Traditional Showbiz Stories About Seriously Making Films, with Plays Within Plays 求传统娱乐圈文，认认真真拍戏，戏中戏那种

1. 51 突 After Failing to Break Through to Nascent Soul, I Pursue Immortality 突破元婴失败，我追求天仙 Potato Dumpling Candy土豆丸子糖Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Entertainment Industry One Female Lead: Liu Yifei (If you don’t like it, don’t read) (No romantic entanglements, one person for life.) In 2002, Zhang Mianqing was reborn. “When other people are reborn, they rush to change the world. When he was reborn, all he wanted was to keep the starlight in her eyes shining forever.” “From their carefree youth to the pinnacle of cinema, they walked hand in hand, and together they were the perfect script.” Actor, director, award-winning actor, regular on th 10.4kReads6.7Score72514d adds

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   A single female lead, played by Liu Yifei, offering sweet and loving companionship without much scheming or intrigue. The protagonist's "golden finger" (superpower/cheat) isn't particularly strong; the focus is on companionship. A white moonlight figure across three lifetimes, a heart-wrenching memory across three lifetimes.

2. 52 睡 Forgive Everything Before Bed, Wake Up and Take on the World 睡前原谅一切，醒来干翻世界 Cantaloupe Stewed in an Iron Pot铁锅炖香瓜Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Livestream Variety Show + Show Within a Show + Letting Loose] After completing transmigration-into-a-book missions in a hundred worlds, An You received a gift from the System: a chance to return to her original world and live her life over again! An You: Let the gears of fate start turning! A fake heiress arrives at her country grandfather’s cottage to film a variety show, but fails to recognize him when he returns from his walk. An You: Oh my~ In this forgotten garden, 4.6kReads8.5Score49414d adds

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   This book! I will recommend it countless times! It's truly a gem! I would call it a hidden gem! It's a combination of entertainment industry elements, a live-streamed variety show, a drama within a drama (original work by the author), a beloved female lead, micro-ensemble pieces, and everyone has a voice! The female lead, An You, accidentally transmigrates into a pirated derivative book of her original world, essentially being reborn! It's a live-streamed variety show where the female lead outwits the director! The original episodic dramas are sure to move anyone to tears with the story of the Dingyuan Army. Everyone is a living, breathing character; the micro-ensemble pieces are all independent individuals, not stereotypical NPCs existing solely for the main plot. It's truly excellent; you won't regret buying it!

3. 53 为 Why Am I So Good at Playing Villains? Because I Was Sentenced to Death in My Past Life 为什么演反派像，因为前世死刑犯 Boss of Qingshan Mental Hospital青山病院扛把子Urban681k WordsOngoing [The rating just came out and is expected to rise] [Filming + Others’ Misinterpretations + One Protagonist, One Female Lead, Not Two Leads] In today’s Blue Star film industry, there’s a truly remarkable figure. He never attended film school and has no formal training. Yet with his “masterful” acting, he played a murderer and ended up on a crime-prevention TV program. He played a warlord’s son, and his line “I don’t eat beef” became a nationwide catchphrase. No one understands how he can act so c 309Reads8.0Score10614d adds

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   The content is just like the title: a female protagonist who transmigrates to Earth, and a male protagonist who is reborn; the premise of the male and female leads is very novel.

4. 54 陪 The Long Years Spent with a Celestial Beauty 陪天仙度过的漫长岁月 King of the Eighteen Sons十八子王Urban2.7M WordsCompleted Actor, director, business mogul (single heroine: Liu Tianxian), no System [10,000 words updated daily] A wounded soul is reborn five minutes before the entanglement that changed everything. Without hesitation, he turns and walks away. All he wants is to start a new life. A girl who has been beautiful since childhood. Two sincere, passionate hearts, stirred by love, will eventually be drawn to each other at a crossroads of fate. 7.4kReads7.9Score40414d adds

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   Liu Yifei as the sole female lead

5. 55 华 Chinese Showbiz: Youth Fades Away 华娱之韶华易逝 Whoever Wants This Godawful Name Can Have It这鬼名字谁爱取谁取Urban1.8M WordsCompleted A new work is here! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to keep writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 23kReads8.4Score1.3k14d adds
6. 56 重 Reborn, I Steal the Top-Tier Star's Fortune and Drive Showbiz Crazy 重生后抢顶流气运，娱乐圈都疯了 Cheng Kezhi程恪知Modern Romance897k WordsOngoing [Showbiz queen + steal the male lead's fortune + supporting heroine awakens + dismantle manufactured romance + clean up the entertainment industry + ensemble cast of women + no romance, all about building a career] - Qin Shu only awakened after dying once. It turned out she was a sacrificial supporting character in a wish-fulfillment romance novel set in the entertainment industry. In her previous life, the plot had forced her to become a stepping stone for the beautiful love between the heroin 4.9kReads8.4Score78614d adds

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   It perfectly matches the description; it's realistic, the female lead is very charming, and she grows up quickly. The author is skilled at writing about public opinion.

7. 57 娱 A Showbiz Couple’s Love Story 娱乐圈CP恋爱实录 Dan Uncle耽叔Two Male Leads473k WordsOngoing [Main story complete. Extra chapters updated from time to time~] [Two male leads + real-life CP in the entertainment industry + child later on + both Alpha, both strong, both devoted to each other + sweet romance + mutual doting + a slight focus on the top + flirtatious younger man and gentle, fatherly boyfriend + each other's one and only, first love, and lifelong protectors] [All-rounder ACE, beautiful and cool top x sunny, outgoing, handsome bottom] [A fantastic contrast: cat-like top and dog 1.4kReads—Score10014d adds

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   True celebrity couples, there are first pairings and second pairings~

8. 58 笙 The Song of Flute and Sword 笙箫剑鸣 Le Yu Si Shu乐于思黍Eastern Fantasy239k WordsOngoing 42Reads—Score314d adds

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   That's the first one (by the way, a little self-promotion for my own book, please don't be offended).

9. 59 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 8.8kReads9.4Score72914d adds
10. 60 重 Reborn, She Goes Viral With Her Ridiculous Antics 重生归来她靠沙雕火出圈 Little Frozen Pear Congee小冻梨粥Modern Romance105k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she trusted the wrong people and ended up trapped in a quagmire. Her career in show business left her battered and humiliated, ending in regret. Reborn, she is determined to take back everything that belongs to her. She throws away her gentle, refined persona and lets loose, embracing a goofy new style! While others act with poise and elegance on set, she cracks jokes and causes a stir. While others charm their fans with sweetness, she says the most shocking things in every 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a serious drama production, with some variety shows interspersed, but the main focus is on acting. There will also be some mini-game streams and private account game streamers. It's a huge mix, but the male and female leads are in a pure love story.

11. 61 重 Reborn on the Road to Stardom: A Notebook of Mysteries 重生星途：迷雾手札 Wen Er Doesn't Know温尔不识Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [A dazzling beauty who reels them in without knowing it x a dream-chasing young master who crossed dimensions to pursue his dreams] [Very short x romance-brained reborn lead x entertainment-industry plot x gender swap] Han Yi was a top-tier star blessed with the aura of a naturally gifted performer, winning award after award at a young age. The only catch? He was hopelessly lovestruck! So right after winning all three major film awards for Best Actor, he was betrayed by his first love and his ma —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This story is about a female lead who is reborn and then seriously works as an actress; it's a tale of a novice's growth and struggle.

12. 62 求 Please, Stop Showing Off Your Acting Skills and Just Get By on Your Looks 求求你，别飙演技，靠颜值吃饭吧 Chilled Honeydew冰镇蜜瓜Modern Romance792k WordsCompleted The three-time Golden Rooster-winning Best Actress Jiang Ling has always hated traffic stars who have nothing but good looks and no acting skills. One day, she transmigrates and becomes an outdated traffic star who’s infamous for being cowardly and surrounded by scandals. Fortunately, the transmigration goddess gives her a gift: she awakens a System. To clear her name and make a comeback, Jiang Ling decides to use her superb acting skills to bring classic roles from her previous life to the scre 3.5kReads8.7Score32614d adds

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    The first book is one I've been reading recently; it's very interesting, the female lead is very hardworking, and you're very beautiful. The second book is one I read many years ago, when I first joined Tomato Entertainment. It was the only book I finished reading. The female lead is focused on her acting, and her acting is superb. Anyway, it's extremely good! [Note]

13. 63 我 I’m an Agent 我是经纪人 Use Your Brain When Reading Fiction看小说也要带脑子Modern Romance841k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment story] [The System is not a golden finger, not a golden finger!] [No romance + entertainment industry + talent manager] [Plot-focused + no formulas] [A strong female lead who grows over time] The summer she was fourteen, that man hacked that woman to death and was sent to prison. Ye Chang Qing thought she had finally gained her freedom, but she never expected predatory lenders to come after her from every direction, right alongside it. She worked odd jobs, sold her blood, 8.8kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    Highly recommended! It's an entertainment industry novel, but the female lead is a manager. Before becoming a manager, she was a professional online troll, well-versed in entertainment marketing. She works diligently on her career without a romantic partner.

14. 64 从 Starting Out as an Extra 从小群演开始 A Touch of Moonlight一点明月Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + a purely utilitarian System + an entertainment-industry career progression + everyday life and a slow pace + career-driven heroine] An ordinary person's path to success! Song Yinhe develops a terminal illness at a young age. On her deathbed, she binds herself to a System, which sends her back to the summer just after she graduated from college. If she becomes a major star on Earth within a set period, she can have a healthy body. Otherwise, she will die of her illness as originally 1.8kReads8.4Score24214d adds
15. 65 开 From the Start as the Love Show's Cannon Fodder, I Rise to Become a Top-Tier Star 开局恋综炮灰，我强势逆袭成顶流 Wu Yiyan吴一言Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + No System + Girl Group Audition + Acting + Light Ensemble Cast] After becoming the target of a moderate online pile-on, Wen Shuyu gains memories from her previous life. Well, well, well. Turns out I’ve been consistently poor in both lives. If I want financial freedom, I have to make it in the entertainment industry. So she starts with a dating show, signs up for a girl group audition, and then takes up acting to truly break into the mainstream. She overcomes every obstacle along the w 237Reads—Score10314d adds

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    No flamboyance, no magic formula, just steady progress, focused on my career!

16. 66 唇 Drunk on Her Starry Eyes 唇香醉入她星眸 September Clouds九月云Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted [Love After Marriage + Gentle CEO vs. Aspiring Actress + Mutual Devotion + Protecting Each Other as They Grow + Sweet Romance + Slow-Burn Love] A chance encounter at a bar plunges producer Pei Fengpeng into a romance scandal... He's the second young master of the Pei Group and the owner of an entertainment company... She's Leng Shuyu, an obscure dance star determined to become an actress... The figures on the contract gleam like blades, then the contract is torn to shreds, and they register thei 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a traditional entertainment industry novel, featuring serious acting, scripted plays within plays, and a touch of variety show elements. The writing is aesthetically pleasing, with a poetic feel, and the story is heartwarming and slow-burning.

17. 67 爱 I Love Posting on Weibo, and Now I'm Chinese Entertainment's Top-Tier Male Star 爱发微博的我，成了华娱顶流男神 Feng Chihuo Who Likes Aikang喜欢爱康的凤赤火Urban763k WordsOngoing (The rating has just come out and will gradually rise.) Rebirth, System, entertainment industry, multiple female leads Reborn in 2013, Song Ze has just graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. In his previous life, he chose a secure government job. Back at the crossroads of graduation, he signs directly with Yang Mi’s studio. [The Weibo King System has officially activated!] Every like, comment, and repost on Weibo is multiplied a hundredfold and converted into points; one hundred million points 45.7kReads6.8Score4k14d adds

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    Look at this, look at this.

18. 68 重 A Reborn Director's Chance Encounter with a Heavenly Beauty 重生导演偶遇天仙 Ox King of Daxincheng大新城的牛皇Urban789k WordsOngoing An outstanding work of showbiz fiction that rises above cheap thrills. Told from the perspective of an unconventional reborn protagonist, it reveals the true state of the film industry and the philosophy of navigating the real world. The protagonist reaches his goals not only with his golden finger, but also through his professional skills, social savvy, and remarkable strategic intelligence. The result is a story with an intellectual sexiness all its own. Hehehehe... 3.6kReads5.5Score17814d adds

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    It's an excellent entertainment work that transcends lowbrow humor. Presented from the perspective of an "atypical" reborn individual, it showcases the true ecology of the film industry and the philosophy of dealing with the real world. The protagonist achieves his goals not only through a "golden finger" (a special ability to manipulate others), but also through his professional skills, interpersonal adeptness, and superior strategic wisdom, making the entire story intellectually stimulating. Hehehehe... Life is like a play.

19. 69 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Tragic Cannon Fodder, I Became a Top-Tier Star 穿成悲惨炮灰后我成了顶流 Salted Fish Biscuit in a Tree树上的咸鱼饼干Modern Romance527k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhi transmigrated into the body of a doomed supporting character. Her father was an alcoholic, gambler, and wife-beater; her weak mother favored sons over daughters. Her father would sell her, and after enduring inhuman torment, she would become a vicious woman who made a scene in front of the male and female leads once or twice. Then the male lead would expose photos of her with various men, triggering a wave of online abuse. One foggy morning, she would be hit by a car and killed. Jiang 6.6kReads9.1Score66514d adds

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    These are all very beautiful.

20. 70 系 The System Tells Her to Weaponize Her Beauty, but She Becomes a Top-Tier Star Through Studying 系统让恃美行凶她靠读书成为顶流 Little Meow Who Loves Watermelon爱吃西瓜的小喵Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Alternate Setting] [Parallel World] [System] [Entertainment Industry] [Talent Show Debut] [Academic Prodigy] [No Romance] Nineteen-year-old prodigy, doctoral student, and diplomat Yan Shuyi was transmigrated into another version of herself in a parallel world after an air disaster. She activated the 001 Galactic Goddess System. The System designed a personalized goddess makeover plan for its Host, but Yan Shuyi only wanted to bury herself in books. Yan Shuyi raised an eyebrow. “Pretty faces are 12.9kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds
21. 71 白 The White Moonlight Is Reborn in Showbiz and Rises to Become a Top-Tier Star and Best Actress 白月光重生娱乐圈逆袭顶流影后 Pink Guava粉红芭乐葡Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead building her career + entertainment industry + reborn + film and TV plot] Qin Xi is reborn. This time, she won't be the beloved period-drama actress who retires early. She'll fight her way to the top-tier star ranks, become a top actress, expose her scumbag ex, and take back everything that belongs to her! In her previous life, Qin Xi walked away at the height of her career. At twenty-eight, she quit the entertainment industry, married into a wealthy family, and devoted herse 3.8kReads8.9Score45214d adds
22. 72 惊 What?! A Stunningly Beautiful Star Is Here to Save Chinese Entertainment 惊！神颜女明星来拯救内娱啦 Hotpot and Sesame Flatbread火锅烧饼Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Actors in the entertainment industry + career-focused heroine + no romance + lots of forum posts] During the summer before her third year of college, Jiang Shuyun, the top student in her acting department, got a chance to audition through one of her teachers. Her very first production was a prestigious period drama with a stellar team, and she was immediately branded a well-connected nepo hire. Six months later, when the show aired, viewers saw an actress with stunning looks, natural acting, an 3kReads9.0Score22314d adds
23. 73 绝 A Stunning Big Shot Keeps It Real in Showbiz 绝色大佬在娱乐圈当清流 Foodies Come First吃货在上Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Su Yunshu was strolling around campus, reminiscing about her four years at university, when a System fell from the sky and knocked her unconscious. When she woke up, she found herself in an unfamiliar time and place, transformed into a stunning beauty about to start university. She must have come out ahead, right? Definitely. 3.2kReads7.9Score30714d adds
24. 74 系 System: Reborn and Forced to Become a Star 系统：重生被迫做明星 Dahua Doesn't Eat Meat大花不吃肉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Rebirth + System + Feel-Good Story + Strong Female Lead + No Dating-Reality Shows + No Idol Drama with the Male Lead + No Catfights~~] Also known as: “Readers Think Big Brother Is Stealing the Show” A note up front: To readers who say the story would be better without a male lead: this dumb author is an adult. Men may not be any good, but you need one of them in the story. It’s miserable when men set their sights on you, but setting your sights on men is a lot of fun. I 4.8kReads9.0Score47614d adds
25. 75 跑 Keep Running: You Told Me to Make a Bold Claim, So Why Are You Taking It Seriously? 跑男：让你放豪言，你给我玩真的 Fa Da发炟Urban2.3M WordsCompleted [Chinese Entertainment Industry] [Stars] [Plenty of Variety Shows] [Keep Running] [Bai Lu] [Multiple Heroines] [Back to Field] [Challenges] [Peak] [The Inn] Chen Cheng transmigrated to a parallel world that was similar, yet not quite the same, and became an entertainer who had trained for two and a half years and been in the industry for two and a half years. After awakening the Great Entertainer System, he had his entire fortune wiped out on the spot and drew a skill that was both incredibly po 25.3kReads7.5Score1.8k14d adds

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    There are many leading ladies in the entertainment industry.

26. 76 清 A Quiet Love Through Three Lifetimes 清略三生 One Person Enters the Valley一人入谷Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Cool, Reserved Scholar x Younger Top-Tier Star] [Sweet Romance You Can't Get Enough Of] [Entertainment Industry + Culture and Academia + Instinctive Attraction] [Sweet and Flirtatious, Never Frivolous + An Underlying Love Triangle] A slightly slow burn, with no melodrama. They weren't classmates, and there is no transmigration. They had never met, but a TV drama brought them together. She is four years older than him, but the age gap, the difference in status, and her ex of seven years are no o 309Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Young top star vs. Aloof scholar, the contrasting personalities create a suspenseful and captivating story. They fell in love while filming.

27. 77 第 The Second Abyss 第二次深渊 Nu Wu女吴Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Younger man × suspense × deliberate approach × groveling pursuit × story within a story] Female investor × male university student at a film academy Xin Yuan is the woman in the film and television industry who knows best how to work a room. She wears red dresses, drinks hard liquor, negotiates projects, and controls capital. People call her irresistibly alluring, and they also call her ruthless. She never explains herself, because she knows that in this world of fame and fortune, no one is wil 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A play within a play + suspense: A female investor encounters a male film academy student, blurring the lines between the play and reality—is he a fraud?

28. 78 重 Reborn in 1970: I Saved MJ, Seriously? 重生70：我救MJ，真的假的？ Fudi, Who Likes Water Hyacinths喜欢水浮莲的浮低Female-Channel Fanfiction2.0M WordsOngoing After transmigrating as Bruce Lee’s daughter, I thought I’d gotten a cheat code. Then my father died when I was four, and my mother when I was ten. Before she died, Mom told me, “Sweetie, I had a System. I tried to save your dad, but failed. Now it’s yours.” New target: Michael Jackson. Me: ??? In the original timeline, he died in 2009. Capital, the media, his family, paparazzi, false accusations: a pack of hungry wolves waiting to tear him apart. He refused to be capital’s lapdog, so I helped 347Reads—Score2814d adds

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    My Entertainment Article

29. 79 顶 The Top-Tier Star Sacrifice 顶流祭品 One-Bite Star-Eater一口吃个星星人Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted His name was Yu Yu. He grew up by the sea, and his name held the promise of freedom. Later, they called him Shen Yao, saying it was a name destined for stardom. He signed the contract without reading the whole stack of papers: a 30-million-yuan termination fee, 90% of his earnings going to the company, and permanent transfer of his image rights. The moment he signed, he stopped being a person and became an asset. “I used to think the deepest place was the sea. Later, I learned that even deeper a 29Reads—Score414d adds
30. 80 文 Showbiz: You Have a Cheat? I Had No Idea! 文娱：你小子有挂？我不知道哇！ 404 Night Watchman404守夜人Urban888k WordsOngoing [Entertainment Industry + Master of Toxic Exes + Singing + Acting + Copycat Genius + Multiple Heroines] Classic lines from a toxic ex: “I just forgot to reply. It’s not like I don’t love you.” “There’s really nothing between us. We’re just friends.” “I didn’t contact you because I didn’t want to bother you.” “The next one will be better, more obedient, and cuter!” The whole internet thinks he’s a washed-up child star, but no one knows the truth: He’s the industry bigwig hiding behind the scenes, 18Reads—Score10414d adds

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    It's great, I recommend it, hahaha

31. 81 舞 The Dancing Queen Takes the Entertainment World by Storm 舞蹈皇后她爆红娱乐圈 Don't Ask About Lingxi莫问灵犀Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate world + rebirth + System + feel-good story + entertainment industry + focused on building a career + no romance] Song Manyue is the daughter of a top-tier wealthy family, famous around the world and the recipient of prestigious awards. She is the Song family's prized showpiece in Shanghai and a role model for the city's wealthy young women. News about Song Manyue winning a top-tier award floods the country, while a headline about her fiancé spending over a hundred million yuan on a pr 17kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds
32. 82 戏 Dreambound System: The Chubby Girl's Road to Becoming a Best Actress 戏梦系统：胖妞的影后逆袭之路 Silver-Tide Taro银汐芋头Modern Romance264k WordsOngoing [System + Entertainment Industry + Strong Female Lead + Transmigrate into Scripts + Growth Journey] Shen Zhixia was the most forgettable background member in a variety show, weighing 180 jin. Live-stream comments flooded the screen with insults about her weight. Then she bonded with the "Dream Performance System." Complete a mission, and she could transmigrate into a script, inhabit a character's body, and learn their acting skills. One S-rank evaluation after another, she relied on her talent t 45Reads—Score10714d adds

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    It's currently being read and is a genre that really appeals to me. The female protagonist has a system, which allows her to issue tasks and travel into different scripts to experience different characters, becoming more beautiful and stronger along the way.

33. 83 娱 Reborn in Showbiz: I'm Shi Yi 娱乐圈重生之我是时亦 Jin Family Xiaoxiao金家笑笑Modern Romance205k WordsOngoing Who could have imagined that an actor with a disorder that once left him unable to feel emotions would, after being reborn, sweep the competition shows and outperform all the formally trained actors? In his previous life, Shi Yishen was trapped by an inability to empathize. Despite his talent, he never got the chance to shine, and his acting career ended in obscurity. Living again, his inner demons gone, he could finally understand the joys and sorrows of life and reclaim the dream of acting he 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Taking acting seriously~

34. 84 匪 If He's Trouble, Then Let Him Be 匪浅就匪浅 So It Isn't Unkind故此不薄Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [A bold, meticulous agent X a male star who knows how to bend without breaking] The sharpest blade can also be the most perfectly matched shield. The most dangerous allies are often the ones who best understand the secrets you hide in the smallest details. If our goals are the same, why shouldn't we join forces? No golden finger / no transmigrate / no reborn Two hyena personalities · From scheming against each other to ruling side by side Ambitious schemers team up · Unconventional relationship 38Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    They're making a show! They're doing public relations! Their TV dramas, movies, and stage plays have well-developed scripts, and each project follows a complete process from initiation to distribution.

35. 85 开 From the Start, I Drew a Veteran Actor, and My Secret Identity Took the Entertainment World by Storm 开局抽到老戏骨，马甲爆红娱乐圈 Lan Qi兰崎Urban247k WordsOngoing [Powerhouse career-focused protagonist, protagonist fan, no romance, slightly adored by everyone, multiple secret identities] Yi Bai is a bit-part actor barely known even in the entertainment industry, but the roles he plays are unlike anyone else's. A declining emperor in his sixties, an ambitious regent in his fifties, a crime boss in his forties... No one could have guessed that beneath these commanding, mature, domineering characters was a nineteen-year-old young man. After a scene in which 4.9kReads6.4Score46014d adds

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    [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

36. 86 竟 I Was Seduced by the Top-Tier Star I Raised Myself 竟被亲手养大的顶流强撩了 Jin Panran金判然Modern Romance213k WordsOngoing She's 37, he's 27. Here's to every woman who, even with silver hair, still has eager little puppies and wild young wolves lining up for her. [Forbidden Age-Gap Romance] [Long, Slow-Burning Tension] [Mutual Hunt] [Glamorous Agent] [Sweet-on-the-Outside, Ruthless-Within Younger Star] [One Overtly Flirtatious, One Covertly Flirtatious] The eyes sow love, the heart sprouts desire. Their lips talk about boundaries, while their eyes betray their longing. Neither dares take one step closer, yet neith 40Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The name is a bit cheesy, Doubao gave it to me, and I regretted it from the moment I signed the contract, but there's no changing it now. The story itself is normal, after all, it can be changed, right? It's a traditional entertainment industry story, except it's a romance between an older woman and a younger man. I don't know if you guys like that [kissing emoji]

37. 87 惊 Shocking! The First Love of a Lifelong Single Is a Movie Emperor 惊！母胎solo的初恋是影帝 Ginkgo Leaves銀杏樹葉Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [An awkward, socially anxious wallflower who's never dated anyone vs. a devoted, top-tier star and legendary actor] [The romance variety show storyline begins in Chapter 372] [One-on-one romance between intellectual equals] [Both leads are strong and devoted] [Acting career takes center stage] [Stories within stories] [Sweet and angsty] [Rekindled romance] [No rebirth, System, or pocket dimension] Lin Feng, an acting coach determined to stay on the path of renouncing love, lost her first kiss on 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Refreshing and heartwarming, intellectually stimulating throughout, logically sound, realistic, a serious romance, and super enjoyable! [Heart emoji][shy emoji][love emoji][kiss emoji]

38. 88 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 9.9kReads6.3Score85814d adds

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    This book meets the requirements; it's about the music scene, and the slow-paced lifestyle of the early days.

39. 89 娱 A Leisurely Life in Showbiz 娱乐漫生活 Barbecue Hero烤肉侠Urban614k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to a parallel entertainment industry, Wu You became an internet-wide laughingstock, a pretty boy living off women and the contract fake boyfriend of the nation’s beloved movie queen. That is, until he took the countless classic hits from his previous life and made a surprise masked appearance on the variety show Who Is He? On stage, Wu You stunned the whole audience with one song and delivered a legendary performance! He went head-to-head with top-tier stars, crushed shar 107Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    Completed, from the music scene to film and television.

40. 90 影 The Reborn Actress: Sharing the Road to Stardom with You 影后重生：与你共赴星途 Hua Qingqing画清清Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Yun fell into a trap laid by the capital, her future ruined. She died with endless regrets, never realizing that the cool and reserved Lu Xingchen had always been silently standing behind her. Reborn, she returns to her senior year of college, before she has become famous. She keeps up with her studies, hones her acting skills, and sets her sights on film festivals, taking every step with care. Not only will she uncover the truth behind her uncle's brutal suppression yea 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one! This one!!!

41. 91 重 Reborn as a Psycho, I Slaughter My Way Through Showbiz, and the Whole Internet Wants a Tutorial 重生疯批杀穿娱乐圈，全网求教程 LEModern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Unhinged + sharp-tongued + entertainment industry + face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place + livestream comments + comedy + satisfying story] Jiang Hening was reborn. She died again in the time it took to drink a glass of water. Her life rewound once more, and she was reborn again. A dating show? She sabotaged it first. When the hate came pouring in, she read the comments and replied with whatever came to mind. [Have you gotten hooked on being a beggar?] Jiang Hening: That sweet li —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book absolutely deserves a spot on the list!

42. 92 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 2.7kReads8.4Score17914d adds

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    He's filming a lot.

43. 93 夏 Xia Ting Has Yet to Speak 夏听未声 Niao Che鸟澈Modern Romance300k WordsOngoing 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is the first time I've read an entertainment industry novel that incorporates acting skills, stage plays, and voice acting elements!

44. 94 和 Are You Crazy? You’re Dating a Top-Tier Star! 和顶流谈恋爱你疯了吗？ Haiszhou Changshan海州常山Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing Shocking! After ten years in showbiz and ten years of being single, the top-tier star has finally revealed his relationship? Is it a publicity stunt or a marketing ploy? We’ll wait and see! Fans: Don’t believe rumors! Don’t spread rumors! Focus on his work, stay out of his private life! What?! The top-tier star is your boyfriend? You’re dating a top-tier star? Have you lost your mind? Aren’t you afraid his fans will tear you apart? Fans: She’s so gentle! She loves him so much! She’s so cute! 16Reads—Score10014d adds

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    This place... They filmed a movie there, and I think it's pretty good.

45. 95 海 Begonias and the Top-Tier Star 海棠花与顶流 Qingcheng Mist青城雾Modern Romance114k WordsOngoing While climbing ever higher toward the peak of academia, Zhao Tang found time to date three men: Her first ex wasn’t a top-tier star when they were together, but after he became one, he wanted to get back together. Her second ex was a blind date who kept finding excuses to remind her he existed. Her third ex was a top-tier star who threw himself at her, but something about it felt off. Think dating top-tier stars is a dreamy fairy tale? Wrong! It’s one person’s “never-ending melodrama.” 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is very factual, drawing on real-life experiences in the entertainment industry, covering aspects of filming and daily life.

46. 96 参 I Joined a Talent Show and Went Wild in Showbiz! 参加选秀，我在娱乐圈里杀疯啦！ Zhu Yi猪艺Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [A laid-back girl makes a stunning comeback + a girl from a poor mountain village breaks into showbiz + wits and courage + a strong female lead's rise + one-on-one romance, both leads have no past relationships] Su Lai was born into a family that favored boys over girls. Her mother had barely passed away when her father decided to marry her off, hoping to use her bride price to support her younger siblings, who were still underage. Su Gui: “Laidi, your mother is gone, and I really can't support 229Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Born in a rural area, she entered the entertainment industry by chance and became a powerful actor through her acting skills.

47. 97 摔 I Fell Into the Top-Tier Star’s Arms, Then Went Viral Writing Scripts 摔进顶流怀后，写剧本爆红娱乐圈 Lingling Moon Rite泠泠月祀Modern Romance302k WordsOngoing [Entertainment industry + from fan to lover + love grows over time + sweet romance + happy ending + dual purity] Cool, gentle top-tier star VS soft, sweet, and resilient screenwriter What's the ultimate dream of a fan who wants to be her idol's girlfriend? Maybe it's to meet him up close someday, work alongside him, and even become the only one in his eyes. Five years ago, Meng Runing fell amid the crowds at the airport and personally handed Lin Anye a novel manuscript titled “Ranxi.” He look 47Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for a good read, grab this! It's set in the entertainment industry, features a female protagonist's growth, a slow and steady romance, and both characters are virgins—the love story is incredibly sweet!

48. 98 导 Director: Filming Spider-Man From the Start 导演：开局拍摄蜘蛛侠 Year After Year年年哒Urban653k WordsOngoing [Entertainment industry + System + Marvel and DC multiverse + director-focused] [All movie plots are original adaptations. Completed: Spider-Man 1, Batman 1, Spider-Man 2, Superman 1, Iron Man 1, Batman 2. Coming up: The Flash 1, Thor 1.] The System declares Ye Tingfei dead from sudden cardiac arrest, then sends him to a parallel world and binds him to the “Director System, Boss Edition”! [Ding-ding! Newbie mission: Make Spider-Man and earn over 2 billion at the box office. Fail, and you’ll be l 375Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    Filming, Marvel DC

49. 99 穿 Transmigrating as a Spoiled Young Master: The Rest of My Life in Qingyan 穿越纨绔，余生渡清晏 My Name Really Is Wang Yang我真的叫王杨Urban644k WordsOngoing [Fate across two lifetimes + soul swap + mutual healing + comeback in the entertainment industry] When only half of your heart remains, it turns out the other half was already yours all along... 3kReads—Score10314d adds

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    I highly recommend this book. It's a sincere and detailed read, definitely worth reading.

50. 100 重 Reborn in 2010: I Conquered the Entertainment World with Short Dramas 重生2010我靠短剧征服娱乐圈 Hermit of the Pine and Crane松鹤居士Urban186k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he became the “King of Short Dramas,” earning 30,000 a day in 2025 thanks to The Fake Langya. He was dreaming of becoming a Golden Rooster Best Actor when he woke up to find himself back in 2010! There were no short videos or vertical dramas yet. Phones could only make calls, and actors were running themselves ragged just to land a bit part in a TV series! Xia Feng looked at his youthful face in the mirror, still a senior at Beijing Film Academy, then glanced at the auditio 148Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Give it a try anyway

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