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- 51 Wisdom in Korean Entertainment 韩娱之智美 This is simply the author's daydream about Korean variety shows and TV dramas from over twenty years ago. Star power, popularity, Ji Mei, these are the special perks your mom gave you. Live well. 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Korean Showbiz: The Hidden Top-Tier Rapper 韩娱：隐藏的顶级rapper After dying of cancer in his previous life, Shi Muchi wakes up to discover he has been reborn, back when Xiaojuan is taking part in a talent competition. Since he was a rapper in his previous life, let’s see how Muchi helps Xiaojuan rise to the top this time. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Reborn, I Take Over the Entertainment Industry 重生后我制霸娱乐圈 In her previous life, Gu Jin endured humiliation and concealed her true abilities under the label of a pretty face with no talent. Yet the company still used her as a stepping stone for someone else, and she eventually died after being hounded online. In this life, Gu Jin was reborn before it was too late to change anything. She decided to shed the pretty-face label. She took on the schemers, fought her rivals, and seized the center spot. Gu Jin made a triumphant comeback and achieved her dream 7Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 54 Raising the Queen of Showbiz from Her Debut in the Center Spot 娱乐圈女王从C位出道开始养成 [There is a male lead, but the story focuses more on her career as she makes her way through the entertainment industry!] She joins a talent competition, only to be sabotaged out of jealousy. Born to be an idol, she still cannot escape the stranglehold of capital. A staged onstage accident leaves Chen Lanxing without the use of her legs, and her dream slips from her grasp like sand. With her heart dead and her hopes gone, she jumps from the eighteenth floor. But fate turns, and her life begins 11Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 55 Reborn as the Girl Group’s Ultimate Heartthrob, I’m Caught in a Powerhouse Love Triangle 重生女团万人迷，大佬为我修罗场 [System]➕ [Reborn]➕ [Love at First Sight]➕ [Everyone’s Favorite]➕ [Girl Group]➕ [Career]➕ [Powerhouse]➕ [Love Rival Showdown]➕ [1vN] CP undecided The daughter has good beans. There’s no romance for her early on, and the male lead has a one-sided crush. The love rival showdown between several male leads only comes later. Variety shows include Mushroom House, Keep Running, and others. In her previous life, Su Ruanning was an obscure female idol. After being Reborn, she returned to the day of the 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Forced Out of the Group, I Became a Solo Sensation 被迫退团后solo爆红了 [Extremely Mary Sue! Read at your own risk! My writing is a little rough, and this was written in 2022, so it’s painfully awkward!] In her previous life, Jin Xi was an overworked e-commerce operations employee. During a major sale, she worked overtime until midnight several days in a row, then got into a car accident on her way home. When she woke up, she discovered she had become Kim Lin Hee from South Korea?! What?! The original owner was one of the girl-group candidates that P, a label under 412Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Korean Showbiz: The Heiress Becomes an Idol Everyone Loves 韩娱：豪门千金成为万人迷爱豆 [Korean Entertainment, K-pop, with fictional elements and forum posts | Beloved by all, irresistible to everyone + outstanding musical talent + all-rounder + career-focused | Mainly LE SSERAFIM (LE SSERAFIM) + HYBE groups] In early 2023, less than a year after their debut, the girl group LE SSERAFIM was about to welcome an all-round Chinese green card holder, setting off a huge commotion in the K-pop world. Online platforms were abuzz with controversy, but within days, a string of preview videos —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Showbiz: No Dating, Just the Road to Becoming a Singing Legend 娱乐：拒绝恋爱，歌神之路 Transmigration, rebirth. She debuts as a girl group member and rises to become a diva, not limited to China. Don’t worry about the timeline or the works of some of the singers. Youth With You, The Creator, Singer, The Treasured Voice, and more. Songs use their original titles; other names are a mix of real and fictional. 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 I Became an Idol’s Hater, and Now I’m Scared! 穿成爱豆黑粉后，我怂了！ Returning with daily updates [One-on-one romance + showbiz and idol fandom + sweet and satisfying + slow burn at first + girl group survival show + healing + reaching the top together + soul transmigration + love grows over time] On her deathbed, Chinese-language PhD student Shu Yao was still thinking about her older brother, who was filming on set. She never expected to cross over into another world. As an avid novel fan, she figured that if she’d crossed over, so be it. But the next moment, sh 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 My Boyfriend Is Jeon Jungkook 我对像是田柾国 ❤️ If you like it, remember to send gifts, like, bookmark, and follow! Become a “member” or send “coins” for bonus chapters~ 161Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Love Letters from the Days of K-Pop 韩娱时光里的情书 Beneath the sunshine of Jeju Island, a romantic love blossoms across the boundaries of age and status. She is a gifted screenwriting student; he is a legendary Korean film star. As their fates intertwine, sweetness and devotion become the melody of their love. This is a story about dreams, love, and growing up, and an exclusive romance belonging to He Zhiyao and Lee Jung-jae. 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 A Guide to Falling for You 我对你的心动指南 A chance encounter… makes Jeon Jungkook fall in love at first sight with a university student named Tang Wan. Jeon Jungkook: “Tang Wan… do you believe in love at first sight?” Jeon Jungkook: “Maybe… I've fallen for you…!” 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Rising Star in Showbiz: The All-Rounder Trainee 娱乐圈养成记：全能练习生 She debuted at seven and soared to dazzling heights, only to be blacklisted at the peak of her career. Seven years later, a reality show competition and training program for idol girl groups, Go for It, Trainees!, gave Weisheng and Qingzhuo the chance to return to showbiz. Times had changed, and with a new identity, they could finally revisit their old dream. But where would Qingzhuo go from here? Was she blacklisted all those years ago because of an accident, or did someone deliberately sabotag 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 A Chaotic Neutral Troublemaker Crashes a Girl Group 混乱中立乐子人勇闯女团 Post-00s girl takes on Korean entertainment + chaotic-neutral troublemaker + no System, no rebirth + forum format In 2001, Australian citizen Cheng Zhiyuan happened to audition for a talent show held by the Korean company SM. After the company invited him, he went to Korea to become a trainee. A true Australian teenager, he appeared to follow the company’s rules, but behind the scenes he refused to put up with anything. The company messed with him by adjusting his mic during a concert? He simply 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Reborn: A Breath of Fresh Air in Showbiz 重生之娱乐圈的清流 [Showbiz + Livestreaming + A Strong Female Lead Focuses on Her Career] In her previous life, Xian Shu was an orphan abandoned as a child and a severe hyperthymesia sufferer. She frantically absorbed all kinds of knowledge and learned every sort of skill, all to escape the devil’s control. In this life, she has a family and fans who love her. She’s truly happy now! Grandpa Xian: My granddaughter likes it, what can I do? Give it to her! Grandma Xian: My little granddaughter is so clever, nothing c —Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 66 Reborn: I Was a Top-Tier Star, Now the Center Spot Is Within Reach 重生：我前顶流，C位快到碗里来 [Showbiz + no romance + talent competition + debuting in center position + reborn] After being reborn, Lu Xingran returns to the year she competed on a talent show. In her previous life, she signed with a major company midway through the competition, experienced what it was like to be a top-tier star thanks to a hit drama, then eventually left the industry in disgrace. From the start, she has the same circumstances this time, but Lu Xingran is determined to achieve the perfect ending. A live per 535Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 67 BTS: One Look at Sweet Jungkook, a Love for a Lifetime BTS—甜酒果一眼万年 She was sitting in the front row at a music awards ceremony. Beautiful and striking, she wasn’t an idol, but Jungkook fell in love with her at first sight. He lured her into Bighit to debut as a trainee, only to make it easier to pursue her?! 334Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 68 Career Implosion Warning 塌房预警 [Reborn] [Showbiz] [Korean Showbiz] [Girl Group] [Idol] [This story is entirely fictional. Please don’t assume it’s based on real people.] Since her debut, female idol Hou Luxi has always kept her nose clean, only to be framed and have her career ruined. During a work trip, an angry anti-fan hit her on the head. When she woke up, she had returned to her trainee days, facing a 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 How Do You Build a Career with a Beloved-by-All Script? 如何拿着万人迷剧本搞事业？ Xuan Ning often felt that the script heaven had written for her was downright strange. She'd only wanted to quietly be an idol and work hard at her career, so why had she somehow become irresistible to everyone around her? Even fans were joking that the talent show In the Prime of Our Years should be renamed Xuan Ning and Her Harem. Xuan Ning: This one could be a future bandmate, and so could that one... To make sure we work well together after debuting, I need to get on good terms with them as 137Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 70 The Golden Maknae of Girls' Generation 少女时代的黄金小忙内 This story follows the heroine’s journey of growth. Heroine: A Korean office worker. She debuted as a child actress, then joined Girls’ Generation as the youngest member. She was known alongside Seohyun as one of the group’s two maknaes. Because of her schedule and age, she only participated in the group’s sweet-concept songs early on, but joined in on everything later. Born in 1995. Couple: First love, Jeon Jungkook (during his trainee days and early debut). Undecided: EXO? NCT? Or will she reu 525Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 BP’s Wuli All-Rounder Maknae BP之wuli全能忙内 [An alternate setting] [Many original ideas] [Korean entertainment, BLACKPINK] [No romance, no male lead] “What kind of person do you think Ye Moran is?” Jennie: “Ranran is the little sister I can dote on whenever I want~” JISOO: “Ranran will always be our maknae! Our all-rounder maknae!” ROSE: “She has lots of delicious food! Mashita~” LISA: “My very best little sister!” What kind of transformation will the little heiress with autism undergo after joining YG and meeting four older sisters who c 132Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 72 BTS: A Letter from Spring 【BTS】春日的来信 After completing 999+ quick transmigration missions, Lin Jiayi is sent by the System to a parallel world to retire and rest. But the original owner of this body has an overpowering conviction: she is determined to become a superstar. With no other choice, Lin Jiayi has to put her vacation on hold and return to her old line of work to fulfill the original owner's wish. [I'm no good at writing introductions. This is a Korean entertainment story set in a parallel universe. The author isn't especial 155Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 A SVT Carat Girl Charges into Korean Showbiz svt克拉妹勇闯韩娱 Disclaimer: This isn’t a wish-fulfillment story about a wealthy family, it’s a fanfic. I don’t know why the tags changed. It’s a Korean entertainment fanfic. A story about a Carat girl who bravely dives into the Korean entertainment world to chase her idols. She hopes to witness Seventeen’s growth. After Lee Eunhee became a fan of Seventeen, she wanted to become someone who shone as brightly as they did. So, while still in high school, she ventured into the Korean entertainment industry and even —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 On the Peninsula, Enjoying Retirement 人在半岛，退休养老 Korean entertainment, the timeline is all over the place. I'm just writing for fun, so don't take it too seriously. A slice-of-life story, mainly about Girls' Generation. Mostly written to make up for the regrets left by that other book, Carefree Wandering in the Mortal World. I'll do my best to finish it… 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 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
- 76 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
- 77 From Reality Show Contestant to Top-Tier Star 娱乐圈顶流从选秀开始 [Showbiz + no romance + comeback + System + entertainment + idol competition] Tang Shuang never imagined that one day the plot of a novel would happen to her. She was an utterly ordinary college student who became bound to a System, the kind that only existed in novels. It was a [Perfect Idol Development System]. Right away, it assigned her the task of debuting in first place in an idol competition, and threatened to erase her if she failed. With no other choice, and determined to stay alive, Ta 185Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 78 How an Introvert Struggles to Survive in K-Pop! 论i人如何在韩娱中艰难生存！ Updates are extremely slow, so enter at your own risk. This is basically self-indulgent writing, fueled by love. The author can't guarantee when the next update will come. [K-pop + everyone loves her + all-rounder + no male lead + multiple female love interests] [A few things to keep in mind: 1. The heroine is naturally a heartbreaker who just wants to give all the girls a home. 2. There will be a golden finger. This story is all about indulgent wish fulfillment. 3. The first few chapters might 317Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 79 Girl Group in Progress 女团进行时 Kang Yuna was the maknae of the third-generation girl group Lemon. But after news broke that she had “bullied a fellow group member,” netizens petitioned for her removal from the group and demanded that she be sent back to her home country. A talent scout picked her out at six. She debuted with her group at fifteen. At twenty, the fans who had once loved her crushed her dreams with their own hands. Kang Yuna thought the whole thing was laughable. She was torn apart online, sent threatening lette 18Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 80 Korean Showbiz: The Sharp-Tongued Queen Is an Absolute Baddie 韩娱：嘴炮大佬她A爆了 [Transmigrate + Korean entertainment + no System + 1v1] [Sharp-tongued mixed-race beauty vs. younger, muscular “bunny”] [This story’s BGM: “Hellifornia” by Gesaffelstein] After transmigrating into the body of a popular Korean singer, Hong Zhixia can only tell the truth and make ominous predictions. Whoever she curses ends up having a run of bad luck. With nothing but her sharp tongue, she carves out her own era in Korean entertainment. Reader’s guide: The heroine is sweet on the outside but dark 185Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Korean Showbiz: I’m the Beloved of the Mao Family 韩娱：我在毛家当团宠 On the 11th, SM officially announced that Chi Yaoxi and Kim Yeri would join Red Velvet and make their official debut. If Chi Yaoxi's arrival turned Red Velvet in a parallel world from a five-member group into a six-member one, what stories would they have? The meeting and companionship that began during their trainee days ultimately became a starlit journey forward, side by side. From trainee companions who supported one another to group members who captured everyone's attention, they will sh 420Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Quick Transmigration: The Top-Tier Star Uses Her System to Turn the Entertainment World Upside Down 快穿之顶流她手握系统颠覆娱乐圈 [No male lead; focused on career and friendship; GL content may be involved, so read with caution] As the chosen one, Jiang Yuxing can attain immortality and ultimate fulfillment as long as she completes enough quick transmigration missions. This time, she embarks on a journey through the entertainment industry. [1. The useless girl-group idol] The moment Jiang Yuxing stepped onstage, everyone settled in to watch her make a fool of herself. When other people sing, “The rain falls all night, my l 126Reads6.7Score11814d adds
- 83 Korean Showbiz: Moonlight Without a Cloud 韩娱：月色无暇 Huh? It’s over just like that? I haven’t even been to the concert yet! I went to so much trouble to get tickets, and the fun hasn’t even started. Why did it suddenly end? 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Accidentally in K-Pop, Though I Just Love to Sing 误入韩娱，其实我只是爱唱歌 From the moment Lin Haitang was born, she knew she had been born into this life with memories of her past life. She worked hard to stay alive in her previous life, but this time she wants to do nothing but stay alive. Later, she fell for a smooth talker's tricks and was told she had to join aspa? What kind of name is that? Whatever, it doesn't matter. A complete outsider's life in Korean entertainment, not involved in any fandoms. No CP throughout. The female lead has an outrageous personality, 37Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 85 Korean Showbiz: I Know I'm Popular 韩娱：我很火我知道 My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Showbiz: The Genius Idol Producer 娱乐圈：天才爱豆制作人 “To love her was to defy reason, to hinder my prospects, to lose all self-control, to shatter my hopes, to destroy my happiness, and to be condemned to taste every kind of disappointment and despair. And yet, once I had fallen in love with her, I could never stop loving her.” Charles Dickens, Great Expectations Gu Ran's career in America hit a dead end, and a contract sold her to South Korea as a producer. She'd been keeping her head down and working hard, but when she turned around, how had she 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 A Born Idol Turns the Tide After Starting from the Bottom in Hell 天生爱豆在地狱开局里逆风翻盘 [Girl Group in the Entertainment Industry + No Male Lead + Strong Group Chemistry + Reaching the Top] Lin Xi, a female solo artist hailed as a “born idol,” blacks out onstage. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in another world. The original owner was the fifth member of ONLY, a wildly popular top-tier girl group she had joined out of nowhere. She had no talent and was resented as an undeserving, well-connected newcomer. Hated across the internet, she chose to take her own life on the ev 194Reads8.8Score10014d adds
- 88 I Made My Solo Debut in K-Pop 在韩娱solo出道了 [K-pop + everyone’s favorite + no System + apologies for OOC] If you don’t like it, please don’t attack me. If it’s not for you, feel free to skip it. Thanks! The beginning is a little over-the-top (seriously, it’s full-on melodrama, so don’t say I didn’t warn you). Read at your own risk. Melodrama! Melodrama! If you don’t like it, don’t read it. I’m too lazy to revise the beginning, so you can start from Chapter 16 and skip the melodramatic plot. Don’t ask why the story goes this way. I ran out 383Reads—Score11314d adds
- 89 After Binding to the System, I Got a Job in Showbiz 绑定系统后，我进娱乐圈打工了 [System + entertainment industry (initial talent show) + future Best Actress + career-focused] Also known as The Years I Worked in the Entertainment Industry to Stay Alive When Xu Luoxing was on the verge of death, she became bound to a System. She never expected its mission for her to be saving the Chinese entertainment industry! Xu Luoxing: What if I refuse? System 569: You’ll die. !!! Every ten missions earn her one life point, and Xu Luoxing has to complete four hundred missions to extend he 433Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 90 Reborn as a Top-Tier K-Pop Idol 重生成为韩娱顶流爱豆 [Rebirth + dual female leads + entertainment industry + career-focused + strong female lead + feel-good story] Jiang Ning is an introverted, withdrawn girl with extraordinary musical talent. Reborn, she follows her dream of love and sets out on the road to becoming an idol. She fights her way up until she becomes a celebrated top-tier star and a top-class lead vocalist. (Romance takes a back seat to her career, and the story features many idols and celebrities.) The ratings are low because it wa 239Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 91 Korean Showbiz: What Has the Bunny Leader Caught Today? 韩娱：兔队今天又钓到什么了？ I'm sensitive and break at the slightest touch. I'm a wage slave who can't update regularly. I miss one update every three days, and a whole week every seven. If you're still determined to keep reading, then congratulations! You lucky readers following this book have really hit the jackpot! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 BLACKPINK: Qingqing Zijin BLACKPINK之清清子衿 "Holy crap, no way! Why am I a kid now?!" Reborn at seventeen? She went on a trip to Seoul and got scouted into YG. And so began her new life with BLACKPINK. 2012 YG "I'm exhausted... Why is it so far away?!" Jiang Qingyun stared at the high-rise buildings before her, dragging a huge suitcase and panting as she complained. What was it like to go on vacation in South Korea and get cornered by a talent scout in the bathroom? Jiang Qingyun knew firsthand. She thought the pretty young scout was 111Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 93 Korean Showbiz: GD’s Rise to the Top 韩娱GD之上位之路 Li Yueran flips the table: Everyone else gets ashore and immediately cuts ties with their sweetheart. How come I’m the one who ends up cutting myself off? System 013 consoles her: “Don’t panic, Host. I’ll take you back to live another life and give you a second chance. I’ll be your cheat, so work hard and become a big shot!” Li Yueran stops mid-table-flip. “Really? Hurry up and take me there!!! I’m so happy I get a System cheat now~” Li Yueran is stunned: “You’re even assigning me a husband? Sur 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Peninsula: Turns Out They're the Main Characters 半岛：原来她们才是主角 After an inexplicable rebirth, Park Myeong-u decides to enter the entertainment industry for his younger sister’s sake, so he can protect the idols he once loved. But he soon realizes there’s something strange about this entertainment industry. Why do all the girls around him have superpowers?! By the time he figures it out, he discovers that his presence has brought miracles to the idols he once admired. But at the crossroads of love, he has no idea which way to turn. In the end... My dears, do 426Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 95 The Worry-Free Bar 解忧酒吧 After graduating from college, Su Yanci moved from China to Korea and inherited his uncle's bar. As soon as he took over, he found a pocket watch in the bar's storeroom. When he opened it, he was transported to a magical shop. When Su Yanci opened the doors, ready to welcome customers, there was no one in sight. He didn't mind, though. His father was in the top fifty of the Forbes rich list, so he wasn't short of money. Then, on the third day, a customer suddenly showed up. From then on, his bar 214Reads—Score1214d adds
- 96 Elegy of a Loner in Another World 异世界孤魂的悲歌 A Korean entertainment story featuring Shinbi, Seohyun, and IU. A lone soul from another world arrives here, embarking on a journey. Along the way, they find a kindred spirit, a younger sister, and close friends. The companionship of friends fills the emptiness within and gives this wandering soul the strength to say goodbye to their former life and begin anew. 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 BTS: I Got Flirted With Like Crazy on a Dating Show BTS：我在恋爱综艺被撩疯了 [Wish fulfillment + one heroine and five love interests + everyone's favorite + civilian dating show + happy ending + five separate routes] “Welcome to Love Diary, a real-life experiment about love.” · Kim Taehyung [top-tier star and model] “I don't want this thing between us to start with a misunderstanding.” · Jeon Jungkook [younger architecture student] “Because of you, I want to become a better person.” · Kim Seokjin [genius programmer] “You're the one unexpected variable that defies all l 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Breaking into Showbiz: Why Does the Land-Rent Boy Favor Me? 勇闯娱乐圈，地租少年偏爱我？ No problem, I’ll just dive headfirst into K-pop. Why does NCT DREAM, the dazzling group on stage, always seem to crowd around me in private? The aloof main vocalist secretly brings me milk tea, The scheming dancer shields me from every bad match, And the youngest member is so clingy he wants to cuddle with me every day. Fans: ??? Have our Landlord Boys been possessed or something? A certain top-tier boy band: Don’t ask. We only have eyes for her. I charged headfirst into the entertainment indust 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 I Transmigrated to the Peninsula to Keep a Diary, and I Cleaned Out Chinese Entertainment 穿越半岛写日记，我把华娱偷空了 [Korean Entertainment + Chinese Entertainment + Lots of Heroines + Silly, Indulgent Power Fantasy], Diary System Male lead: peerless good looks, utterly captivating Multiple heroines: mainly actresses born in the 1990s (๑˙ー˙๑) The timeline has been adjusted, and everything is geared toward helping the male lead grow٩( 'ω' )و Please go easy on me, and don't attack me personally✪ω✪ 408Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Korean Showbiz: The Foxy Darling in the Bunny Den 韩娱：兔窝里的狐系团宠 K-pop, TWICE, daily life, maknae, group favorite Fox-like girl Park Siyun faces a storm of controversy when she suddenly joins TWICE as its tenth member, becoming the youngest maknae in the group. A triple threat in singing, dancing, and songwriting, she uses her original work to shut down the critics. From a much-maligned parachuted-in favorite to standing alongside every member at the pinnacle of the world. This is the story of all ten of them. 2.9kReads6.6Score23414d adds
