The Entertainment Industry 娱乐圈

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 author of "Lying Red" is known for her slow and steady writing style. She meticulously plans the protagonist's path to stardom, carefully laying the groundwork without rushing. Her writing is delicate, depicting the protagonist from birth, resulting in well-developed characters. Even as an OC (original character), the story feels very realistic.

2. 2 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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   Although the pit was shallow, I jumped in without hesitation. The author is the same one who wrote "After the Boy Band's Successful Debut," a long novel I finished and found to be quite good. The entertainment industry is the author's comfort zone, and this one felt particularly fitting, unlike some entertainment industry novels that feel unrealistic. The comments, forum-style reactions, and fan group types all felt very realistic. Although it's a fictional setting, it has a bit of the typical Chinese idol-training genre feel. The protagonist's personality is also very likable, making readers feel like they're truly experiencing fandom.

3. 3 男 A Boy Band That Sells Fanservice Will Be Struck by Lightning 男团卖腐天打雷劈 Half a Water Bottle半个水瓶No CP1.1M WordsCompleted As the youngest member of a boy band about to debut, Shi Song has been assigned the persona of a cold-hearted dom. Being cold-hearted might be hard, but he’s definitely got the dominant vibe! Above him are the creative big brother and the long-haired beauty of a second brother, then the charismatic rapper in third place and the amazing lead vocalist in fourth. To put it simply, they’re my parents and my older brothers and their partners. On the pre-debut survival variety show, they can sell ei 40.8kFavorites46.9kClicks/ch150.7kGifts

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   A youngest member who is expected to attract many dream girls, a potential golden melon (youngest member), currently undergoing internal auditions.

4. 4 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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   Currently, it updates almost daily. The male lead's character model is odd; he has a scumbag father, a sick mother, a schoolgirl sister, and he transmigrates to become a working-class emperor. (He pulls out a chair.)

5. 5 制 Conquering Hollywood 制霸好莱坞 Yu Jing Peng Xiang御井烹香Romance3.1M WordsCompleted I was reborn. Want to go back? First, help me conquer Hollywood! * The author's knowledge of the entertainment industry at home and abroad comes entirely from reading various reports. In other words, this is mostly wish fulfillment, so please don't take it seriously. * For the sake of the plot, the female lead will of course date someone, but this isn't a [redacted] novel, and her romantic interests will mostly be original characters. * As the title suggests, there will be plenty of scheming 136.8kFavorites267.2kClicks/ch84.1kGifts

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   Classic female-centric entertainment novel, time-travel/rebirth, the female lead is a fierce career woman, career-oriented fans are in luck, my top 1 female entertainment heroine.

6. 6 影 The Birth of a Movie Star (Hollywood) 影帝的诞生（美娱） Swaying Lotus摇曳菡萏Danmei (BL)1.5M WordsCompleted Coming soon: The Great Aubrey William Brandley's previous life was utterly ordinary, so this time around, he decided to make it more exciting. And then, by accident, he made his life exciting enough to become Hollywood's most legendary Best Actor and the world's youngest billionaire. Also known as: Hollywood Is Full of My Bros; The Male Idols I Dated in Hollywood; Vanity Fair (Showbiz); Hollywood's Shining Stars; A Star's Journey in Hollywood P.S. Thanks to Wangque de You for constantly cheerin 48.1kFavorites161.8kClicks/ch62.2kGifts

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   A classic American entertainment novel featuring a male protagonist who transmigrates and is reborn, evolving from a pretty green-eyed boy into a hot daddy like Henry Cavill. He and his childhood sweetheart are a classic pair with a significant size difference—blonde hair and dark hair, blue eyes and green eyes. His acting is consistently classic, including Bill from Titanic, the male lead in Gattaca, discovering Harry Potter and also appearing as Malfoy's father. Personally, I'm his top 1 American entertainment male protagonist.

7. 7 香 Old Hong Kong Stories [Entertainment Industry] 香江旧事[娱乐圈] Hua Yuxia花雨夏Romance1.9M WordsCompleted When Su Yun woke up, she was in Hong Kong in 1972. This city, where Cantonese songs filled the air, was once the cinnabar mole and white moonlight in the hearts of countless people. In the 1970s and 1980s, Hong Kong, Japanese, and American entertainment were all at the height of their golden ages. There were beauty pageant fairy tales that made the whole city look up in the sweltering summer heat, and glamorous celebrity gossip about wealthy families vying for power and stars competing to shine. 21.6kFavorites58.3kClicks/ch27.8kGifts

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   A very long story about a child star from the 1980s Hong Kong film industry, a child of the Li family who was separated from his family and whose eyes changed color due to illness and a series of coincidences. He's unique. I haven't finished reading it yet.

8. 8 荆 [American Entertainment] Crown of Thorns [美娱]荆棘王冕 Dust Settles in the Mortal World沉尘浮世Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted [Switching roles] How would you describe Theodore Leicht? "Can you imagine an award-winning actor who captures the admiration and favor of everyone in the Academy one moment, then turns around and makes a cult film the next? That's exactly what Theo did, leaving them both loving and hating him." - The New York Times "He seems to have a strange power to save bad movies. Worried your film will win a Razzie? No problem, just get Theodore Leicht. You might even get an Oscar nomination." - The Los An 13.8kFavorites56.8kClicks/ch6.7kGifts

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   In my opinion, this is definitely in the top three among American entertainment male leads. A former Hollywood Golden Age actor is reborn in the 1990s. He is an immersive experience actor with mental and psychological illnesses. In his previous life, he had a crush on his agent. In this life, his debut role is in "Primal Fear" (the same role originally played by Edward Norton).

9. 9 成 After Becoming an Idol 成为爱豆以后 A Lap Around the Moon绕月球一周No CP337k WordsCompleted New novel: I Debuted in a Boy Band and Became a Hit Actor: One-line summary: A feel-good story about a boy band from a small company going from the bottom to the top, climbing from background actor to idol-drama prince to Oscar-winning Best Supporting Actor. Blurb 1: Orphan Song Qixian happens to learn that the basement company closest to his home is recruiting trainees. They even provide room and board, and won't stop him from taking outside jobs. Dreaming of getting rich and famous, he pack 3.9kFavorites8.7kClicks/ch836Gifts

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   It was also a hastily completed book. The members debuted through an in-house audition program, which reminded me of Enhypen. To put it simply, seven members debuted, but there were many ambitious but ultimately detrimental members who betrayed their original company and teammates, ultimately leading to their departure. The premise was actually quite interesting, but the ending was a bit rushed.

10. 10 非 Alternative Hollywood 非主流美娱 Blue and White Floc蓝白絮Danmei (BL)509k WordsCompleted [The latest chapter, Chapter 114, has been replaced] Louis LeBlanc is an idol born to make headlines. People who first clicked on his channel would be swept away by his adorable, heart-melting smile. Then, the very next second, the angelic boy would speak in a deep, smoky voice. They expected him to sing with a heavenly childlike voice, but what reached their ears was rapid-fire freestyle. He is the undisputed talk of social media, the winner of Best New Artist at the 52nd Grammy Awards and a Te 3.8kFavorites8kClicks/ch5kGifts

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    The male lead is Eminem's protégé, a rare rapper among American pop singers. He was also known as Miley Cyrus's first love in the entertainment industry, but she was later allegedly dumped. I haven't finished watching it yet.

11. 11 年 [Showbiz] Famous at a Young Age [美娱]年少成名 Cheng Can成灿Danmei (BL)231k WordsOngoing In 1995, 15-year-old Alvin stood beneath the Jive Records building, anxiously waiting for his big break. Just one year later, his name would set the entire Western music scene ablaze. [Come discover the secret behind the King of Pop's two-decade reign.] [Before You Read] The update schedule is a little irregular. Life is very busy, so updates will probably be weekly. 1. This is about the Western entertainment and music scene! 2. The protagonist will have many romances: some all-consuming, some 2.3kFavorites1.8kClicks/ch2kGifts

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    The number of chapters is still very small, but it's the first novel I added to my favorites a long time ago before officially starting to read it. The first two chapters are a preview, and it's been a few years already. It's a very rare American entertainment singer novel, and the male lead is a teenager. He debuted as a solo artist around the same time as Blonde, Twink, and Backstreet Boys.

12. 12 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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    Neon Nephritis suddenly appeared in the garden. As a handsome young man who had SS rank even in his amateur days, this Cealan is too powerful. He has forum-style and unethical behavior.

13. 13 把 [Showbiz] Treating Someone Like They're Japanese 【娱乐圈】把人当日本人整 Sizzling Fried Egg Pancake滋啦煎蛋饼Multi-Orientation81k WordsOngoing At fifteen, Asahi Hinata was sunbathing on a beach in Okinawa when a Johnny's talent scout, who was vacationing there, discovered him. Two years later, the agency was in chaos, and his debut fell through. The super-genki boy went to relax by sunbathing on the beach, where a talent scout from South Korea's HYBE discovered him and sent him abroad to train. Two years later, the company was posting ugly financial results, and his debut fell through. The super-genki boy went to relax by sunbathing on 1.3kFavorites2.4kClicks/ch417Gifts

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    The male protagonist's debut path is incredibly bumpy. A former Johnny's Jr., He faced the departure of Johnny Kitagawa, and like father, like son. After assaulting a junior executive at LTP, he couldn't debut and had a temporary falling out with his childhood friend, Michieda Shunsuke. He was later scouted by a K-pop company, first going to Hybe as a trainee for Trainee A. Later, after the hype died down, he went to YG Entertainment as a transitional role (and also a transitional role in this story). Now, the story has progressed to him being taken to SM Entertainment and joining the "chair-pulling debut group."

14. 14 美 The Child Star Who Never Fades in Hollywood 美娱之永不坠落的童星 Embracing the Moon, Startling the Wind抱月惊风Danmei (BL)236k WordsOngoing Ethan was born in 1996 and had been beaten down by society into shutting himself off before he even grew up. Just when he thought his life was completely beyond saving, a court in the free United States sent him a wonderful offer: Hey, how about painlessly switching parents? From then on, Ethan Melody not only had a childhood friend with whom he could develop a socialist brotherly bond, but also gradually became the youngest A-lister capable of supporting an entire distribution company. You were 502Favorites1.4kClicks/ch245Gifts

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    I'm giving it one less star because it's a rip-off. The young male lead is Jewish, and the background is a fictional American entertainment company! The young male lead is adopted, and his biological father is the Spider-Man actor, so many people don't know about their father-son relationship. However, he was cast as the younger version of the original Spider-Man lead in the rebooted Spider-Man movie because of his "no wonder he looks like an old friend, he's the son of an old friend" appearance.

15. 15 和 Debuting as the Opposite Sex with My Best Friend [Korean Showbiz] 和闺蜜一起性转出道了（韩娱） Carbonated sodapop碳酸sodapopMulti-Orientation9k WordsOngoing You and your best friend were furious about male idols' high salaries and unprofessional behavior. As you died, having transmigrated in a fit of indignation, all you could think was, "We could take their place." Your goal after transmigrating is clear: work hard to become perfect male idols. 1. K-pop fanfiction. All scandals are subject to the author's interpretation. True fans, please don't read. 2. It's not especially mean-spirited. It's mainly a fun, trope-filled wish-fulfillment story, focus 341Favorites8Clicks/ch71Gifts

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    The premise is particularly interesting: the female lead and her best friend transmigrate into men. To become idols, they invest heavily in their training – one studies hip-hop, the other house; one focuses on singing, the other on rap. If they debut, K-pop will have the strongest childhood friend phenomenon! Those who love childhood friendships can't even imagine how happy they'll be – the most beautiful member of the group!

16. 16 懂 Do You Understand The Value Of A Boy Group’s Ace 懂不懂男团ACE的含金量啊！ Yu Chaocai余朝采Danmei (BL)757k WordsOngoing ACE means ace, or trump card. In an idol group, the ACE is the member with the strongest all-around ability and the greatest influence. They’re the conceptual core and the group’s most indispensable soul. If a boy band has no widely recognized ACE, either all its members are one-trick ponies or they’re all bad at something different. Quentin, 25, of Chinese-American heritage, has been named “the world’s most commercially successful original singer” for five consecutive years. He has over 200 90.5kFavorites90.6kClicks/ch247.9kGifts

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    The male protagonist is of mixed Chinese and American descent, yet possesses pure blond hair and green eyes. I speculate that his bone structure is a perfect blend of Eastern and Western features. In his previous life, he thrived in the United States, where his status seemed similar to JB or a gender-swapped Taylor Swift. He is reborn in China and participates in a talent show. The story is engaging, although the author slightly shifts the main perspective as the narrative progresses, resulting in filler content. However, the protagonist's system's mission is to change the fates of some members of the talent show's debut group and reverse predetermined reality, suggesting an ensemble cast. The protagonist's character design is excellent.

17. 17 巨 The Superstar Is Always Pretending to Be Poor [Showbiz] 巨星他总是在装穷[美娱] Shen Jiu神玖Danmei (BL)798k WordsCompleted Frederick Andersen never imagined that one day he would suddenly become a little prince of Denmark. The main thing is, he’s now very rich, rich enough to own the whole world. Seeing the System’s cheat-like balance of $9,999,999,999, Fred was momentarily lost. But for some reason, his Hollywood friends all think he’s broke... So much so that his childhood friend Christian Bale, who has always communicated with him through brainwaves (forgive him for calling that useless System that), even said 9kFavorites28.6kClicks/ch13.2kGifts

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    The male lead is a Danish prince, but nobody in Hollywood knows that. The male lead is really sick and is redeemed by Bell (?). Anyway, it should be a top-dominant story... Right? I usually only read stories where the main character is the bottom, but this one has an interesting premise and is relatively clean, so I don't care. I think there's mutual top-bottom later on? My favorite chapters are those where the truth is revealed on purpose. He just showed up on the Oscars red carpet with his grandmother, the Queen of Denmark—so satisfying!

18. 18 生 [Korean Showbiz] Growing Pains 【韩娱】生长痛 What Do You Mean, Ran?然什么然No CP20k WordsOngoing Kirishima Rei was one of those people born with every advantage. He came from a prominent family, was good-looking, had loving parents, and excelled at school. He was also exceptionally talented in his hobbies. Anyone with a life like his would say life was a breeze. Until his Japanese blood awakened, and he became an illegitimate child. Theme: Rei's starting point 654Favorites2.2kClicks/ch25Gifts

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    There are only a few chapters so far, and the rich guy/scumbag character is a new character I've never seen before. Because the author is taking the college entrance exam, the male lead's debut group is yet to be decided, but given his American-Japanese descent and Anton childhood friend setup, I'm definitely voting for him!

19. 19 今 [NCT] Did the Company Go Bankrupt Today? 【NCT】今天公司倒闭了吗？ Chi Su迟簌No CP67k Words After being rejected and then called back, Lu Shixi made an alt account and asked every day: Has the company gone bankrupt yet? Tips: 1. The blurb, title, and main storyline have been changed. The Garden debut section starts in Chapter 16. 2. Friendship-focused. 3. Includes forum-style sections and an if line. If it's not your thing, please click the X. Comments are welcome~ Theme: Your Diary 829Favorites2.3kClicks/ch116Gifts

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    "Then Call the Police" is by the same author. The male protagonist is Lee Soo-man's posthumous son, an SM Rookies (I think?). In any case, he was a publicly acknowledged trainee who was abandoned during Lee Sung-ho's era and was recalled after leaving the company due to the departure of the main vocalist of Garden.

20. 20 N [Extra] NASA [番外篇]NASA One in a Million百万分之一No CP628 WordsOngoing “He’s back.” Theme: A boy-band style experiment 115Favorites795Clicks/ch21Gifts

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    Xiaojuan's SM trainee IF storyline. When I started the pre-order, SMTR25 hadn't been announced yet. Afterwards, Xiaojuan can join them and film a concept video together, okay? They're all former Hybe trainees, so she really needs to get to know Jayjay!

21. 21 漫 The Long Adolescence (Korean Showbiz) 【韩娱】漫长的青春期 Cultivating Immortality by Drinking Water喝水修仙Multi-Orientation202k WordsOngoing !! Do not enter the story before reading the highlighted notes and warnings below!! Pinned highlight: This story is not suitable for readers who can’t accept a crazy protagonist, strict logic enthusiasts, strict heroine-lovers, fans of career-focused protagonists, readers who can’t accept idols dating, or readers who can’t tolerate a protagonist who is chuunibyou, melodramatic, irresponsible, mean-spirited, or attention-seeking. Also not suitable for readers who demand meticulous fact-checking 8.6kFavorites19.3kClicks/ch10.8kGifts

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    A relatively rare male idol group novel set in a TXT format, featuring a female protagonist transmigrating into a male character, the premise that they'll die if they don't fall in love, and some unethical forum content.

22. 22 连 Connecting the Project 连接企划 One in a Million百万分之一No CP68k WordsCompleted The original synopsis is scrapped. Here are some excerpts from the outline. How many steps does it take to become a perfect idol? 1. Outstanding looks and figure 2. Great at both singing and dancing 3. A unique personality and image Lin Qiao will do her best. Theme: An in-house audition show 544Favorites2.4kClicks/ch145Gifts

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    One of the reasons I became a fan of Eunhae Bon was that the author was serializing the story around the time of the Eunjong spying incident, and it ended so abruptly.

23. 23 躺 Lying Low on the Road to Fame [Entertainment Industry] 躺红[娱乐圈] Crisp Thin Moon酥薄月No CP845k WordsCompleted [New Novel: How Many Steps Does It Take for a Wild Daji to Rise to the Top? [Showbiz] Now Updating!] Lin Yang woke up four years in the future. His fellow trainees from back then had already undergone a huge transformation: debut, hit rock bottom, then become wildly popular. Wait! What kind of tacky name is BTS? Has the entire Korean public developed terrible taste...? He wondered if he should pack his bags and fly home to inherit the family mine, when "Mie, you should give it one more shot." " 23.9kFavorites97.8kClicks/ch69kGifts

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    The male lead, a typical trainee, missed his debut due to age and returned to China. He ultimately chose to participate in Produce 101 and debut as the center. When I was following the serialization, the novel was about to be released, and I thought the author would add the male lead, but he didn't renew his contract and returned to China to act. Hmm, "A Little Reunion" was indeed a hit back then, but the second drama was set in the late Qing Dynasty, and I really felt it was a pity about the head-shaving scene. As the first Chinese contestant to be chosen for center position, his overseas popularity was bound to be high, but this drama's background and makeup were really detrimental to its international promotion. Sorry, I'm worrying about Chinese dramas going global again. Finally, one regrettable point is the lack of a forum format.

24. 24 摇 King of Rock [British and American Showbiz] 摇滚之王[英美娱] Shisan Mu十三木No CP621k WordsCompleted Many years later, when faced with the title “King of Rock,” William Nightingale would remember the afternoon a reporter questioned him. The reporter warned him solemnly, “Brothers shouldn't kiss each other on the lips.” * This was the greatest era of rock music. The Father of Rock danced the duck walk. Elvis was just starting out. And the world-famous Beatles were still a band of rebellious young men from the banks of the Mersey. William would write his own story in this age of dazzling s 14.5kFavorites15.1kClicks/ch22.1kGifts

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    The rise of rock bands in the mid-20th century saw the Bluebirds band, one of the top bands, experience both death and rebirth. (And I'm secretly shipping the male protagonist and his brother's relationship with a bit of incest.)

25. 25 总 [Hollywood] Presidential System, Not Satisfied? [美娱]总统系统，不满意？ Wool Pants羊毛裤Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted The System said, "You have to run for President of the United States." Osmonde looked listless. "I don't have any money. Do me a favor and manifest physically to campaign in my district." The System, now a dog, stared blankly as the film it had performed in at its Host's command, A Loyal Dog's Love, became both a box-office hit and a sensation. Osmonde patted its head with satisfaction. "See? So many people like me and want to support me. They're even willing to pay for my movie tickets, so of 15.9kFavorites21.7kClicks/ch26.4kGifts

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    Hollywood in the 1980s, male lead is a director, the system is a minor cheat code, and the romantic pairing is quite appealing.

26. 26 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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    The first Korean entertainment novel I read was about a girl who wears a chair. With Xiaohe as a KAIST student and then debuting after completing her military service, I don't believe any Koreans wouldn't love her. The forum style is very appealing. The girl transmigrates into a boy's body and speaks Chinese. She has nephritis. It's hard for any girl not to love her, right?

27. 27 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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    A rare idol-raising story set in the entertainment industry, with no romantic pairings, a forum-style format, and a focus on praising the fans. It includes fan conflicts, but doesn't emphasize them.

28. 28 在 Becoming the Undisputed Top Member of a Boy Band Where Everyone's Career Is Crashing 在全员塌房男团当断层TOP The Heart-Seeking Wanderer溯心客No CP410k WordsCompleted [My first practice novel. It has plenty of flaws, so read with caution. Thank you, everyone.] [Thank you all for your support! Chapters 19 onward will be behind a paywall, ending at chapter 44. Please continue to support me! Kisses, mua~] Synopsis for my next book. Bound to a Love-Brained System, I Became a Top-Tier Idol Wu Baiyu was widely regarded at MS as “the trainee who came closest to debuting, but never made it.” “He was prac 2.5kFavorites3.9kClicks/ch1.2kGifts

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    Reborn into a boy band that collapsed in my previous life, seemingly like a butterfly effect, my life takes a different turn. I eagerly await the power struggles within the company's upper management against the new boy band. We want the boy band producer's title!

29. 29 选 A Survival Guide to Becoming the Center of a Survival Show 选秀C位修炼手册 Xie Canglang谢沧浪No CP584k WordsCompleted [Complete] Coming soon: A Boy Group Competition Story and Fake It Till You Make It [Entertainment Industry]. Please add them to your reading list! Blurbs at the bottom~ The hit talent show Star Project announced a special trainee. Gu Xingyi, a celebrity kid who shot to fame as a child thanks to a movie role, suddenly vanished after the role became a huge hit. After years away from the spotlight, he reappeared on the stage of a talent show, leaving everyone stunned. Some said he was wasting hi 9.1kFavorites9.9kClicks/ch16.8kGifts

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    This is a fictional Chinese entertainment novel set in a 101-style talent show environment. The male lead, the son of a director and actress, is seen as a nepoboy by outsiders, but that's not actually the case. He experiences a rollercoaster of emotions, initially facing intense criticism before finally winning over his fans. I bet it's going to be a BL (Boys' Love) story. (There are forum posts about it.)

30. 30 我 [Showbiz] My Overworked Yet Laid-Back Working Life [娱乐圈]我这又卷又躺的打工生活 Losing Weight Is So Hard减肥实难No CP258k WordsOngoing Genderbent female-to-male protagonist, no CP, with one-sided crushes. Korean characters with Korean appearances and Chinese hearts. Debuts with RIIZE. Before being reborn, the protagonist didn't know much about K-pop, so there may be some misleading details. Lots of headcanon; this isn't a passionate story about striving for success. The story alternates between diary entries, forum posts, and regular chapters. Not a full-time writer, updates whenever. Theme: Everything is a workplace 5.6kFavorites10.6kClicks/ch7.3kGifts

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    Won Bin 2.0 Has a very special setting; his family has a large fanbase who speaks Chinese, and there are also forums with questionable content.

31. 31 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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    The eighth person to pull the chair, parachuted into the royal family, is different from the usual three-star players; this time it's MBK, which is both unethical and has a forum-like feel.

32. 32 在 After I Successfully Debuted in a Boy Band 在男团成功出道后 Ze An择桉No CP1.9M WordsCompleted [A long novel] A story about someone who accidentally debuts in Korea. Note: 1. Not a survival show. A small ensemble cast. 2. Fictional setting. It borrows the K-pop backdrop, but there are no real-life idol groups. The entertainment-industry scheming is all imagined, so please don’t take it as fact. 3. The co 41.5kFavorites64.3kClicks/ch196.1kGifts

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    A rare long novel, set in a fictional Korean entertainment industry with no romantic pairings, featuring a forum-style format, four male leads and one main character – we want Gari!

33. 33 惊 [Showbiz] Shocking! Why Is the Top-Tier Star's Son Traveling a Thousand Miles? [娱乐圈]惊！顶流之子奔赴千里为哪般？ Strawberry Salmon苺鲑鱼No CP50k WordsOngoing BL: 1. Most of the male and female idol gossip here is treated as true. Fans, please leave. 2. The forum-style sections may involve any male or female idols, including companies and their CEOs, as well as insulting nicknames. 3. Fans of the chairs, please leave too. There may be some boy-group fandom topics. Let's not bother each other. This is just a mischievous story for those who want to read it for fun. Here's the blurb: After Li Yanyi's parents each started new families and had new childr 872Favorites2.3kClicks/ch304Gifts

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    The male lead in the "chair-pulling boy band" novels has a rather complicated background. The first one featured a "kissing guy" who retreated and then was recalled, and he's the son of a Hong Kong superstar. "Our Prince 2.0 Is here!" (This is a forum-style post.)

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