Novels like Showbiz: One “Gee” in 2009 and I Led the Korean Wave
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- 1 The Cold-Blooded Heir to Korea’s Entertainment Empire 韩娱冷都继承者 “...I refuse!” “The chairman has secured custody of you. Now please get ready to go home, young master.” A man dressed in a sharp suit, looking every bit the professional, holds out the documents to him. … Fifteen-year-old Lin Shiyu has no choice but to transfer from Huaguo to the Peninsula... 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Thursday Boy 周四男孩 Jiang Mi had followed the rules for more than twenty years. The only reckless thing she had ever done was go to a concert with her best friend on her twenty-fifth birthday. The first time she met him, she thought he was a human trafficker. The second time, he called her a little anti-fan. The third time, she shielded him from an egg thrown by an anti-fan. The fourth time, she became his housekeeper. The fifth time... “I think the chances of meeting someone you like are very low. But if you do —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Korean Showbiz: Da Xiong's Wonderful Life 韩娱之大雄的美好生活 This is entirely fictional, with fictional names and settings. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Everything he once had was shattered when his parents died unexpectedly. Devastated, he chose to give it all up and embark on a life of service. Caught up in a political power struggle by chance, he was held up as a model, at the cost of spending three years in that bitterly cold place. After completing his service, he started over. He fought his way through the turbulent entertainment indust —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Korean Showbiz: It'd Be a Waste to Give It to Someone Else 韩娱：给别人太可惜了 In 2009, Li Zhecheng returned from studying in the United States and took over the small company Core Centents Media with his family's help. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 I’m Connected in the Korean Entertainment Industry 我是韩娱关系户 Hy, everything happens for the best. Choosing to begin is the first chapter of a smooth journey, and starting over is the rebirth of this story. Let’s look forward to it together. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The First Thing I Did After Making It Was Break Up with My Beloved 上岸第一剑先斩意中人 Light and darkness walk together, dawn and shadow stand side by side. Zhang Chengyu knows nothing about medicine. He only solves cases, and whoever gets in his way becomes his next case. A financial tycoon looks down on him as a prosecutor with no connections? Easy: the tycoon goes bankrupt. His superior thinks he lacks tact? That case is too tough: his superior gets the boot. His girlfriend says he has no sense of romance? Hey, give me eight hours and I’ll solve that case for you. His girlfrien 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Showbiz: The Top-Tier Star Idol 【娱乐圈】顶流爱豆 [Spiritual qi revival + Korean entertainment + alternate-universe imagination + wish fulfillment + uncertain pairing + Seventeen + BTS] A mysterious blue light forced her to participate in a dungeon game, but she unexpectedly took first place in the inaugural tournament. Gu Yanyan, exposed as a beta tester, was completely unfazed: Just standard procedure. Digging through the beta test videos, people discovered that Yoon Jeonghan, Choi Seungcheol, and Kim Taehyung were all her teammates! Watc 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Reborn in South Korea: Full Throttle 重生南韩一路狂飚 [No System] [No special powers] [No cultivation] [The male lead idolizes Cao Cao] His soul transmigrates into Ahn Seungri in South Korea, where he becomes a prosecutor at the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office. A chaebol's son-in-law sets him up and tries to blackmail him? The chaebol's daughter: “Honey, it's cold out. Put on this hat.” The chief prosecutor is about to make him a scapegoat again? The chief prosecutor's wife: “Honey, it's been cold lately. Here's a hat I knitted for you myself. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Korean Showbiz: Meeting and Redemption 韩娱：相遇与救赎 A fateful encounter, a mutual salvation. It all began with the first snowfall. P.S. The author wrote this purely for personal enjoyment and knows nothing about Korean entertainment. I just like Yoon-a, so I wrote it. This story is completely different from reality, and the characters have been changed. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Byun Baekhyun: My Wife's Idol Isn't Me 边伯贤：我老婆的爱豆不是我 The top-tier star couple's "idol battlefield" Xingtong's life is like a cheat code: Zhang Yixing dotes on her like a devoted older brother, and the genius idol Baixian is the perfect husband. But who could have guessed that the number one name on this girl, surrounded by love, has on her stan list isn't her own husband? Whenever his wife goes wild at another idol's concert, Baixian instantly turns into a jealous bundle of nerves, grabs his fan gear, and follows her there to keep an eye on her 32Reads—Score114d adds
- 11 Korean Showbiz: I'm in Korea, and I Have So Many Sisters 韩娱：人在泡菜，我的姐姐特别多 —Reads—Score114d adds
- 12 Reborn as the Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family: My Sister-in-Law Is the GOAT 重生财阀家小儿子：大嫂YYDS Chen Daojun is reborn as the youngest son of a chaebol family. Opportunities are everywhere in this world, and with the memories of his past life and the status of a chaebol heir, he has been dealt a winning hand. When he begins investing around the globe, the Chen family is still tearing itself apart over the inheritance. Chen Daojun has no intention of limiting his sights to tiny Han Country. Before long, he has become a leading figure in politics, the military, and business. As Chairman Chen 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Cheat-Code Life in Korean Showbiz 韩娱之开挂人生 My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Fleeting Life in Korean Entertainment 浮生韩娱 An agent regains his memories and, through a twist of fate, enters South Korea's entertainment industry. He becomes a renowned actor, makes waves on variety shows, and rises to become a producer. This is a different side of South Korea's entertainment industry… Reclaiming the past, I have come, I have conquered! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Reborn as the Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family: Mao Xianmin Is Irresistible 重生财阀家的小儿子：毛贤敏真香 Reborn in the world of The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate, I became Chen Daojun. From the start, I chose to steal my sister-in-law, Mao Xianmin, away. This was an era when gold could be found everywhere. While the family fought over the inheritance of Shunyang Group, Chen Daojun quietly built his fortune, becoming a major shareholder in Amazon, Penguin, Alibaba, Tesla, and more. Years later. Chen Daojun: "No point pretending anymore. I bought Shunyang Group a long time ago." 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Jiuyue Weiban’s 2nd Book 九月未半的第2本书 He transmigrates into Chen Daojun, the youngest son of a chaebol family in a TV drama. From the start, he steals the sister-in-law away. The sister-in-law wants to become the head of the Shunyang Group? No problem. That's just a middling goal. Yan Kingdom is short on chips? No problem. Let's go start a chip company there. Celebrities want to make it big? No problem. I want to experience the pleasures of being a chaebol too. Years later, World Weekly describes Chen Daojun this way: “In Korea, fro 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Showbiz: A Hit Korean Entertainment Career Starts with a Sensual Song 文娱：从一首液曲火爆韩娱开始 [Entertainment industry] [System] [Music scene] [Film and TV] [Career-driven protagonist] [One female love interest, a Korean entertainment heroine] [Sweet romance] [Love and career take off together] An unexpected tornado transported Gu Ye, along with an “entertainment System,” to a parallel world where Chinese-language music had no standing at all. Korean entertainment dominated half the global music scene, and nearly every major dance group, band, and top solo artist came from Korea. In this 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 My Celebrity Boyfriend, Chanyeol 我的明星男友灿烈 Adapted from the game My Celebrity Boyfriend. A chance conversation on a phone and a performance onstage unintentionally bring him and her closer, and love quietly takes root in their hearts... 81Reads—Score114d adds
- 19 Peninsula: Don’t Cry, I’ll Always Be on Your Side 半岛：别哭，我会一直站你这边 [Korean Showbiz] + [Sulli] + [Girls’ Generation] + [T-ara] Liu Zijun is a rough man, and not a good person either, but he always keeps his word. To fulfill the last wish of a comrade from his previous life, he resolutely came to the peninsula. Everyone has regrets in their heart. Sometimes, all we can do is imagine a way to make them right. This book was written out of love, and I hope it can give you a little warmth by making you feel that one of your regrets has been mended. The male lead is d 1.2kReads—Score10514d adds
- 20 The Days I Checked In on the Peninsula 在半岛签到的日子 PS: This story is entirely fictional. It takes place in a parallel version of the basketball world and has nothing to do with reality. Don't read too much into it or take it seriously. If you don't like stories where the characters have siblings, this isn't for you. It's a self-indulgent work written when the author was in a contrarian mood. On hiatus. For details, please see the author's note at the end. I also want to thank all the readers who've stuck with the story. The story begins when th 112Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 21 Shocking! A Talent Show Turns into a Dating Show 震惊！选秀爆改恋综 [K-pop story + two male leads] Setting: Planet of Boys In a nutshell: A college student dives headfirst into K-pop! There are a thousand ways to win Zhang Hao’s heart. There’s only one Zhang Hao, so let’s see who’s quickest. First come, first served! [Park Gunwook x Zhang Hao] A heart-thumping romance with a broad-shouldered miner “Hyung, I have a fierce competitive streak in everything, but when it comes to you, I’m more than happy to bow down and surrender.” [Sung Hanbin x Zhang Hao] A destine 84Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Reborn as the Chaebol’s Youngest Son: Big Sister-in-Law, Forgive Me 重生财阀家小儿子，大嫂原谅我 Chen Daojun is reborn in 1987. He also becomes the young master of a chaebol family. In this era, where fortunes are waiting to be made and the winds of change are blowing, Amazon, Microsoft, and everything else are only just getting started... Watch as Chen Daojun gradually outmaneuvers his chaebol patriarch and helps himself establish a foothold in markets around the world. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 SVT: The Last Mermaid in the World SVT：世界上最后的人鱼 A mermaid who longs to experience the human world goes to live among humans. After being discovered by a P Entertainment talent scout, she heads to Korea to begin her journey to stardom. The protagonist is a mermaid. This is a male-multiple-love-interest, all-for-one fanfic featuring a right-side main character from an NCT subunit. The timeline has now been fully sorted out! Most of this novel is written in dialogue. Some of it is true and some of it is made up, and anything that doesn't make se —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Peninsula’s Chaebols: More Than Shunyang 半岛财阀：不止顺洋 Also known as I’m Building a Nation Behind the Soonyang Family’s Back The male lead transmigrates into Reborn Rich as Jin Do-jun and gets engaged to the campus beauty, Mo Hyun-min. He makes a deal with Jin Yang-cheol, shorting the Dow Jones with thirty million dollars. After earning his first fortune, he establishes Giant Stone Group and Coastline Capital. Then, through Giant Stone Group and Coastline Capital, Jin Do-jun secretly sets things in motion: Japan’s collapse, the yen’s rise, the 1990 —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 From the Start as a Trainee, I Became an International Superstar 开局练习生的我成了国际巨星 [System + Wish-Fulfillment + Entertainment Industry Overlord + No Heroine] Mu Xinghe, a trainee who unexpectedly gets the Superstar Training System, decides to take the center spot at his debut and dominate the entertainment industry. That year, a dazzling new star appeared out of nowhere in the entertainment world. One song, "The Lonely Brave," praised the many warriors pushing forward against the odds. One song, "Tenderness," brought countless lovers to tears. One song, "Blue and White Porcela 1Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 26 Falling for a Mixed-Race Idol 恋上混血爱豆 A younger Japanese-Chinese mixed-race idol and an older Chinese woman, caught in an intense push and pull of romance… A story that resonates with fangirls, offering a glimpse into every facet of fandom. Perhaps we follow stars to watch them shine ever brighter, and perhaps to discover the best parts of ourselves deep within. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 RM: The Invisible One RM之小透明 7012? Or 8012? Reborn in H Country, she joins RM through a chance encounter, and a leisurely, joyful new life begins... Her part-time singer career is now underway... One female lead 378Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 28 Showbiz: You Are My April Sky 娱乐：你是我的四月天 [Single heroine: Kim Jisoo + pure romance + golden finger + Chinese and Korean entertainment industries + chaotic timeline] A game brought them together. And fate works in mysterious ways: the first friend Liang Zhisuo made on his very first day on the peninsula was her. From then on, the wheels of destiny began to turn. Her tenderness was like the warm April sunshine bathing Liang Zhisuo. When a reporter asked why she had gotten together with someone younger than her, she blushed and said: “Som 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Could Something This Good Really Happen to Me? Korean Showbiz 这种好事真能轮到我？【韩娱】 Shen Banxia was an utterly ordinary college freshman obsessed with celebrities. If there was anything unusual about her, it was probably that she had topped the national science-track college entrance exam in 2019 and was now pursuing a direct PhD in mathematics at Peking University. Aside from consistently ranking first in her major, what people remembered most about her was her celebrity obsession! She followed quite a few stars, too. So even though she had earned plenty of scholarships and ma 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Etched Upon My Heart 烙印心泫 This story mainly follows the emotional entanglements between Yin Xuan, heir to the reclusive Yin family in Korea in a parallel world, and numerous celebrities. Just as in his dreams, his visions reflect everything that happens in reality. What will he, the heir to a reclusive family, do with the glimpses of reality he sees in his dreams? And after meeting the girl he fell for in one of those dreams, what will he do for her? So, Baicai, are you willing to be imprinted on my heart from now on and 95Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Korean Showbiz: Pick Your Persona Back Up 韩娱：快把人设捡起来 [Original title: K-Pop: Young Lady! Your Persona's Fallen Apart Again] [Main and Supporting Pairings] [Huaben Cup] What do you do when you get into a car accident and wake up in someone else's body? The thing is, did she actually die in her first car accident?? That might not be the main point, but Sui Sheng really cares about it! Question: What happens when a top music student wakes up in the body of a popular top dancer who's about to debut? Song Huaixu, known as a warm and gentle “April day, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 A Laid-Back Life on the Peninsula 半岛的悠闲人生 A free spirit begins a laid-back life on the peninsula. Starting with variety shows. Acting is easy. One female lead, no exceptions,,,,,,,,,, I'm terrible at writing blurbs. 3Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 33 The One and Only Starlight 唯一的星光 Genius idol Byun Baekhyun x legal prodigy Han Yuxi The airport terminal was packed with people. In her haste, Han Yuxi accidentally spilled her drink on Byun Baekhyun, a Korean genius idol. In an instant, embarrassment and awkwardness filled the air. But Baekhyun didn't get angry. Looking at the girl before him, her face flushed with embarrassment, he felt an unfamiliar flutter in his heart. Love at first sight took root. After that, through fate's clever arrangements, they went from cautiously 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Transmigrate as the Conglomerate's Youngest Son, Steal My Sister-in-Law, and Conquer the World 穿越财阀小儿子，截胡大嫂霸天下 Chen Daojun transmigrates into the body of a Korean and becomes the youngest son of a chaebol family. This is an era where fortunes are there for the taking, and with memories of the future, Chen Daojun is destined to become a legend. Having arrived in this world, the Shunyang Group is just an appetizer. How could a tiny place like Korea ever be enough for Chen Daojun? Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Tesla, global e-commerce... Oil, gold mines, new energy. A director of the world's ten most profita —Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 35 Reborn as the Chaebol Family’s Youngest Son 重生成了财阀家的小儿子 An adaptation of the novel of the same name as the Korean rebirth-and-revenge drama Reborn Rich, starring Song Joong-ki and Lee Sung-min. This translation is tailored to the reading habits of Chinese audiences. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Peninsula: Why Won’t You Listen to Advice? 半岛：你们怎么不听劝呢 Kim Seungwoo became a member of the National Intelligence Service’s special unit at just 22. But to his surprise, his very first assignment was to work as an assistant to female entertainers at S.M. Entertainment. “Kim Seungwoo, you were supposed to pose as an assistant and secretly protect them. How did you end up filming a TV drama?” “Seungwoo, I like you.” “Seungwoo, thank you for saving me. I think I’ve fallen for you.” “Kim Seungwoo, if you dare not to like me, you’re dead!” “Hmph, Woo is m 98Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Hello, Another World: Korean Showbiz 你好，异世界【韩娱】 In an era when K-pop stars shine brightly, a little-known company debuts a little-known group that barely makes a splash at first. But gradually, people begin to realize that this group is more than meets the eye. Their names appear in the songwriting credits of many hit songs, as well as in the arrangements. More and more singers collaborate with them, and their members even claim places among the winners of professional dance competitions. In their third year after debut, they release their fi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Korean Comics: Reborn as a Chaebol, You Wouldn't Understand My Life 韩漫：重生财阀，我的生活你不懂 [Lots and lots]+ [Ehehe]+ [Urban Supernatural Powers]+ [Besties] He worked himself to the bone for money, but an accident left him reborn in a world that mixed anime and comics. He had also become the only son of a wealthy conglomerate family. With a carefree life ahead of him, he planned to experience a different kind of life for once. Then, one day, a red-haired goddess showed up at his door and claimed to be his fiancée. “Huh?” And so he fell into a “trap.” A rich heiress, a private tutor wit 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Korean Showbiz: TWICE's Top-Tier Scheming Maknae 韩娱：兔瓦斯顶级腹黑忙内 She's JYPE's little princess, the adorable sweetheart in the eyes of her senior idols, the youngest member and the group's boss, one of K-pop's beauty peaks, the top ACE of the fourth generation, the tallest in TWICE, and Kim Gugu's one-meter hit! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The System Wants Me to Act Cute 系统要我撒娇 [This isn’t the real world, but a parallel one, so don’t argue about it. Don’t tie the timeline or anything else to reality.] If you had the chance to transmigrate, what would you choose to do? [Parallel world] + [fictional entertainment industry] + [familiar celebrities] + [harem] + [sappy male lead] + [feisty but sweet heroine] + [naive, sweet protagonist] My name is Wu Qingyu. After an accident, I became Wu Qingyu in a parallel world. But what’s with this plain-Jane face?! From the start, I r 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Korean Entertainment: I'm Girls' Generation's Youngest Member 韩娱之我是少时忙内 In 2023, Han Kejia was at Sunny's house when she saw infighting breaking out at SM Entertainment. Pointing at the TV, she asked, “Unnie, want to trend?” Sunny was sprawled on the sofa. She chuckled and said, “Kejia, these days the only thing that could make Girls' Generation trend would be all ten of us releasing an album together. You think it's that easy to trend?” Han Kejia pulled out a piece of paper with a mysterious smile. “Unnie, we don't need to do that. Want to become the real boss of S —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Korean Entertainment 韩娱 This is a Korean entertainment story about a Chinese man! He came to Korea in search of his mother, and by a twist of fate joined the Korean entertainment industry! This is a legendary story about a Chinese man! With his natural advantages, exceptional talent, and relentless effort, he quickly became a star in Korea and across Asia, before making his way onto the world stage! This is a wonderful story about a Chinese man! He lives a happy and fulfilling life... 915Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 43 Korean Showbiz: Why Is He Like This in the Peninsula? 韩娱：在半岛的他为何这样 Lin Xiao Lu: Oppa! Bai Doufu: Uncle! Jin Dao Xian: “...” They gazed at each other in silence. Jin Dao Xian turned around and quietly took Jin Lao Hu by the hand. “Why is he acting like that!” 2Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 44 Park Chanyeol: Evening Star 朴灿烈：晚夜玉衡 At first, the silly, big-hearted Piao Piao latched onto Su Tangqian. Later, he realized... he might actually be unable to live without her! Zhang Yixing: I thought you were my best friend, and you’re hitting on my sister? I’m gonna crush you! Park Chanyeol: Lay, you’re my big brother! You’re my only big brother! Oh Sehun: No, he’s not her only big brother. She also has a biological cousin who’s ridiculously good at fighting. Good luck! An accident once made Su Tangqian “die” at the very moment w 174Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Korean Showbiz: An Encounter 韩娱之相遇 An unexpected encounter brings him into the dazzling world of Korean entertainment. He meets the girls pursuing their dreams and stands by their side, as love blossoms alongside the starlight. He's here, so come see the stories of how he meets them on the peninsula and forms bonds with them~ 229Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Korean Showbiz: A Twist of Fate 韩娱：命运改变 Fang Shizhou was reborn in South Korea. Through his own efforts, he changed the tragic endings that had left so many people with regrets. In this world, T-ara never faced a nationwide hate campaign, Girls’ Generation never had the September 30 incident, GFriend’s agency was fully supportive of the group, and Goo Hara, Choi Sulli, and Kim Jonghyun all kept on living. There is no traditional heroine and no love-struck male lead. The story features girl-group idols from the first to the fifth gener 497Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 47 Korean Showbiz: IU, I'll Take Care of You 韩娱：IU，我养你啊 Korean entertainment #tycoon #single heroine (IU) #healing and nurturing #feel-good story Watching that girl struggle in the mud, he decides to make the whole world step aside for her. “Oppa, are you Superman?” “No, I’m just a man who happens to be rich, happens to know a little about the future, and happens to like only you.” [Pure romance + tycoon + healing + cozy everyday life] 3.7kReads—Score38814d adds
- 48 SEVENTEEN: The Group's Favorite with Real Power SEVENTEEN：实权团宠 After transmigrating back to his childhood, Lin Beiye meets a group of boys one summer. They lean on one another, each becoming a ray of light in the others' darkest moments. They strive for the heights, and one day they'll shine brightly on stage... 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Transmigrating as the Chaebol’s Youngest Son, I Build a Century-Old Dynasty 穿越财阀家小儿子，打造百年家族 [Sister-in-law + Conglomerate + Family Feuds + Business Wars] Chen Daojun transmigrates to 1987 Korea and becomes the youngest grandson of a chaebol family. With such an incredible sister-in-law, of course he isn't going to let the opportunity pass him by. Want to become the head of the Shunyang Group? I'm totally fine with that. It's just a small goal! I'll conquer both film and TV, and variety shows, and enjoy the pleasures of being a chaebol. [Honor: Girl Group Expert] [Your passionate resea —Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 50 SKZ: The Star Everyone Looks Up To SKZ：众星捧月 Genius idol Zhou Tingyue is invited by JYP to work in Korea. With talent on her side, she can take on the world! What? The SKZ seniors are always hanging around her? What? The SKZ oppas all want her to themselves? Come and see what’s going on! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
