Boy Bands, Girl Groups, Auditions, American Showbiz, and Korean Entertainment 男团/女团/选秀/美娱/韩娱

1. 1 路 Can a Nobody Be the Chosen Star? 路人甲也可以是紫微星吗？ Crisp Thin Moon酥薄月No CP1.2M WordsOngoing Age 0, Your parents decide to have a pretty baby to leech off. Age 3, They start planning a career path for their little superstar. Age 6, A carefully planned publicity stunt lines up a batch of future fans for you. Age 8, Your parents joke around on social media, asking, “Could my child be a child model?” and “They'll be too old to model if we don't start now!” Their posts land you your first acting role, and your first paycheck. Age 14, You start puberty and your voice breaks. You're now a 43.1kFavorites54.9kClicks/ch183.2kGifts

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   The synopsis made me think it was a mockumentary, but it wasn't. And the "passerby" in the title actually refers to a protagonist who wasn't just an ordinary person from childhood to adulthood. As a child, he played a young emperor and was spotted by a director who took him on as an apprentice. Later, he studied acting and eventually became a director—a pretty smooth journey.

2. 2 被 The Puppy Bro Tangled Up with the Protagonist Is Just a Background Character 被主角缠身的小狗哥是路人乙 Qiu Changsheng仇长生Danmei (BL)45k WordsOngoing [Reading Guide: A heartthrob top, a straight top who needs some TLC, and a top who loves whatever job he takes on] World One: The Neglected Idol's Random Passerby (Can the protagonists stop giving the random background characters a tour already?) World Two: The Dating Show's Random Civilian (Can the protagonists stop analyzing which civilians are wrong for each other already?) World Three: The Survival Game's Random Passerby Theme: Don't take anything seriously, don't take responsibility, and 898Favorites1.2kClicks/ch427Gifts

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   The first world is a backdrop of neglected (smoking) idols.

3. 3 成21+ After Becoming a Trainee on an Idol Survival Show 成为养成系练习生后 Ze An择桉No CP695k WordsOngoing 11.5kFavorites13.1kClicks/ch106.1kGifts

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   Compared to the previous book with a Korean entertainment background, this one, being a "boy-girl" story, feels a bit stifling and not as enjoyable as the previous one. The characters around the male lead give him nicknames, and sometimes it seems like the protagonist doesn't like them, but the people around him still egg him on. Like in the previous novel about male idol group members, this one feels like a subtle camaraderie relationship, yet it feels like something's missing when it comes to friendship. Currently, the data team seems more interesting than the colleagues. The controversial royal family member has also been promoted to the fifth generation (what about the author's previous changes of heart? Saying he wouldn't debut, then changing his debut date, uncertain, but never saying he'd be promoted to the fifth generation—making some readers look like clowns). I don't recommend watching it now; save it for later... The pacing is slow, and the main character is still developing in the early stages.

4. 4 小 [Korean Showbiz] Little Han Is Her Playground 【韩娱】小韩是她的游乐场 Na Wuxika那雾西卡Romance63k WordsOngoing The Green Card Idol Spoiled Rotten by Koreans (Her Ancestors Saved the Joseon Dynasty Version): aespa's Fifth Member Written on a whim. Updates are irregular. Core message: The world is a playground. 478Favorites555Clicks/ch122Gifts

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   Spoiled by PCM

5. 5 频21+ You Have to Date Often to Become a Top-Tier Star 频繁恋爱才能当好顶流 Illuminating the Bright Moon照婵娟Romance611k WordsCompleted 2.7kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch2.8kGifts

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   There are many forum-style discussions, the female lead has various fan groups, and the CP (couple) fans will tend to focus on the female lead's side.

6. 6 别 [Korean Showbiz] Stop Shipping Us, I'm Here to Make Money [韩娱]别磕了，我是来挣钱的 Good Morning, No Early Rising早安不早起Danmei (BL)139k WordsOngoing I haven't decided yet. Read it and find out. Theme: Never give up 4.4kFavorites8.6kClicks/ch9.5kGifts

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7. 7 万 [Showbiz] Something's Off About This Harem Simulator [娱乐圈]万人迷模拟器不太对劲 Tian Jing Kong Kong天景空空Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Your best friend recommends a K-pop holographic game to you, and you get a double buff: intellectual disability and unparalleled beauty. You want to quit the game, but first you have to earn a five-star Affection rating and a trillion sister-in-law points. So you have no choice but to diligently play the game... Age 1: Born into poverty, buried in debt Age 11: Arrive in Seoul and become the little sister of a Chinese restaurant, famous far and wide Age 12: A crowd of romanceable characters ap 8.4kFavorites11.4kClicks/ch15.8kGifts

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   Essentially, it's a P-fiction, so the career path has to give way to the romance plot... It seems reasonable on the surface, but it still prioritizes the romance plot... It involves male-male pairings, and it feels like those who go for paid content have to consider their fans, so it seems a bit...

8. 8 劣 [Korean Showbiz] Inferior Goods 【韩娱】劣等货色 How Many Bowls Are We Having Tonight?今晚吃几碗Multi-Orientation121k WordsOngoing I'm an empty-headed loser, so love me. I'm worthless. I know that beneath the face everyone is obsessed with, you have a selfish, base, hollow heart and soul, but I still give you everything in my fleeting years with the devotion of a pilgrim. I'm willing. I whisper to myself, I love you. Content warnings: An original boy group's life in the K-pop industry. The protagonist dates people of any gender. They're an empty-headed illiterate, a nobody. All the scandals are taken as true. Theme: Willi 3kFavorites6.1kClicks/ch5.1kGifts

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   It's still the same old shameless stuff: the original creators, the male lead's scandals are all confirmed, and his fans know all about them, spoiling and spreading rumors.

9. 9 女 The Actress Simulator [Everyone Loves Her] 女明星模拟器[万人迷] Yan Xuan檐悬Romance183k WordsOngoing [Updates between 10 p.m. and midnight] Jing Ling bound herself to a Simulator System. She has to become a famous actress in every world. 1. The notorious beauty who gets away with everything - "She lives in countless people's old dreams, alive in vivid images from days gone by, carefree as a distant, unpredictable breeze. She is the most beautiful and unforgettable memory of a dazzling era. People love her, hate her, and miss her." - You have entered the world. [Welcome, Host.] You rejected 5.1kFavorites7.5kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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   The synopsis felt too much like another simulator novel, but after reading the actual text, I didn't get that feeling. The female lead's mindset was quite interesting.

10. 10 论 [Korean Showbiz] How an Idol Killer Was Made [韩娱]论爱豆killer是如何养成的 The Rabbit Is on Top兔子在上Romance65k WordsOngoing Content warning: A shameless K-entertainment story. Pure fiction, please don't connect it to real life. I don't know, okay? If you insist on making me the sister-in-law, there's nothing I can do. What do you mean, secretly contacting him? This is two people in love finally getting together. A bitter fruit is still a fruit. I don't care about forever, only about having had it once. The first day Pei Yong'en becomes the sister-in-law: Forgetting her roots. The second day Pei Yong'en becomes t 1kFavorites1.9kClicks/ch306Gifts

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    Funny, immoral, and there's a follow-up storyline involving the green-clad L.

11. 11 空 [Korean Showbiz] The Surprise-Debut Idol [韩娱]空降系爱豆 Eat, Sleep, Drink Milk Tea吃饭睡觉喝奶茶No CP36k WordsOngoing Suzutani Hotarumi “I always thought talent scouts approached everyone walking down the street.” The seventh member of NCT WISH Theme: What kind of life do you want to live? 1.7kFavorites2.3kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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    Garden, this Japanese idol had SS (super fan) status even during her non-celebrity days; it's rare to see an idol with such a dreamlike quality.

12. 12 娱 [Korean Showbiz] A Scumbag's Handbook to the Entertainment Industry 【韩娱】娱乐圈渣男手册 Little Orange Cloud橘子小云Danmei (BL)6k WordsOngoing Yu Zaishu's daily life as an idol. The protagonist is a male lead adored by everyone. He'll fall in love many times. Every day is a love-triangle battlefield. Theme: Falling in love with a male idol 314Favorites1.5kClicks/ch20Gifts

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    Popular idol, good-looking

13. 13 我 [Korean Showbiz] I Think You're the Type to Take Everything Way Too Seriously [韩娱] 我觉得您这人特较真儿 carazenRomance80k WordsOngoing Teacher, surely you aren't talking about our Yanyan. She's such an innocent, pure-hearted girl. A rookie cook, only recently out of the MMR phase. Little darlings, feel free to point out mistakes and add your own scandalous gossip. Won Suk-yeon 2004.11.27 Fifth-generation idol, the group's main dancer, a mischievous troublemaker Asian American, mother is Chinese, father is Korean The only thing separating a sunny, cheerful rich girl from becoming a colored-contact-lens mishap expert is deb 1.3kFavorites2.7kClicks/ch240Gifts

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    Zha Tuan

14. 14 身 [Korean Showbiz] We Royals Got Cast as the Villains [韩娱]身为皇族的我们，拿了反派剧本 Blackcurrant Wine黑醋栗酒Romance239k WordsOngoing Question: Which company's idol group is the most "broke"? Answer: Every company has its own reasons, but if we're judging by the best treatment, then surely the most royal group is our K-pop supervillain quintet, whose fandom name is literally "Phoenix." They've held the title of Most Favored Group for years, ever since debut, and they deserve every bit of it. Still worried and heartbroken because your members get badly edited on variety shows or disappear entirely from TV dramas? Then hurry an 1.8kFavorites3.6kClicks/ch801Gifts

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    Mixed teams, all members have top-tier royal resources

15. 15 脱 Unfollowing Simulator [Korean Showbiz] 脱粉模拟器［韩娱］ Not-Famous Runaway非著名跑路选手Romance46k Words *I don't know what warnings to give, so just proceed at your own risk After I started dating my brother's idol, my brother became a fan no longer. He looked into my eyes and said, “It hurts so much.” I wanted to explain why, but in the end I fell silent. So my palm caught something hot and wet: my brother's tears. TMI: Kim Sinwon (KimSinwon), 1999/10/10 Storyline with older brother Kim Younghoon begins in 2020 Theme: Was it a lie when you said you'd love me forever? 440Favorites555Clicks/ch85Gifts

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    Yuan Yuan is back! The female lead is Xun Mei.

16. 16 全 Full-Time Fan, Part-Time Top-Tier Star 全职粉丝，兼职顶流 Ge Lance格兰策Romance829k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of an internet-wide hated, obscure D-list nobody, Yu Qingsong was bound to a fan System and forced to work two jobs at once. Her first job: a famous actress in the entertainment industry. Her second job: a fan of a famous actress in the entertainment industry. [Choose your fan secret identity: A: A solo stan who thinks everyone else is trash and their fave is the one true superstar. B: A shipper who thinks my fave is the entertainment industry's white rice, 12.3kFavorites11.7kClicks/ch52.5kGifts

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    The initial descriptions were a bit rushed, so I recommend starting from Chapter Six. I also recommend the variety show section. It's been so long since I've read anything that's confusing. This one is almost identical to the one I abandoned: the female lead works herself to the bone, the male lead becomes a top star through a painless pregnancy, then they're forced into a relationship and then trample on the female lead. And yet, some people in the comments section feel sorry for the male lead.

17. 17 黑 [Korean Showbiz] Scandal Simulator [韩娱]黑料模拟器 PanaPoRomance91k WordsOngoing - Important warning: Especially unfriendly to male idols. Hardcore fans, stay away. [Sweet, innocent readers, keep out. Extremely OOC. No real people are harmed. Just for fun, and every scandal is true.] (I will write it... at least I'll finish what's in the synopsis.) You're bored. But after downloading [Scandal Simulator], you discover a whole new world. Random characters, random lives. Experience the entertainment industry through different lives. [Ending 1: Warrior of Pure Hatred] [Your 11.3kFavorites24.9kClicks/ch5.2kGifts

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    I'm particularly interested in the fourth or sixth world. The fourth world is hilarious; the protagonist becomes the wife of a man from Guanzhong, and fans follow her Instagram account. Even after the idol's career collapses, the fans remain with the protagonist, inheriting the fanbase. The fans even spoil the wife more, and when she posts gifts, the fans become anti-hero.

18. 18 今 [Korean Showbiz] Still Begging to Make It Official Today 【韩娱】今天也在求公开 Nine Persimmons九柿九柿Romance374k WordsCompleted 3.9kFavorites4.4kClicks/ch2.8kGifts

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    Female idols, green L also exists, green and white search [Korean entertainment] If you love your sister-in-law, you should be open about it. I feel like there are more comments on the other side.

19. 19 身 As an Idol, I’ve Had Way Too Many Relationships 身为爱豆的我恋爱经历过于丰富 PanaPoRomance16k WordsOngoing (No outline, no fixed update schedule, and I haven't figured out what to do with the career plot yet.) The otherworldly demon OO, reincarnated as a Korean, is completely devastated. But before long, she realizes this place is heaven. Because Koreans would die without romance, and she would die without other people's love. So, naturally, she was born to become an idol. [Warnings]: 1. A fun story that loves being wicked. 2. An attempt to prove the philosophical theorem that men are just men. 1.3kFavorites5.4kClicks/ch366Gifts

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    I'm really looking forward to the sequel to this story!

20. 20 就 [Korean Showbiz] I Got Into a Band Just by Being Good-Looking 【韩娱】就这样靠脸进了乐队 Fish, Fire, and Sleepless Sorrow鱼火难愁眠Danmei (BL)23k WordsOngoing "What a gorgeous face! She should debut as our company's visual." That's what Mr. Fang said. But Bai Yunli spent a year at Big Hit, and her dancing went from zero to zero. She even left several members of the debut lineup and the already-debuted cash cows completely bewildered. Mr. Fang, who realized for the first time that he'd been set up, smiled as he saw this little menace off. "What a gorgeous face! She should debut as our company's visual." That's what Mr. Lee said. This time, Bai Yunl 968Favorites3.2kClicks/ch101Gifts

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    It's rare to find someone who can't dance but goes into a band.

21. 21 文 [Korean Showbiz] 208 Ways to Reject Someone with an Artsy Temperament ［韩娱］文艺病的208种拒绝 I Eat Cheese Buns我食奶酪包Multi-Orientation70k WordsOngoing Name: Diwu Jiayi Profile: A girl from Shandong, a victim of the fake heiress trope, an artsy shut-in, INTJ. "Turns out I'm the real heiress in a web novel about a real and fake heiress." Going from a country girl to a city girl in just one month was the bizarre experience Diwu Jiayi went through. After taking a leave from school due to depression, she lay around at home. By chance, she became a small-time internet celebrity, then gained some online fame by riding the wave of Korean entertainme 1.8kFavorites3.8kClicks/ch1kGifts

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    Immoral, artistic freak, green L (see more)

22. 22 我 [Korean Showbiz] I've Already Sl'd, So Cut Me Some Slack 【韩娱】我都sl了你就让让我吧 Carry Eight Buckets of Water Up to the Fifth Floor扛8桶水上5楼Romance8k WordsOngoing [A little fic written for love. If it's not your thing, feel free to leave.] Cui Ziran, a famous fansign regular in the fan circles. She hangs around all kinds of fandoms, and is best at ditching them and privately contacting idols. What she loves most is being treated as the idol's girlfriend by fans and hyped up as a hot topic, and posting comments like, "To be honest, I can only say I'm a little pretty. They noticed me quite a few times in one night. The videos were only about ten minutes in 582Favorites1.3kClicks/ch37Gifts

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    The title already states...

23. 23 身 [Korean Showbiz] As a Member of Five Men and One, I’m Everyone’s Favorite 【韩娱】身为五男一的我是万人迷。 Watermelon Milk Candy-Flavored Potato西瓜奶糖味土豆Multi-Orientation53k WordsOngoing A Korean male idol awakens to memories of his past life as a woman. He is Korean, severely fixated on Korea, and a chosen idol with overwhelming control issues. A slightly irreverent story. Mainly focused on his career. OOC warning, irreverence warning, and a warning that both male and female idols will definitely have scandals. Theme: Idols should be worthy of their fans' love. 2.6kFavorites6.6kClicks/ch742Gifts

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    Original story, teammates might fall apart, protagonist solos later, the premise is that the character is very talented and popular. There are some plot holes later on that I'm not a big fan of. (Green L has this story.)

24. 24 韩 A Collection of Korean Entertainment Stories 韩娱副本合集 Zong Xin宗心Multi-Orientation1.4M WordsOngoing Protagonist of the first part: Cui Jinghan, who is nothing but ridiculously Su. Zong Xin's little experiment with a Su-type protagonist breaking into the Korean entertainment industry. Protagonist of the later part: Xu Minghe, who has completed the survival-battle series of instances and all kinds of adversity-challenge instances, and is now moving on to cheat-mode and shameless instances. ASTRO instance: How to beat Cha Eun-woo BIGBANG instance: How to beat Lee Seung-ri ATEEZ (also known as t 7.1kFavorites8.9kClicks/ch27.8kGifts

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    I had watched it before, but it felt a bit dry, so I didn't continue watching. I was bored, so I picked it up again and started watching it from Astro, and it became interesting. Bigbang's protagonist feels more aggressive and sarcastic, which is more satisfying. The fifth generation's heartthrob seems to have a subtle weakness because he needs to win over the protagonist, sometimes making him seem like a sadist, but his career is still quite fulfilling.

25. 25 韩 [Korean Showbiz] How I Maxed Out My Beauty Stats Because I Can't Dance 韩娱关于我因为不擅长舞蹈所以把美貌值点满这件事 EmeraudeeeeRomance72k WordsOngoing This story includes, but isn't limited to, a love triangle between Yoo-jin, Won-young, and the female lead; another between Jungkook, Taehyung, and the female lead; a 97-line love square; switching partners within the group; and exes, current boyfriends, and future boyfriends competing over her. Male idols and female idols all love my girl. In 2018, background character Bae A-won joined Starship as a trainee and took part in Produce 101, becoming the most ordinary flower among the many supporti 3kFavorites6kClicks/ch1.6kGifts

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    Fu debuted, and this green l also has

26. 26 和 Debuting in a Group with Someone I Hate: BTS Speedwrite 和讨厌的人成团出道 BTS 速打 Dong Rengu东仁古No CP247k WordsCompleted Wen Nanxing was reborn. He knew that the trainees he hated, who had formed BTS, would go on to become famous around the world, while he would become a nobody after leaving Big Hit. The money he'd earned over years in the industry wasn't enough to buy even one of BTS's watches. Wen Nanxing was furious. From today on, I'm sticking with the people I hate! At first, Min Yoongi thought Wen Nanxing was a hypocrite. He was inexplicably nice to him and always looked out for him. Only later did Yoongi 6.3kFavorites11kClicks/ch8.4kGifts

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    The entire cast of this shady story is villainous. I originally just wanted to read some cheesy, mean-spirited stories, but I discovered that the protagonist has that crazy, fucking-the-world vibe.

27. 27 缺 [Korean Showbiz] The Shameless Royal’s Dating Diary [韩娱]缺德系皇族恋爱实录 CalicoooRomance55k WordsOngoing A Korean Showbiz forum-style fic with no morals? True fans with fragile hearts, read at your own risk. Contains all kinds of true and false gossip. Romance involving the third through sixth generations, with uneven character prominence. The timeline is chaotic. I write whatever comes to mind. (Just to be clear, I have some degree of fondness for all the idols who appear in this story, except for people like hxx.) A few necessary details about my girl: Moon So Do, Stage name: SODA. She ranks fif 1.5kFavorites3.2kClicks/ch193Gifts

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    Shameless, royalty. This green and white L should also exist.

28. 28 省 [Korean Showbiz] The Years I Scrimped and Saved 【韩娱】省吃俭用的那些年 How Many Bowls Are We Having Tonight?今晚吃几碗No CP38k WordsOngoing [You don't understand 'getting lucky,' just ask] Hello, bot. I really want to submit my bias to the stingy idol society. He seems to be so frugal it's outrageous. I seriously can't take it anymore. - Quick answer: Check out the post-breakup takedown, "But You Love a Cheapskate Who Buys You Discount Milk Tea." - If you don't get it, just search his stage-name profile for "cheap." Li Hua, nicknames Lihua and Lihua. "The cheap fans used to brag that Li Hua's name was the most searched in K-pop." " 2.3kFavorites6.9kClicks/ch620Gifts

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    It's hilarious. The male lead goes from being a hatty to a chicken, then to a soy sauce bottle, and finally gets recruited to Bighi by a talent agency. Those years of saving money

29. 29 绝 Simulator for an Unparalleled Beauty 绝世美人模拟器 A Sheet of Peach Blossom Snow一纸桃花雪Romance239k WordsCompleted Xia Cheng was a peerless beauty. Though born into humble circumstances, she caught the eye of a renowned director at an acting audition and landed the lead role in his new drama. Her very first production became an overnight sensation, a phenomenon that took the world by storm. In the years that followed, her name swept across the globe. While still young, she won Best Actress again and again, earning a place in the star-studded Hall of Fame and fans all over the world. The men she dated came 31.9kFavorites44.8kClicks/ch17.7kGifts

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    It was alright before, but some players couldn't understand human language, making it feel like a game against bots.

30. 30 养 The Child Star Has Something to Say 养成系有话说 Li Lan礼蓝No CP2.8M WordsOngoing New series: Live-Streaming a Subconscious Talent Show: The Pinnacle of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Live streaming + chat comments + full immersion Bonus chapters are being updated, and the manuscript is being revised bit by bit. The author is not responsible for pirated copies~ Huohuo is reborn. A soul over twenty years old moves into a body not yet twelve. He becomes a legendary trainee under Dream Factory, a company specializing in developing young idols. Choose your teammates and debut wit 30.7kFavorites38.5kClicks/ch204.8kGifts

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    It's rare to see an idol series that starts with a "growing-up" model; it feels like a blend of Japanese and Korean elements. Compared to the author's other book, this one is more to my taste; the protagonist in that other book seemed to have a rather tragic life.

31. 31 抽 After Drawing Tomie's Constitution, I Became a Dark Moon Top-Tier Star 抽中富江体质后成为黑月光顶流 Tired of Pears厌梨No CP573k WordsCompleted #The undisputed protagonist, super Mary Sue, chaotic fun story# When the apocalypse arrived, Yu Wu was bound to a System and drew the [Tomie Constitution]. Over the next five years of the apocalypse, she died dozens of times and was cut apart hundreds of times. When Yu Wu opened her eyes again, the System had taken her to a new world. * The embodiment of all desire, with a beauty beyond hu 37.8kFavorites54kClicks/ch67.3kGifts

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    The forum has a strong "Tomie" vibe; the fans seem to be going crazy, influenced by Tomie's personality.

32. 32 我 [Korean Showbiz] I'm Royalty, So Cut Me Some Slack [韩娱]我都是皇族了让让我吧 What Do You Mean, Ran?然什么然No CP43k WordsOngoing A fun-loving person dies unexpectedly while browsing a restroom and is reborn as a male idol. Reader advisory: This is mean-spirited fanfic, mean-spirited fanfic, mean-spirited fanfic! OOC warning. BLX true fans, keep out. (It's all fake, I made it up, please don't yell at me.) The protagonist is nothing but a fun-loving troll. Theme: After being reborn, I became one of five men and one 1kFavorites2.8kClicks/ch152Gifts

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    Fu Ba, a member who joined the group after the talent show.

33. 33 缺 [Korean Showbiz] The Shameless Sweetheart [韩娱]缺德甜妹 winko Mwah Mwah Mwahwinko么么么Romance256k WordsOngoing [A Mary Sue story with a mean-spirited edge. Don't expect too much. Lots of people have one-sided crushes on the heroine, regardless of gender.] Jin Laili: American, animal rights activist, anime fan, gamer. Well, she's straight for now. Her buffs aren't maxed out yet. She loves animals, so she's collected lots of animal figurines. The white pig and little chick love to fight and can't get along. The pig-snake hisses and flicks its tongue when its owner's back is turned. The sika deer has a bo 3.5kFavorites4kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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    The hidden emperor, Red Velvet debuted, the group's relationships were harmonious, and the female lead had a meeting; it felt more interesting than the painter's route. Green L has...

34. 34 同 [Korean Showbiz] All My Coworkers Want to Have a Happy Ending with Me [韩娱]同事都想和我he The Oxygen Fundamentalism氧气根本论Romance236k WordsCompleted IF1: Princess Songwon, Defender of SM's Flower Garden For the Hybe storyline, see the author's column: [Korean Showbiz] My Coworker Has Designs on Me * "Aespa's fifth member, Kang Songwon, is the group's one and only visual, main dancer, and ACE. She's kind, talented, and great at charming fans. She's guaranteed to be the group's center from debut, the undisputed top member, and the one true star of five girls, backed by real money. She has no rivals, only successors. Welcome to Songsong Island. 2kFavorites2.3kClicks/ch737Gifts

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    The SM debut storyline involves dating and having sex, and this green-and-white pairing also has that.

35. 35 艺 [Korean Showbiz] Artistic Muse [韩娱]艺术缪斯 winko Mwah Mwah Mwahwinko么么么Romance79k WordsOngoing Who says only men can have artistic muses? Women can, too. Kim Riley is a woman with nothing but flaws, except for her face and her talent for painting. For some idols, it takes a lunatic to deal with a villain. [Breaking] What do you think of the model in Kim Riley's new painting? [Image attached] Location: Kim Riley's Four Seasons exhibition in central Seoul - Who's the new guy? I'm drooling just looking at him. - She can still paint like that... Am I really allowed to see this? I just pay 1.9kFavorites3.2kClicks/ch202Gifts

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    The thought of dyj showing half-shot photos of his teammates drawn by the female lead during fights, claiming they're the artist's male concubine, makes me want to laugh.

36. 36 异 Daily Life Filming Abroad [Showbiz] 异国拍戏日常【娱乐圈】 KNINEDanmei (BL)252k WordsOngoing A soul that has lost all hope A woman becomes a man, going from a veteran actor into the body of a young man The same entertainment industry, but in a parallel world and country He just wants to laze around, but ends up joining the industry through BL dramas And somehow becomes a lucky charm for popular couples in the BL drama world From then on, he becomes a force of nature in the world of shipping During my first BL drama, I gave a lazy performance, and the ship still got popular! The fans cr 1.2kFavorites3.4kClicks/ch762Gifts

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    I used to follow this series; it was a female-to-male transmigration story, a rare Thai entertainment genre. It initially featured BL dramas to promote a romantic pairing, with two seasons. The third season saw a popular pairing of two characters. After the third season, it transitioned to more serious dramas (not mentioned). The writing style was quite unique; the protagonist was cat-like and prone to mental breakdowns.

37. 37 那 Korean Showbiz: Then Go Ahead and Call the Police 【韩娱】那你报警好了 Chi Su迟簌No CP240k WordsOngoing What's it like to have three nepo babies in an eight-member boy band? Wu Xuwen wouldn't know. He's the biggest nepo baby of them all~ With the talented nepo baby Park Wonbin drawing in fans, and Lee Chanyoung, the son of South Korea's Jay Chou, taking all the heat, all he has to do is sit back, pander to the fans, and split the profits~ My teammates can kiss till they're bruised and exhausted, I'll pander to the fans. My teammates can hold hands till their hands fall off, I'll pander to the f 3.1kFavorites4.8kClicks/ch1.6kGifts

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    That's despicable. Rizze debuted, and all he loves is the royal treatment. Green L has...

38. 38 拜 [Showbiz] Please, Stay Away from Me [娱乐圈]拜托离我远一点 Yan Mo Qiu颜陌秋Romance746k WordsOngoing The heroine of a certain romance novel, who had been badly burned by the protagonist's heroine halo and her irresistible charm, threw away her halo and flirtatious traits and ran off in the middle of the night. Proposal for Building a Harmonious Family Stay closely united around the big family with Youzhen at its heart. Include standards of male virtue in daily evaluations, with Youzhen's happiness as the guiding principle. Actively organize a wide range of activities to make her happy, clarif 7.1kFavorites15.7kClicks/ch39.2kGifts

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    I watched this Korean drama a long time ago. It featured a female lead with a "halo" and a "heartthrob" status. The female lead was an actress, and most of the men she dated were actors. They lived peacefully together. The dramas she starred in were quite interesting, and the variety shows were also funny. However, most of the male characters in the story were flawed, so don't be fooled by the hype.

39. 39 在 [Korean Showbiz] Will I Get What's Coming to Me for Luring Cats and Dogs into the Garden? 【韩娱】在花园招猫逗狗会遭报应吗 Fishing in Heaven上天打鱼Multi-Orientation63k WordsOngoing An NCT WISH fic featuring all seven members. The protagonist is an original character, sometimes cute and sometimes awful. If it’s not your thing, there’s no need to tell me; just leave. Lee Siwoo October 15, 2002. Wishing for two. Theme: I’m like a little fish in your lotus pond. 1.1kFavorites2.4kClicks/ch200Gifts

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    Both male and female fans are attracted to Shi Yu; he's a heartthrob in a boy band, and he's good-looking. (Green L is available.)

40. 40 老 [Korean Showbiz] My Husband's Corpse Is So Warm [韩娱]老公尸体暖暖的 I Eat Cheese Buns我食奶酪包Multi-Orientation247k WordsOngoing A story about a self-insert fan, a boy mom, and a reborn male idol. When tears turn into the spotlights of a final exit, we finally see clearly: in this grand immersive theater, only pain and tears were ever real. Sincerity remains to be proven. #Our Xingyun has an insanely intense scandal-prone nature, scandals exploding everywhere, a mentally ill patient, a scheming snake, a die-hard Top fanatic, and a two-faced jerk. #K-pop's first glass doll... #Starts with an original five-member company 4.3kFavorites6.9kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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    Shameless, female-to-male transmigration, protagonist's scandals explode, original team members solo in post-production. Green L has...

41. 41 比21+ What's Wrong with Caring More About Myself Than the Stage? 比起舞台更爱惜自己怎么啦 Chang Le lasting長樂lastingMulti-Orientation58k WordsOngoing 1.8kFavorites3.2kClicks/ch650Gifts

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    A woman transmigrating into a man's body will often be sarcastic, argumentative, and prone to internally criticizing her teammates. It's only interesting in stories where the protagonist has some kind of quirky personality.

42. 42 阴 [Korean Showbiz] The Gloomy Flop Idol's Path to Villainy [韩娱]阴湿系糊豆走黑之路 Seventeen Evergreens十七长青Romance10k WordsOngoing This is the story of a gloomy top student who transmigrates into a gorgeous, obscure idol and goes around seducing male idols while performing brilliantly and building a bad reputation. The Seven Deadly Sins of the Female Idol Choi Eunhyeok She secretly rolled her eyes at a senior on a music show stage? She's so pretty, she can roll her eyes if she wants. You mentioned your husband? Looks like he chased her for months and still couldn't win her over. She can't sing, dance, or rap? Have you bou 1.1kFavorites1.5kClicks/ch196Gifts

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    It's a forum with a vulgar, unethical atmosphere. The female protagonist is effeminate, mentally unstable, useless, and has a sharp tongue. She loves fishing and raising dogs.

43. 43 太 [Korean Showbiz] The Sun Doesn't Shine on Those Who Look Up [韩娱]太阳不会选择仰望的人照耀 Tea Stain stain茶渍stainMulti-Orientation119k WordsOngoing Snapshots from a girl's life over the course of twenty years. Notes: 1. The romantic storylines involve Park Sunghoon, Park Jongseong, and Nakamura Kazuha. Other than the group's member Chiren, characters who don't date the protagonist but have substantial roles include Lee Youngji, Kim Hanbin, and Han Jihun. More characters will be added as the story progresses. 2. Low moral standards and a love triangle. An unconventional, shameless story with lots of depraved forum posts. The female lead is 1.8kFavorites2.8kClicks/ch616Gifts

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    The female lead is quite relatable, not a perfect idol, and has a somewhat unethical style.

44. 44 倒 [Korean Showbiz] Born Unlucky [韩娱]倒霉体质 Eleven Dongdong十一咚咚Romance207k WordsOngoing Warnings: Lots of forum-style posts / not a great writer / the author is sensitive / updates whenever / brainless wish-fulfillment story with no sense of time A hundred miraculous ways for a Korean blogger on a million-follower platform to become famous [Went to a concert and got forcefully shipped as someone's girlfriend?] [An influencer more popular than the idol?] [Trending every few days?] [One dating rumor after another?] [The entire internet waiting for me to debut as a pretty face with n 4.8kFavorites11.3kClicks/ch886Gifts

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    A lighthearted and humorous story; the female lead is a blogger with millions of followers.

45. 45 拜 Goodbye to My Corporate Drone Life 拜拜了我的社畜生活 One in a Million百万分之一Multi-Orientation688k WordsOngoing Li He’s whole family transmigrated, and Li He transmigrated into a man despite being female. Theme: How do you find happiness? 9.7kFavorites15.3kClicks/ch11.3kGifts

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    Female transmigrates into a male body, royalty, debuts by pulling up a chair, main character is Dou De.

46. 46 红 [Korean Showbiz] Red and Black [韩娱]红与黑 How Many Bowls Are We Having Tonight?今晚吃几碗Romance96k WordsCompleted L ove O pen F ind T ree Look at the first letters Girl, you're standing right in the center of the spotlight. Don't listen. Don't look. Love, from Park Sumin Theme: I want glory to bow before me. 2.4kFavorites4.9kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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    The female lead is the face of the group, and her nickname "Instant Noodle Bro" is really hilarious. Korean entertainment red and black

47. 47 当 Becoming a Star by Riding the Hype [Showbiz] 当明星从蹭热度开始[娱乐圈] Jiu Yisi酒亦丝Romance648k WordsOngoing [Updating regularly] * When Xu Lixia first arrived in South Korea, she often felt disconnected from the people around her. She thought her life was finally on track, but after a car accident one day, she woke up in the hospital and noticed a countdown floating before her eyes. At first, she was completely baffled. It wasn't until a friend dragged her to an awards ceremony that, the moment the camera pointed at her, she suddenly heard an electronic crackle. [Crackle, ] [Loading progress: 1%...4 8.9kFavorites16.8kClicks/ch6.3kGifts

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    The female lead has a somewhat avoidant dependency; she's the type who loves you more the further away you are. She's a Mary Sue type, incredibly popular, with many unrequited feelings and numerous romantic relationships.

48. 48 我 [Korean Showbiz] My Colleague Has Improper Feelings for Me [韩娱]我的同事对我有非分之想 The Oxygen Fundamentalism氧气根本论Romance401k WordsCompleted Jiang Songwen Kitty, formerly an SM public rookie, appeared in a senior artist's music video and was nicknamed SM's Little Princess. Now she's been parachuted into the debut lineup of Hybe's new girl group, LESSERAFIM. Controversy and dating rumors have followed her ever since her debut. Jiang Songwen's response: "Honestly, everyone's just colleagues. Who wants to see their colleagues after work? I have absolutely no ulterior motives." Maybe Songwen doesn't, but her colleagues do. Jiang Songwen 3.3kFavorites3.6kClicks/ch1.8kGifts

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    LESSERAFIM debuted with a lot of one-sided crushes on the female lead.

49. 49 今 [Showbiz] Have I Died of Embarrassment Today? [娱乐圈]今天社死了吗 May All Go Well顺心啊Romance1.1M WordsOngoing #Shameless Fic# Nothing here should be taken seriously. Insults, complaints, and the like from moms of male or female idols are not welcome (and don't put me on blast, either). [If I didn't write about something or criticize someone, that doesn't mean they're innocent; I just couldn't be bothered to pay attention or didn't want to write about them.] If you're a genuinely devoted mom of a male idol, feel free to steer clear. True fans will get hurt; all the dirt is definitely true. With so much g 25.3kFavorites45.8kClicks/ch161.4kGifts

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    I didn't like protagonists dying in dramas; I preferred protagonists causing others to die in dramas. But after watching this, I found this level of drama acceptable. They say a certain male lead's natural look can't compare to a female lead's scheming makeup...

50. 50 万 The Idol Everyone Loves: A Reinvention Guide 万人迷爱豆再造指南 Qiu Changsheng仇长生Multi-Orientation22k WordsOngoing Content warnings: "Famous K-pop idols, rappers, and actors will all appear in this story. It's definitely a light, fluffy novel." Includes gender transformation from female to male, mild gender dysphoria, a dominant male lead, an aloof and sexually disinterested beauty as the dominant partner, and a pampered-by-everyone dominant partner, among other potential dealbreakers. Park Jiyu was one of the members of a phenomenal top girl group. At 26, she had won every award available to a female idol. 786Favorites2.1kClicks/ch122Gifts

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    Female to male, frigid beauty as the dominant one

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