I Went Viral After Becoming a Doomed Extra

*A preview of my upcoming novel, Reborn as Everyone's Least Favorite. If you're interested, click my profile to add it to your favorites [lights cigarette].*

After entertainment-industry big shot Yu Chi dies, he transmigrates into a celebrity-industry wish-fulfillment novel, becoming a scandal-ridden star with nothing but a pretty face.

In his previous life, a car accident left Yu Chi unable to walk and cost him the chance to become an actor. Staring at his reflection, he muses: With a face like this, wouldn't it be a waste not to build a career?

Determined to revive his acting dream, Yu Chi decides to leave his idol image behind and work his way up, one step at a time.

But then:

He joins an acting competition show and gets mocked by the whole internet.

He lands a supporting role and gets mocked by the whole internet.

He announces his first lead role in an idol drama and gets mocked by the whole internet.

He finishes filming a blockbuster and gets mocked by the whole internet.

In the face of all the rumors, Yu Chi stays silent.

Then:

The variety show becomes a hit.

"Holy crap, what a gorgeous guy! Is the production team blind?"

The supporting role takes off.

"Holy crap, he's so damn handsome! He completely outshines the lead!"

The domineering CEO from the idol drama becomes a sensation.

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! Now that's a real CEO! What on earth are those other young actors playing at?"

The movie sweeps Southeast Asia.

"Aaaaaah, Yu Chi is Yu Chi! He's just too damn amazing!"

After that, nobody could drag Yu Chi through the mud anymore.

Yu Chi said in an interview: "Honestly, I kind of miss the days when everyone hated on me. It let me focus on acting. Now everything I do gets praised, and it's a little embarrassing."

His fans: "Please, big shot, stop humblebragging and give the other actors a chance to survive!"

P.S. Many thanks to my friend Lizi Tiantian for this gorgeous blurb (^o^)/~. If you're interested, check out her sweet modern romance, I Bent My Boss After Dressing as a Woman.

[Content warnings]

1. No real-life inspirations. The entertainment-industry setting is entirely made up; the story is set in a fictional world and involves transmigrating into a book.

2. The main focus is his career. The story is a slow burn, aiming for satisfying sweetness. A money-loving, career-focused bottom who only wants to act and get rich vs. a rich, devoted, abstinent CEO top.

3. More notes may be added later.

Theme: Work hard to find yourself again, recapture the spirit of youth, and explore a brighter future.