Are There No Idol Stories Without a Trainee-Growth Plot? 没有养成系的爱豆文吗

1. 1 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 Romance905k 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 40.4kReads8.5Score4.4kShelves

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   The first book has no romantic pairing, which is quite a contrast. The second book is a complete "raising a child" story, and it features two male characters. Please don't criticize it; if you don't like this kind of story, don't read it. However, the romantic pairing in this book is a bit uncertain, as there are two potential romantic partners: one is a childhood friend who is completely devoted to his parents, and the other is a half-childhood friend who suddenly appears in your life. I personally lean towards the second one because they are in the same group. (Again, if you don't like it, don't read it; please don't criticize the author or anyone else.)

2. 2 峰 Fengjun's Trainee Program Gets a Young Miao Boy 峰峻养成系，来了个苗族小少年 Jiangnan Baizhou江南白州Female-Channel Fanfiction506k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead + No Romance + Times Fengjun + TF Family 4th Generation + Top Student] Content warning: At first, I mainly wanted to write a story with two male leads. I only wanted to, though, and never fully followed through, so please bear with the early scenes where the protagonist is quite close with his friends! I’m absolutely devoted to the protagonist! The early setup isn’t easy to change, so Che Nian will appear less often later on. This absolutely will not affect the protagonist’s imag 4kReads8.4Score257Shelves
3. 3 作 As a Female Fan, I Transmigrated into a Rising Idol 作为女粉，我穿越成养成系偶像了 Satin-Glazed Apple缎光苹果Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing (Just got a rating, it should slowly rise) “If I were a boy group member, I’d work my ass off to improve my skills, nail the singing and dancing, and sell, sell, sell! Childhood sweethearts, passionate feuds, lovers reunited after a breakup: I’d give the fans every flavor they wanted. I’d sell it so well that anyone walking by would have to take a bite before leaving!” Sixteen-year-old high school freshman Zhuo Yue typed those words on a forum. When she opened her eyes again, she had become an e 25.6kReads8.7Score3.6kShelves

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   This is a female-to-male transmigration story with a nurturing element.

4. 4 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 1.6kReads8.4Score119Shelves

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   These are all stories about raising and nurturing characters; the characters are intelligent, and except for the last one, the others are all without romantic pairings.

5. 5 娱 A Geniuses' Stunning Beauty Becomes the Entertainment World's Top-Tier Star 娱乐圈天才神颜成男团顶流 Lazy Person Sings Off-Key懒人唱歌没有调Modern Romance364k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, so it might go up.) [Showbiz + semi-alternate universe + Korean entertainment green card + god-tier looks + lead vocalist + no romance + forum posts] Xie Quechen is a rich young heir who barely says a word. His uncle tosses him into the family entertainment company as a trainee. He plans to treat it as nothing more than a hobby, but his talent proves overwhelming: he is a dance prodigy, and an even greater genius at singing. He debuts in a boy group jointly created by 1kReads8.2Score102Shelves
6. 6 顶 The Top-Tier Star Starts as a Trainee 顶流从练习生开始 Little Huan Loves Snacks小欢爱吃零食Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted (It was just rated, so the score will go up soon (ง •̀_•́)ง) [Male protagonist's perspective + entertainment industry + trainee (not a talent competition) + top student + no romance] The story of an introverted boy boldly venturing into the entertainment industry. It all began when a talent scout discovered Li Chu by chance when he was a child. But he was too young, and his parents refused to let him go. That was the first time Li Chu heard the word “trainee,” and from then on, he kept it in his 5.3kReads8.6Score631Shelves
7. 7 天 Good Grief! The Heartthrob Idol Is Just Too Good at This! 天！万人迷偶像他太会了！ Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + boy band + entertainment industry + feel-good and sweet story + lots of creative liberties; readers who prefer rigorous details, beware] Cold, calculating, and flirtatious (bottom) & cool, handsome, direct, and cocky (top) Mi Bai closed his eyes, then opened them to find himself back in the year a talent scout discovered him. By chance, he became bound to the Idol Heartthrob Development System. [Ding! Idol Heartthrob Development System successfully bound! Please choose a direc 15.8kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
8. 8 撩 He's Got Me Smitten! This Foxlike Idol Really Knows How to Bewitch People! 撩疯了！狐系偶像他真的会蛊人！ Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Boy Band in the Entertainment Industry + A Touch of Everyone’s Favorite + Fluffy, Sweet, Satisfying Wish-Fulfillment + Lots of Original Worldbuilding, Not for Readers Who Pick Apart the Details] As the saying goes: If a boy band doesn’t sell fanservice, they might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes. If a boy band doesn’t flirt with each other, they’ll be nobodies before long! “Are you disgusting or what?” “Stay away from me. Get lost!” Hua Xiuyu transmigrates into a 8.1kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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   The first book is a rebirth story; after a failed debut, he terminates his contract to go to school, practices, and eventually returns to the stage. The second book is also very good, as is another book by the same author, "Mi Bai." ❛˓◞˂̵✧

9. 9 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 875Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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   The first book features four individuals with similar childhood traumas who, with the company's help, form a top boy band, each member possessing exceptional talent. The second book tells the story of a male protagonist scouted as a child, whose parents initially disapprove due to his young age. This is the first time the protagonist has heard of the concept of a "trainee" and he becomes interested in it. To appease his parents, they hire a tutor for him, and he studies for three years, growing increasingly enthusiastic. The scout from years ago inquires again, and this time the protagonist agrees, thus beginning his life as a trainee.

10. 10 被 After Getting Tricked Into a Boy Band Audition, I Debuted in the Center Position 被坑去男团选秀后，我C位出道 You Viper你这个毒妇Modern Romance434k WordsOngoing [No System] [No Romance] [All-Around Genius] [Visual Center] [Only Reciprocates Fans’ Affection] [Born Idol] [Feel-Good] After three months of recuperating at home, Qi Lingyang is tricked by his unscrupulous cousin into joining a boy-band survival show. At first, he only plans to stick it out for four months and then leave. But then he meets the sunflowers who adore him. Then he might as well debut as the center. … Sunflowers: He’ll always be the brightest star. Sunflowers will always turn towa 3.4kReads9.2Score309Shelves

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    It's a story of cultivation; an ordinary person is tricked into a talent show by their cousin, and the relationship between the person and the fans is a two-way street.

11. 11 女 From Girl to Boy: Gu Yu’s Trainee Journey 女变男：顾鱼的练习生之旅 Fragrant Grass Wood芳草木木Modern Romance661k WordsOngoing As a child, Gu Yu was so skinny he looked like an alien. One day, while standing outside his elementary school, he made eye contact with a strange uncle and ended up joining an entertainment company as a trainee. Talent Scout: “Have you ever seen a face like this? In my years of experience, he's guaranteed to grow into an absolute heartthrob!” And so Gu Yu became a trainee, going to school while practicing at the company. The food at the company was unlimited, and Gu Yu ate so much that he st 24.3kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    The only drawback is that it's not finished.

12. 12 重 Reborn with a System to Become an Idol 重生之带着系统做爱豆 Stars Give to Zhou星星予洲Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted 632Reads8.2Score106Shelves

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    The first book is amazing, the theme is very novel, it's incredibly good. The second book isn't about a trainee, he's an actor, but it's still quite good. It's a "raising a child" type book, well, it's a kind of "raising a child" story, and it's pretty good too, although the ending is a bit disappointing.

13. 13 成 I Went Viral After Becoming a Public Trainee 成为公开练习生后我爆红了 Spring Brings Sunshine春生阳光Modern Romance596k WordsCompleted [No romance, showbiz, boy band, growing protagonist, includes online discussions] "The rating is rather low because there aren’t many votes. This is a newbie’s work, so please don’t criticize the writing too harshly." During the summer after graduating from junior high, fifteen-year-old Jiang Yiqiu somehow got “tricked” into joining an agency as a trainee. Hard of hearing in his right ear, he had relied on his older sister since the age of seven. The burden of supporting the family rested on he 2.6kReads8.9Score306Shelves

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    These two books are amazing! 😘

14. 14 写 The Writing Assistant System Is Actually a Beauty Makeover System 写作辅助系统读作美貌养成系统 Seven Beauties七姝Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing System + becoming beautiful + Korean entertainment at first, Chinese entertainment later + a touch of being adored by everyone Yun Shuyao transmigrated! And she came with a defective beauty System! She went from an ordinary 28-year-old junior civil servant to an 18-year-old girl who had just graduated from high school. By all accounts, she’d come out ahead. But she had fought tooth and nail to earn that civil service job in a major city! Yun Shuyao barely had time to mourn the loss of her golden 11kReads7.0Score929Shelves

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    This was originally written about a Chinese woman who bravely ventured into the Korean entertainment industry. She's an all-around ACE, the visual center, and was remembered for her beauty and charisma even before her official debut. It's incredibly good; I'd be heartbroken if even one person missed it.

15. 15 重 Reborn Into a Tycoon Family, I Become a Top-Tier Star by Raising a Boy Band 重生豪门，我靠养成系男团成顶流 Forty Years of Clouds云肆拾年Modern Romance111k WordsOngoing [Coming-of-age story + no romance!] [There really is no romance, the story changed it on its own, I can't believe it] In his previous life, top-tier star Jiang Qingyue had just finished a concert before tens of thousands of fans when he stepped off the stage and transmigrated into a wealthy family. With billions in assets at his disposal, he planned to lie flat and spend the rest of his life as a carefree rich kid. Who could have guessed that his childhood friend, Shen Guanyao, would recruit him 211Reads—Score106Shelves

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    This is!!! 😄😄😘😘😘

16. 16 失 You Say You’re My Boyfriend? But I Have Amnesia 失忆后，你说你是我男朋友？ Fragrant Grass Wood芳草木木Two Male Leads487k WordsCompleted [Amnesia + Raising Him + Entertainment Industry + Male-Male Romance] Gu Yanbei wakes up after spending three days in the ICU, only to discover he's lost his memory! Not only that, but oxygen deprivation has temporarily reduced his mental age to twelve. The doctor says his memory and intelligence should improve as the blood clot in his brain clears. When Gu Yanbei wakes up, he finds himself surrounded by handsome men of every type. Then he learns that he's a member of a boy band! But two of t 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all idol-training stories, depicting a lot of the early training stages; they're good ensemble pieces.

17. 17 养 A Story of Growth: Talent Is a Cruel Thing 养成系：天资是一种残忍的东西 Qingdeng Yu青灯俞Modern Romance212k WordsOngoing [Coming-of-Age Story + Showbiz Rise to the Top + No Romance + Ambitious Protagonist] "Talent is a cruel thing in the entertainment industry." At eleven, Li Wen signed with an agency as a trainee in a talent-development program. From the day he debuted to the public, there was no going back for him. He debuted in a group at fifteen and became famous while still young. Hit songs, box-office success, luxury brands: he claimed them all. Like I said, there was no going back for him. 20kReads6.8Score2kShelves
18. 18 满 The Max-Level Idol Is Reborn and Starts Losing Weight to Become a Movie Emperor 满级偶像重生后从减肥开始做影帝 Clear Little Pi清澈的小皮Two Male Leads619k WordsCompleted [Female-audience story with two male leads. Straight men, stay away!!] [Feel-good power fantasy! The author loves this kind of thing, so if you find it awkward, quit while you're ahead~] In his first life, Lu Rong spent half his life studying and rose to become a powerful minister. In his second life, he honored the original owner's wishes and entered the entertainment industry as a trainee. His debut night passed without much fanfare, but then a short video went viral and made him an overnight 2.3kReads9.3Score213Shelves

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    I personally think these two books are quite good.

19. 19 韩 Korean Showbiz Career Crash Simulator, No, Sasaeng Simulator 韩娱塌房模拟器不，是私生模拟器 The Guanghanzi of Anyun Province安云省的广寒子Female-Channel Fanfiction591k WordsCompleted Reborn as a cool, stunning idol in Korean showbiz, he becomes the subject of a savage forum-style story. A simulator lets him experience the career paths of people in different entertainment-industry professions. From the start, three talent scouts fight over him, and he debuts as the center of a boy group. No CP + universally adored + career-driven. The simulator arrives from the start, three talent scouts compete for him, and he chooses a company. He parachutes into the company. Yet one god-ti 2.8kReads8.4Score185Shelves

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    A heartthrob, the idol reaches the top.

20. 20 在 She Became a God After Starting an Entertainment Company in the Cultivation World 在修真界开娱乐公司后她成神了 I'm Not Sleeping Tomorrow明天不睡了Ancient Romance180k WordsOngoing [Female lead, no CP + System + entertainment industry + forum-style posts + cultivation + management + career-driven heroine] (The rating just opened.) Yu Su worked as an agent in China's entertainment industry in her previous life. After transmigrating, she was bound to a business simulation game called Star Factory. The good news: she'd played it before. The bad news: the version she got was a special edition with a cultivation-world mod installed. [Main quest: Earn 100 million in modern curre 265Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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    There are no substitutes online, please kick me out! Ahhh, I really want to read similar stories! Only that "Rainy Guy" (the one with the simulation game app) gave me this feeling.

21. 21 重 Reborn 13: Starting with Fade 重生13：从Fade开始 Heavenly Sword of Deshan德山的天剑Urban974k WordsOngoing [Reborn + No System + Slow-Paced + Music Production + Studying in Korea + Showbiz + One Female Lead] You Mo was reborn in 2013 in a parallel world, at the age of sixteen. In his previous life, he'd been an ordinary corporate drone who squeezed onto the subway and lived on takeout. This time, he became the second son of Lutu, a Jinjiang footwear and clothing brand. He had no great ambitions and just wanted to lie flat. But fate had given him something he couldn't afford to waste: a head full of 10kReads6.3Score884Shelves

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    Try this one; it meets the requirements.

22. 22 T TF Fourth Generation, Go Go Go! TF四代gogogo glupglup Fairyglupglup仙子Female-Channel Fanfiction161k WordsOngoing On a whim, I started wondering what sparks might fly if a character with extraordinary strength entered the Fourth Shinobi World War. How would the other characters' relationships develop? How would the overall landscape change? As an author who already loves analyzing characters, I found the idea even more fascinating. Maybe it would help me understand the young people of the Fourth Shinobi World War better, so on a whim, I decided to write this book. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is currently in its early stages, so you can take a look. If you're a serious reader or someone who enjoys reading cute things, read the first two chapters for some commentary and warnings to build up your tolerance. Then, check out the reading guide before you start reading. The early chapters are for transition and to explain the setting, so there's a series of diary-style essays. This style changes once you get to the main text, as it's all solid content with little filler, so it might feel a bit dry. You can skip to the three chapters in Volume 2 that aren't titled "Diary Series." The main text will maintain this style. If you like that style, give it a try.

23. 23 W WYLM Miao Aoo苗嗷嗷Two Male Leads505k WordsCompleted Boy Band / Everyday Life / ABO / AA Romance / Idols / Friendship / Healing / Gender Swap / Happy Ending Synopsis: If love can't keep me alive, then hate can. But later, there was love, too. “Linlin, your big brother loves you.” “Jinglin, Tongtong will protect you.” “Cheng Jinglin! Look at me! Only look at me!” “Linlin is so pretty. I like you so much~” Ten years of protection, a warm embrace, a blazing fire, and a gentle deception. Do they love Cheng Jinglin, or just this beautiful body? On the 405Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some friends, some.

24. 24 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 117Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 别 Don't Call Me Big Brother, Call Me by My Name 别叫哥哥，叫本君名字 Luo Pipi箩痞痞Fantastical Romance497k WordsCompleted She calls him brother, but the young lord has long shaped her into someone who can belong to him alone. She thinks their closeness is just a habit from growing up together, but he crossed the line between siblings long ago. She is the little fox deity hidden away in the young lord's manor for ten years, his little sister Wanyan, whom he raised with his own hands. That night, the golden cage shatters, and blood stains the immortal mountains. The young lord comes through the blood and gathers her 60Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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    Juejuezi, it's so good! I haven't read such a good novel in a long time.

26. 26 坏 Bad Dog: Moral Decay 坏狗：道德沦丧 Kongdu Thirteen Forks空渡十三叉Two Male Leads263k WordsOngoing [Younger Man, Two Strong Leads + Angsty Romance + Over-the-Top Urban Drama + The Ex-Chasing Crematorium] Fake-sweet, scheming, unhinged dog-type gong x short-tempered, sharp-tongued, beautiful, strong, tragic queen-type shou In a nutshell: The stray dog I've raised for eleven years suddenly says he loves me. I call him insane, only to find myself... getting screwed and ending up on the bottom??? Yan Chuan grew up without a mother, and his father died when he was eight. Jun Dui took rough care of 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is well-organized, clearly structured, engaging, vividly plotted, with well-developed characters, ornate language, and fluent, concise, and clear expression. It's excellent; I recommend updating 10 chapters a day.

27. 27 韩 The Rise of a Korean Entertainment King 韩娱天王的巅峰之路 Gazing at the Galaxy from the Valley从低谷仰望星河Urban251k WordsCompleted In 2005, at just 18 years old, Li Jingxing swept through South Korea like a rising star. But before he could settle onto the throne, an exposé accusing him of school bullying dragged him from the pinnacle into hell. The entire nation turned against him, and he was forced to flee to the United States. Keeping a low profile and honing his skills were essential steps on the road to being reborn. During his time in America, Li Jingxing built a following on YouTube and quietly laid the groundwork for 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The originator of the idol development system

28. 28 快 Quick Transmigration: The Real and Fake Heiresses’ Battleground 快穿之真假千金修罗场 Feng Ou冯藕Modern Romance240k WordsOngoing First World: The Comic Artist in the Nineteenth Century London, 1851. When Lin Xiaoman woke up, she found herself lying in an unfamiliar four-poster bed, wearing a corset so tight she could barely breathe. She had been a webcomic artist in the twenty-first century. After finishing the final panel of her latest installment, she had fallen asleep on the subway. On her first day after transmigrating, it took her three hours to learn how to walk in a crinoline and petticoats. Her maid, Mary, told h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one, this one, this one

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