloom.🍃

48. 48 顶 Top-Tier Star Debut: The Nation's Goddess Is My Number One Fan 顶流出道：国民女神是我头号迷妹 Coffee Isn't a Cat咖啡不是猫Urban1.7M WordsOngoing Fang Cheng, a former child star long kept on the shelf and now long past his prime, made a comeback with a song and appeared before everyone once more. Overnight, countless former fans were moved to tears, remembering the days of their youth. This time, Fang Cheng has the resources of Earth from his previous life in hand, and he's striking hard at the entertainment industry! Starting with “Blue and White Porcelain,” his music has been included in textbooks time and again. His “The Legend of Luo 59Reads7.9Score—Shelves
49. 49 娱 Showbiz: I Was Disfigured, Then the Stars Played Me for a Fool 娱乐：我，毁容后，被女星玩坏了 Tu Wen Quick Printing徒文快印Urban2.5M WordsCompleted The rain finally stopped, and a gray-white curtain parted across the sky. A new day began, traffic gradually returned to normal, and the wind slipped through the gaps in the sentry post, carrying the scent of last night's rain and the lingering warmth of her gaze in that photograph. 115Reads6.5Score—Shelves
50. 50 娱 Showbiz: From Scandal-Ridden Influencer to All-Around Superstar 娱乐：从黑料网红到全能大明星 Great Fortune and Fame大红大紫Urban256k WordsCompleted The protagonist transmigrates into the body of an internet celebrity with the same name in a parallel world. Who could have guessed the influencer would be mired in scandals, to the point of choosing to end their young life in haste? As soon as Liu Mu arrived, he was subjected to endless online abuse. So Liu Mu could only bring one Blue Star classic after another to the stage. He sang “The Bottom of the Sea,” pouring his own journey into the song, and brought every audience member to tears. “Liu 193Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a really good novel; it gets more and more addictive as you read on. The author's writing is excellent. 🌸((☀️⥎☀️))🌸 The plot is exciting and very engaging. Don't miss it! I highly recommend it!!

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