Looking for a Boy-Band Idol Story with a Charismatic Male Lead Who Knows How to Charm Fans: Pure, Unadulterated Fun 求男团爱豆，会媚粉人格魅力大爽文！纯爽文那种

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. 9.8kReads9.1Score662Shelves

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   He's incredibly good at charming fans, earning him the nickname "Charming Bro," and is the undisputed top ace in the group. When he's charming fans, he's super cool! ₍˄·͈༝·͈˄*₎◞ ̑̑

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

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   This is the first story about a Samoyed baby who's incredibly good at charming fans; it's purely for enjoyment. The second story involves exploiting foreign idols and won't be as satisfying as the first.

3. 3 女 A Woman Transmigrates Into a Man: The Heartthrob Storms the Entertainment Industry 女穿男：万人迷我闪击娱乐圈 One Shark一鲨鱼Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + No Romance + All-Rounder + Cocky Guy + Stunningly Handsome + ...] (For female readers! No romance! Admirers include both men and women. If that bothers you, don’t click 🤓) Cen Yi debuted as an actress. For reasons beyond her control, she remained both loved and hated, eventually making it to the ranks of second-tier actresses. At long last, she landed a role in a great script and was ready to turn things around. But then! While being hoisted on a wire, she fell from a heig 10.9kReads8.9Score1kShelves

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   I think I've read other versions of these two, but I forgot where (the first one is a non-romantic story, and the main characters cherish their fans; the second one is too). [Heart emoji]

4. 4 重 Reborn as an Idol in Korean Showbiz 重生之在韩娱当爱豆 Is Winter Cold?冬天冷不冷Modern Romance386k WordsOngoing Please read the blurb and the beginning of Chapter One to see if this is for you. Thank you, thank you! No CP! No CP! No CP! Stunning looks! Because I like writing handsome characters. Female-oriented! Male protagonist’s POV + reborn (parallel world) + no CP + lots of forum-style posts (a ton! An absolute ton!) + amateur writing (the author drools, rambles, and has poor writing skills; this is my first time writing) + beginner + writing practice + irregular updates / writing this just for myself 10.1kReads8.8Score730Shelves
5. 5 穿 Transmigrating to a Parallel Universe: The Top-Tier Star Dominates the Talent Show 穿越平行时空：顶流制霸选秀 Li Qingshan Shan李青山山Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast] + [Everyone's Favorite] + [Top-Tier Star] + [No CP] + [Boy Group Audition] + [Debuting in the Center Position] + [Detailed Stage Descriptions] + [Female-Audience-Focused Male Protagonist] [Everyone has a one-sided crush on the protagonist] Xie Qing Yu was the leader of the top-tier boy band NOVA-X. On the way to lead the members to the final stop of their world tour, he was caught in a multi-car pileup on an overpass and transported into the body of another version of himself in 7.5kReads9.0Score887Shelves

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   The first book features a male lead who is extremely adored by fans. He debuted in Korea, and the story is written in a forum-style format, making it very relatable. The author is also very witty and humorous.

6. 6 黑 A Mafia Boss Goes Viral After Being Reborn as an Idol Trainee 黑道大佬重生偶像练习生后爆红了 Coconut-Flavored Puppy椰子味小狗Modern Romance717k WordsCompleted [No CP + Male Lead's Perspective + Boy Group Survival Show + Debuting as Center] On the first day of his retirement, Shen Yebai, the second-in-command of the Shengtian Group, drowned and died. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a boy group trainee with pink hair who was bullied and couldn't sing or dance. On the day of the first-stage performance. Mentor: "Who taught you to dance?" Shen Yebai: "My teammate." Teammate: "..." Hater: "Pretty-boy deadweight, get off the show!" Later... The 34.9kReads9.0Score7.2kShelves

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   This is good; the male lead is a big shot.

7. 7 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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   I recommend my favorite book to everyone!

8. 8 重 Reborn in Korean Showbiz: The Rise of a Top Idol 重生韩娱：顶级爱豆的崛起之路 Jun Jun Yang Shan君君羊山Modern Romance666k WordsOngoing (Entertainment-industry beauty + lots of forum posts and people just having fun + top-tier star legend + everyone's favorite + rebirth story) “We all recognize your talent, but in the idol business, the first thing audiences notice is your face.” With a breezy “You're not a good fit,” the chairman dismissed the eight years he'd spent training. He dragged his suitcase out of the SN building, only to unexpectedly return to eight years earlier. When he woke again, he had a face that would drive eve 5.9kReads7.3Score426Shelves

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   Recommended! This is my second new book.

9. 9 全 Blacklisted Online for Two and a Half Years, Then I Conquered the Grammys 全网被黑两年半，转身登顶格莱美 Taking Deep Breaths in an Old Wardrobe旧衣柜里深呼吸Urban557k WordsCompleted He was blacklisted for two and a half years from the start, yet became a top-tier star in the meme-video scene, with the whole internet joining in the fun. When Lin Ji opened his eyes, he had become the biggest clown in Chinese entertainment in 2014. Contract terminated, hounded online, reputation in ruins. But in his mind lay dazzling music from another world, a decade ahead of its time. Since his career back home was already beyond saving, he might as well delete the account and start over! Wi 25.4kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves
10. 10 星 Dancing Beneath the Stars 星河映舞 A Cat by the Roadside路边的一只猫Female-Channel Fanfiction303k WordsCompleted [Author's note: My last novel ended very abruptly, so I'm starting a new one. This story is entirely fictional. The closest it comes to real life is probably that I really did love his music. If anything seems unreasonable, don't worry about it. Just toss it to the back of your mind, haha.] “An awakened relic, his songs echo the spirit of the times.” At 26, Yan Qing was a leading dancer in classical dance and the youngest professor at the Beijing Dance Academy. So low-key she didn't even have so 777Reads8.0Score—Shelves
11. 11 莫 Somehow, I Became the Top-Tier Star in the Center Position 莫名其妙翻身成了C位顶流 Three Feet of Frost寒霜三尺Two Male Leads560k WordsCompleted [Boy band + no female lead + group favorite + no CP] Xiang Yue wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the worst member of the hottest boy band, the dead-last loser. The only things people online have to say about him are: leech, nuisance, nepotism hire, and useless pretty face. And the person he's become is himself from a parallel world. Normally, when you transmigrate, the first thing to do is preserve the original character's persona, then slowly change the public's opinion of them. That's 14.4kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    A pure, exhilarating read!!

12. 12 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 5.5kReads—Score463Shelves

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    Super popular!! Loved since childhood, had a school fan club even before debuting, and became the group's darling after debuting, the youngest member of the group is pampered – such a heartwarming story! He's incredibly charming and sincere to his fans, a truly wonderful person with strong skills, good looks, a great singing and dancing voice, and amazing character.

13. 13 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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    Except for the middle one, all the others are non-CP (couple pairing). The first one is about time travel, and the protagonist is probably an idol who also sings. The second one is about a naturally gifted idol who only interacts with fans; the name "Nodding Machine" is super interesting. The third one is really good; the interactions between Hua Hua and Jing Xuan are amazing, and you can also ship Hua Hua and Xia Xingxing. The fourth one is about rebirth, with a high concentration of forum-style writing, and a career-driven protagonist. However, the author keeps emphasizing that the protagonist resembles a senior from the same company who has already debuted. If you don't like this, you can try a few other books. The fifth one is about someone who initially likes the stage but doesn't realize it until later. They are ambitious and selfish; I don't recommend it if you like sincerity. It also has a little bit of angst; the older brother takes over the role of the perfect idol that the younger brother wanted to be, but the younger brother dies in a car accident.

14. 14 选 Idol Audition: Who Says a Gloomy Loser Can't Become a Big Shot? 选秀：谁说阴郁废物不能成大佬 Fisherman in the Boat's Wake舟上池渔Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete) [No CP, everyone’s favorite / Various one-sided crushes / Woman transmigrates into a man / Lots of forum-style posts / Focused on career and winning fans] Jiang Rang transmigrated into an obscure cannon-fodder character in a novel about a talent competition show. The good news was that he was younger now, and as handsome as anyone could possibly be. The bad news was that the original owner was terrible at both singing and dancing, and before Jiang arrived, he had alr 1.4kReads8.5Score118Shelves

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    The protagonist is all-powerful, highly talented, participates in a talent show, and has a slight "heartthrob" attribute; suitable for fans of protagonist-centric stories.

15. 15 路 A Nameless Cannon Fodder? Bull! I’m the Main Character Everyone Loves 路人炮灰？屁！劳资是万人迷主角 Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu碳烤肥牛Two Male Leads1.5M WordsOngoing [Two male leads + quick transmigration + a universally adored top + indulgent, feel-good fluff + lots of creative liberties, so logic-minded readers beware] Chu Xun is unexpectedly bound to the Protagonist System and sent to various minor worlds to complete missions. System mission: Go from an ordinary NPC to the protagonist everyone looks up to. System: “As the protagonist, everyone will love and hate you... They’ll cry because of you and go crazy for you at the same time! Host, do everything y 13.8kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    This first one, although a quick transmigration novel, is already finished. The first world is about a boy band where the male lead debuts as the center. He's a bit arrogant but incredibly fond of his fans. He's super, super, super obsessed with charming his fans, and the first world has 140 chapters—it's practically a full-fledged novel! [Heart emoji] As for the second book, just look at the ratings, and you'll know it's not that simple. I think this novel could easily reach 9.7. The male lead is incredibly skilled at everything and is extremely devoted to his fans. He's the male lead, not the kind who focuses solely on young boys; he also starts acting later on.

16. 16 全 All-Round Top-Tier Star 全能顶流 Lazy Cat's Laziness懒猫的懒Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + career-building + secret identities + no heroine + one male lead] [A novel aimed at women!!! Lots of interaction between idol and fans!!!] After returning to China, Chu Yu has no idea where to go, so he joins an audition show that provides meals and lodging. To his surprise, he becomes a sensation! From forming a group on a talent show to going solo after the group disbands, From an all-around idol to an all-around entertainer, Singing, dancing, writing lyrics and composing music, the 3.5kReads9.3Score370Shelves
17. 17 神 The Gorgeous Face of the Group Is Actually an All-Round ACE 神颜门面竟是全能ACE A Little More再来点Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [No Romance Pairing + Boy Group Survival Show + Center Debut + Fanfic Writer + System + Entertainment Industry] [Fictional Setting] A top-tier star idol’s group is forced to disband after a teammate’s scandal. He tries to switch to acting, but dies in an accident. When he wakes up again, he has transmigrated into the body of an eighteen-year-old with the same name! What? The System signed him up for a talent competition? Yu Bei puts on a fake smile: This time, his teammates had better keep their 2.9kReads7.6Score324Shelves
18. 18 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
19. 19 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 1.1kReads8.8Score138Shelves
20. 20 全 The Vase Everyone Online Mocked Is on a Rampage 全网嘲的花瓶，他杀疯了 Black and White Porcelain黑白瓷Modern Romance850k WordsOngoing [System + no romance + no friendship arc + entertainment industry, leaning toward realism] Lin Zai, an actor from humble beginnings who had spent ten years struggling in the entertainment industry, opened his eyes to find himself inside a talent-show novel, in the body of a pretty but useless contestant. The good news was that he was still in show business. The bad news was that this was unfamiliar territory, and he was terrible at both singing and dancing. This was a wish-fulfillment novel writ 15.8kReads8.2Score2.2kShelves

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    *Cough cough cough* I have to recommend this!!! It's really good, you can treat it as a satisfying read. It's not one of those clichéd, universally hated stories! The premise of universally panned content is that it's actually highly recommended by millions. There aren't that many people criticizing it [full of tears]. The "wooden fans" (fans of the "wooden fandom") have managed to refute it. Some of their attacks are very powerful; I even felt like I was in the real world (because I'm a fan myself)! He's very charming to his fans, career-minded, and has great looks. If no one watches his work, I'll really be sad [almost crying].

21. 21 黑 Rigged? The Fan Site Master Drops a Stunning Photo, and Her Beauty Shocks Showbiz 黑幕？站姐神图出手！神颜惊内娱 Zhou Qi昼歧Modern Romance295k WordsOngoing “Fan-site mogul + solo stan + fan-oriented + System + star-raising + no romance + character growth” “He died in the year I loved him most, the night before we were finally going to meet.” Xu Qiyu, an orphan from a rural village in the mountain city, had been sponsored by Song Chenhe since elementary school. His kindness stayed with her until she graduated from college. She made her way out of her little village, landed an internship at a major company, built connections, and learned photography. 2.1kReads8.6Score145Shelves

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    Xingxing and Teacher Xiaohe are super good at charming fans

22. 22 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 21.4kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves
23. 23 选 From Sacrificial Lamb to Center: A Comeback Story on a Talent Show 选秀逆袭从祭天剧本成为C位出道 Black and White Porcelain黑白瓷Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted This novel has no romance. Gu Yin was a dazzling rising star in the entertainment industry. His acting career began with humble, unknown bit parts as an extra. He fought his way through every obstacle to become a brilliant new Best Actor. At just 21, he had already claimed the Best Actor crown with his outstanding performances. But fate had other plans. After a car accident, he found himself inside a fanfiction novel called Debuting in Center Position on a Talent Show, in the body of a fringe ch 971Reads9.1Score109Shelves

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    Highly recommended. One book by the same author is completed, and the other is ongoing; both are mutually engaging with fans.

24. 24 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

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    He is very talented and knows how to charm his fans; it's a two-way street between them.

25. 25 娱 The Entertainment Industry's Invincible Handsome Guy Transformation 娱乐圈之变身无敌帅哥 Cilantro kmsm香菜kmsmModern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry + woman-to-man gender transformation + no CP + career-focused, serious acting] Zhang Zhiyu was an ordinary young woman from a small town, but fate smiled on her, sending her back to age seventeen and turning her into a handsome man, 1.8 meters tall. Before Zhang Zhiyu could decide what to do with the face fate had given her, someone lured her into an idol drama production with a high salary. And so began her life as a pretty face earning 208 yuan a day. This story has no 8.8kReads9.4Score729Shelves
26. 26 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 664Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    If you're the protagonist's future mother, then I highly recommend the second book. If not, please don't click on it. I've genuinely reread the first book twice; I've read all three of the author's main series. The protagonist has charm and ability.

27. 27 搞 Can a Funny Guy Make It to the Center Stage? 搞笑男也能C位出道吗 Moonlight Folded from Paper纸折月光Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Boy Group Survival Show + Debuting as Center + All-Round ACE + Lighthearted Comedy + Livestreaming + Ensemble Cast + Everyone's Favorite + Forum Posts + Cozy Everyday Moments] Xia Ji is an all-around trainee who's great at singing, dancing, and rapping. He's just a little unlucky. For the sake of his dream of debuting, he joins a boy group survival show called Road to the Stars. The day before filming his first performance, a friend takes him to try a newly opened hot pot place. Xia Ji can't he 1.7kReads8.7Score203Shelves

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    Haha, they're all serialized! [Frustrated] But as long as I read enough, I'll never run out of books to read! [Shy] The sixth book, "Funny Guy," is finished, by the way. Summer Baby is so cute and handsome, I totally love Summer, so refreshing! 😎 Water Water [heart] Lingyang [heart] Xiaxia [heart] Xie Zhizhi ❤️ Xingyue is super charming, trust me, babies, you'll love them after reading!

28. 28 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 136Reads5.5Score104Shelves

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    Idols need to charm their fans; how can you be an idol if you don't?

29. 29 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 1kReads9.3Score101Shelves
30. 30 懒 The Idol Life of a Laid-Back Trainee 懒系选手的爱豆人生 Tea Terrace茶砌Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No romance, no romance, no romance] [Not based on real people! Unrelated to reality! Feel free to consider it a parallel world!] Zhou Yijin had always been lazy, so his mother sent him to TN to train as an idol. He only wanted to quietly finish his trainee days and leave, but he was so dazzlingly handsome that he accidentally debuted. At first, he just wanted to be an obscure little idol and keep a low profile. Who knew his older brothers would dote on him, his older sisters would spoil him, hi 8.1kReads9.4Score722Shelves

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    This one! Qiqi is my top! The visual center who unifies everyone's looks! An incredibly talented and stunning dancer!

31. 31 男 Every Member of the Boy Band Is a Romantic Rival 男团皆是修罗场 Pen Swoosh笔咻咻Two Male Leads319k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + everyone’s favorite + ambition × unhinged obsession] A career-focused male lead and his teammates, all hopeless romantics. A seemingly sweet but secretly calculating bottom who wants to be the center of everyone’s attention × a mad dog of a top who’ll stop at nothing for love Bottom: Playing up our chemistry is part of the job. Top: I love my job. 682Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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    You might be looking for: All-around ace captain Chu Shuhuai is ambitious and hardworking, consistently providing positive emotional value to fans from the beginning. She even created a side account during the talent show to share her life, and her secrets were inadvertently exposed, leading to her deletion and a boost in popularity. She's so cunning and knows how to charm her fans. From the start, it was clear she was a dedicated Chu Shuhuai fan, already surpassing 99% of book readers!

32. 32 女 The Female-to-Male Route: Life Is a Piece of Cake 女穿男赛道这一块：人生易如反掌 Li Qingshan Shan李青山山Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Woman transmigrates into a man] + [showbiz] + [no romance] + [acting as the main storyline] + [dazzling stardom] + [stunning face, adored by all] + [naturally flirtatious] + [light ensemble cast] + [forum-style chapters] One-line pitch: After transmigrating from woman to man, I became a top-tier star adored by all through acting! (Main focus: career) As a third-rate actress without powerful backers in show business, the spotlights always follow someone else, while black trending topics keep lan 2kReads7.3Score145Shelves
33. 33 成 Becoming a Star, Starting as a Trainee 成为明星，从练习生开始 Branching分枝Modern Romance837k WordsCompleted [Content warning] [Female protagonist transmigrates into a man] [No romance] [Satisfying entertainment-industry story] [The male lead debuts through a talent show, then switches to acting midway through] [Contains lots of forum-style posts] Unofficial blurb: I, Chu Yue, am going to work my way up from nothing and build a fortune worth tens of billions! Official blurb: Chu Yue fell asleep and transmigrated to another world, where she became he. Unwilling to face unfamiliar family and friends, and 4.3kReads9.1Score277Shelves
34. 34 女 Reborn as a Man, I Conquer Chinese Showbiz by Leveling Up My Looks 女穿男，我靠升级颜值称霸内娱 Tan Yin Fu Yu檀音拂玉Modern Romance702k WordsCompleted [Female-to-male + no romance + System + coming of age + showbiz] (Content warning: Some plagiarism of stories and songs; includes a talent competition, fan service, and pandering to fans.) (I'm bad at writing blurbs. The protagonist grows over time, and later on there are plotlines about bringing glory to the country.) (This isn't a conventional wish-fulfillment story. Read at your own discretion.) Lin Qing was a C-list actress on Blue Star. She had strong professional skills, but was always a l 1.9kReads7.7Score175Shelves
35. 35 卡 A Capybara Transmigrates into a Rich Family’s Cannon Fodder and Becomes a Star 卡皮巴拉穿成豪门炮灰后爆红 Vibrant Fresh Orange元气鲜橙Two Male Leads430k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + universally adored, easygoing bottom + sharp-tongued top who’s always cracking dirty jokes] Fang Qiugao was a famous capybara at the zoo. His hobbies were spacing out, eating grass, and sleeping. He never expected that one fall would turn him into a rich family’s villainous cannon fodder in an animated series, a character who did every evil deed imaginable before meeting a tragic end. When Fang Qiugao woke up, the original owner was disguised as a waiter, approaching the animat 1.6kReads8.6Score287Shelves

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    Especially the second book, which I read a long time ago and is still being updated, "The Fox and the Gray Wolf".

36. 36 天 A Disastrous Start: One Song, Wandering, Made the Whole Internet Cry 天崩开局，一首流浪记唱哭全网 Kui Acha葵阿茶Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Singing + Acting + Charity + No Romance + Everyone’s Darling + Fake Angst + Misunderstandings + Frail Hero] After waking up, Li Ruoxun transmigrates into the body of a disgraced top-tier star. His mother runs off with the family money, then breaks down in tears on a variety show, accusing him of being unfilial. People despise and loathe him, wishing he would leave showbiz for good. A born actor and schemer, Li Ruoxun figures he can still turn things around. “Under the Sea,” “The Wandering Song, 23.1kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
37. 37 A A-Rated! The Gorgeous Boy Band Is Taking the Entertainment Industry by Storm A爆！神颜男团杀疯内娱 New Book, Boldly Charging into FanFan新书勇闯番番Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Male lead's perspective + no romance + entertainment-industry System + ensemble boy group] Jiang Beisheng, a top-level wanted criminal in an apocalyptic world, was hunted by the eight major Alliance bases. After narrowly escaping death several times, he was finally captured and had both legs crushed. Using an unknown method, he broke out of prison, fell into the sea, and disappeared. Jiang Beisheng thought he wouldn't survive this time, but woke up in another parallel world. System: Please join 30.3kReads9.4Score5.1kShelves
38. 38 影 The Film and TV Industry Banned Me? I Debuted in a Boy Band Instead 影视圈封杀我？反手男团出道 The Old Book Gets Another Chance旧书重来一次Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Nan transmigrates to Shuinan Star. Using his scattered knowledge of Earth's entertainment industry, he makes a film called Those Years, becoming a genius director. But while filming his second movie, Fengshen, he is suppressed by the powerful Zhangda Capital. With no other choice, he binds himself to a System and debuts as a member of a boy band. One song, "Gento," makes him the ultimate stage demon. One song, "Lotto," lets him take his charm to the limit. One song, "Past Like the Wind," d 3.1kReads9.1Score363Shelves
39. 39 路 The Bit Player Debuts as the Unrivaled Fan Favorite on a Talent Show 路人甲在选秀万人迷断层出道 Cang Yuan苍嫄Two Male Leads319k WordsOngoing [Overpowered protagonist + cool beauty + idol competition stage + adored by everyone + career-focused, skyrockets to debut + no romance in the main story] Chen Chaoshen was a nobody. Even before joining the idol competition, he had a vague feeling that he was just an extra. When he entered the competition and learned that the world he had lived in for eighteen years was a book, he discovered that he wasn't the protagonist, a supporting character, or even an extra. Chen Chaoshen laughed in disbel 762Reads7.4Score101Shelves
40. 40 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

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    The description is so vivid, Xiao Bai is absolutely adorable! 😎 Bai Bai really knows what his fans want to see, hahaha, so many mom fans have turned into girlfriend fans! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

41. 41 普 Can an Average Girl Become the Beloved Star of a Boy Group Audition? 普女也能逆袭男团选秀万人迷吗？ Qian Zi浅梓Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted [Female rapper + queen of concepts + leader of a co-ed group + all-rounder in film, TV, music, and variety shows] [One heroine with 22 high-quality, handsome men devoted to her. All are pure in body and heart. Complete. Includes forum posts, livestream comments, and simulated group chats.] [Level-headed, practical heroine with an exceptionally steady core. Funny and career-focused, in one word: satisfying!] Synopsis: Broke and penniless, with an older divorced man watching her hungrily, Jian 9.6kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    I absolutely love this book! Click to read how an ordinary girl rises to become an all-around ACE in a boy band audition. Potential male leads include: a cool and aloof top vocalist, an energetic and playful main dancer, a cunning and shrewish visual, an arrogant and talented music producer, a seemingly refined but actually ruthless mentor, and a rebellious and unruly rapper from the rival group…

42. 42 女 After a Woman Becomes a Man, His Divine Looks Make Him a Top Star in Global Entertainment! 女穿男后，神颜他登顶世娱！ Weaving Dreams with Li Yu漓羽织梦Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing The rating has just opened and will go up. Thank you! (Content warning: This is a no-CP, everyone-loves-him story. There will be some male-male ship moments. My lovely readers wanted to see them, so I wrote them in. If that's not your thing, please check out another great story. Thank you!) [Female-to-male] + [entertainment industry] + [no CP] + [no golden finger] + [everyone-loves-him] + [Schrodinger's timeline] After transmigrating into the MAX gender-swapped version of herself in a parallel w 1.8kReads8.4Score111Shelves

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    Awesome! [Thumbs up]

43. 43 直 Livestreaming a Talent Show: The Useless Pretty Face Goes Wild and Takes Showbiz by Storm! 直播选秀，废物花瓶卷疯娱乐圈！ Money and Slaves金钱与奴隶Modern Romance223k WordsOngoing [No romance + Audition show + Livestream + Meme references] (The rating's low because this just started. Give it a chance, folks!) Gu Changxia had just graduated and was already unemployed, with empty pockets. By chance, he bound himself to a Star System. System: Want a job offer paying a million a day? Then make your debut! And so Gu Changxia was tossed into Starlight Formula, an audition show with 101 contestants. What awaited him was a brutal start: His competitors: a Korean-trained ace / a s 257Reads8.9Score—Shelves
44. 44 神 The Stunning Trainee Takes the Boy Band Audition by Storm 神颜练习生在男团选秀爆火 Sour and Spicy Golden Tangyuan酸辣金汤圆Modern Romance1.7M WordsOngoing (The rating just came out and will rise later. The audition-show and boy-band arcs are complete.) [Boy Band Audition Show + Female-Oriented + No Romance + Ensemble Cast + Live Broadcasts + Real-Time Bullet Comments + Original Songs] Xie Zhisheng is an obscure trainee from a small agency. On his 21st birthday, he gets into an accident, and a suddenly appearing System gives him a second chance. He must compete on an audition show and successfully debut, earning enough emotional energy to escape hi 3.8kReads8.4Score416Shelves
45. 45 神 A Stunning Heartthrob Goes Viral Worldwide After Joining a Talent Show 神颜万人迷从选秀开始火遍全球 Blessings Galore福福福福福福福福福福Modern Romance458k WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Star + Center Debut + Everyone’s Favorite + No Romance] Star Genesis is a survival-show variety program launched by Peach TV. It brings together 100 trainees, but only five can debut. Compared with the eleven, nine, or seven debut spots offered by previous survival shows, the competition is fierce. Chu Xingyue had always been unlucky. Like the protagonist and the passerby in a novel, he was the inconsequential passerby who had few scenes, lived a miserable life from childhood, and 4.5kReads8.7Score569Shelves
46. 46 在 Becoming the Beloved Female Mentor on a Boy Band Survival Show 在男团选秀成为万人迷女导师 Little Fang Isn't Square小方不方呀Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [Multiple Male Leads, One Female Lead + Men Fighting for Her + A Harem of Admirers] I couldn’t find anything to suit my tastes, so I’m writing it myself! All-in romance, everyone’s chaste. No one gets into bed otherwise. Jiang Wan is reborn on the day before the entire internet turns against her. This time, she’ll kick her agent to the curb, punch the vicious supporting actress, and reclaim the top spot in the entertainment industry! Packed with hilarious moments and wild ideas. I guarantee you’ 4.7kReads8.7Score682Shelves

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    [Kiss] This bag is beautiful.

47. 47 舞 The Stage Is a Battlefield: An Underrated Trainee Turns the Tables Against All Odds 舞台即战场：糊咖练习生逆风翻盘 Tata Saturday塔塔星期六Modern Romance575k WordsOngoing Male POV + No Romance + Talent Competition + Singing and Dancing on Stage + Light Ensemble Cast Zhou Yiheng transmigrates as a trainee at an entertainment company. He works hard for his guaranteed monthly salary of 3,000, and his greatest wish is to land a stable job right after graduating from college and finally get out of this annoying contract. Who could have guessed the company would send him and several other trainees to compete on a talent show? As everyone schemes against one another, Zh 435Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    These are all books I've read and found to be pretty good. They're all single-male, with only one featuring both male leads and include elements of the Chinese entertainment industry, Korean entertainment, system-driven characters, boy bands, and actors.

48. 48 从 I Became a Top-Tier Superstar Starting with a Talent Show 从选秀开始成为顶流巨星 Tomato-Stewed Fish番茄炖鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Girl group survival show + no romance + lots of forum-style posts + stories within stories] The survival-show portion is complete, and the girls are now making their debut! System: I’ve chosen a college student who’s accomplished nothing. From now on, she’ll climb to the peak of her life! Qiao Yunyi: Thanks a lot. I studied hard for nineteen years, only to end up right back where I started! This is the worst luck I’ve had in eight lifetimes! System: If you don’t join the survival show, you’re a 2.2kReads8.9Score152Shelves

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    Beautiful, beautiful, very natural

49. 49 韩 Korean Showbiz: Fighting to Survive, One Day at a Time 韩娱：今天也在努力求生 Tomorrow's Professional Slacker后天摸鱼圣体Modern Romance715k WordsOngoing [K-pop + Boy Band + No Romance + Cheerful Puppy-Like Male Lead’s Growth] (You don’t need to know anything about K-pop to enjoy this. The rating is low because not enough people have read it to raise it.) (Also, before his debut, the System is the biggest villain. It was never meant to be a golden finger!) Serious blurb: As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Li Mai, who’d been unlucky for eight lifetimes, was suddenly kidnapped by a shady System calling itself “the Special Mo 2.7kReads8.6Score164Shelves

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    These books are all really good.

50. 50 技 With My Skills Maxed Out, I Became a Top-Tier Star 技能点满后，我成了全能顶流 He Qianyu鹤钤羽Modern Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [System + showbiz + no romance + parallel-world content recreation + ensemble cast] For female readers. The talent show arc is complete, so feel free to dive in. Volume Two, Asian Boy Band, is complete. Volume Three is underway! Content warnings are in the author’s note of Chapter One. There are countless great books on Tomato. If this one isn’t for you, just pick another. Reading is for fun, so if you don’t enjoy this book, I hope you find one you love. In the twentieth year 49.4kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves

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    It's probably a similar type.

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