Novels like Reborn: My Years Ruling the Korean Entertainment Scene
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- 51 Days in South Korea: From the Start, I Defied My Arrogant Female Boss 日在南韩：开局顶撞狂妄女上司 I was 22 that year, living in South Korea and constantly targeted by my arrogant female boss. “You’re the Demon King. How can you put up with a provocation like this?” The demon’s whispers kept ringing in my ears. Wu Zihao decided to make sure his boss learned the power of the Demon King 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Peninsula: My Real-Life Romance with a Girl Group 半岛：我与女团的现充生活 (Multiple heroines, focused mainly on the next generation. A new writer's second book, thanks for your support~) "Cui Yi, do you think people can go back to the past?" "Why do you ask?" "Just making conversation." "Then... if you could go back, what would you do?" "I'd save all those painful, regrettable moments." Cui Yi and Lin Yun'er met in a winding alley in the ancient city of Dali, Yunnan. The wonders of fate often arrive without warning. Like the most ordinary travelers, they journeyed to 6kReads6.8Score49014d adds
- 53 Reborn on the Peninsula as a Chaebol, I Get Stronger by Squandering Money! 重生半岛当财阀，我败家就变强！ [Korean entertainment + Chinese entertainment + urban wish fulfillment + ruthless protagonist] Li Sheng wakes up and finds himself transmigrated into a parallel world. He has become the sole heir to the Lee family on the Korean Peninsula. But, unexpectedly, an “accident” causes him to be reborn once again! Facing conspiracies and schemes from relatives within the family and various other powers, Li Sheng begins building his power in the entertainment industry to get revenge. Fortunately, he awak 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Korean Variety Shows: A Dragon in South Korea, I Only Want to Be a Chaebol 韩综：龙在南韩，只想做财阀 After being reborn into the world of Korean variety shows, Lin Xiangdong starts at the bottom and builds an empire of his own. As countless stories converge, this real world made up of all kinds of TV shows and films is destined to welcome its true “king.” 939Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Crossing the Peninsula to Embrace You 越过半岛拥抱你 One female lead, slow burn. He is a recluse in China's entertainment industry, while she is the stunning beauty of a Korean girl group. From a chance meeting in Seoul to finding a life together in China, she heals his loneliness with tulips. Two stars meet in silence and stay together amid the clamor. This is a slow-burning romance that crosses borders, and a romantic symphony of Chinese and Korean cultures. 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Reborn as South Korea’s President 重生之我在韩国当总统 After an accident, I, Wu Yingxiong, died and was reborn. This time, I actually came back as the president of South Korea?? Money, beautiful women, power? I don’t need any of it. My body may be in Korea, but my heart belongs to China. I’ll take on the chaebol, fight the American Empire, and reform the South Korean government. I’m going home, and I’ll take this new territory back to China with me. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Korean Variety Show World: Starting Out in Chinatown 韩综世界：中国城开局 [Korean gangster movie fanfiction]+ [A gang of his own sweeps across Korea]+ [Building Korea’s most impressive Chinatown]+ [All your favorite Korean movie characters are here] After accidentally transmigrating into the world of Korean variety shows, he becomes the eldest son raised by Ma Yuhee, the mother in the film Chinatown. Growing up on Chinatown’s streets, he uses his decisiveness and ruthlessness to claw his way to the top of the underworld. 553Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 58 Reborn as a Chaebol: I Easily Win Over Korean Entertainment's Goddesses 重生财阀：我轻松拿捏韩娱女神 [Multiple Female Leads + Chaebol + Girl Group + System + Entertainment Industry] Lee Tae-hee worked all night watching girl group performances and died suddenly, only to be reborn in South Korea as the illegitimate son of the Lee chaebol family. He unexpectedly awakens the [Future Entertainment System]! Armed with the formulas behind the next ten years of K-pop hits, he decides to crush every unspoken rule and build a girl group empire of his own! Cool beauty Karina, sweetheart Jang Won-young, a 177Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 In South Korea, I Became a Chief Prosecutor from the Start 人在南韩，开局部长检察官 Li Wenze was reborn in South Korea, passed the bar exam, and became a prosecutor. The chaebols are arrogant? I'm a prosecutor. Why don't you come have a cup of tea at the Prosecutors' Office? The all-powerful Assemblyman Zhao asked what I thought about the relationship between lawmakers and prosecutors. In a few years, I'll ask what you think about the relationship between chaebols and lawmakers. The chief prosecutor said he was still the one in charge. Oh, not anymore. 714Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 60 The Heavenly Court's Gossip Queen Descends to Earth and Goes Viral Across the Court with Her Inner Voice 天庭八卦精下凡靠心声爆红全朝堂 Ling Xiaohua, a little immortal in the Heavenly Court, is banished to the mortal realm over a stolen Peaches of Immortality case and a red-thread mishap. To return to Heaven, she must earn a million merit points. Bound to the red-thread sprite Little Confused and carrying a fragment of the Mirror of Matrimony, she unexpectedly gains the ability to let her inner thoughts slip out, courtesy of Yang Jian's revenge. Her snarky remarks are often overheard by key figures, drawing her into court intrig 4Reads—Score614d adds
- 61 Breaking Into Korean Entertainment with a System Space 带着系统空间闯韩娱 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 My Girlfriend Is Ahn Yujin 我的女友是安宥真 [Korean Showbiz] + [Pure Romance] + [Ahn Yujin] + [IVE series] Chen Jingxing came to the peninsula to pursue his career. His days afterward were aimless and uneventful, until an uproarious IVE concert came to an end. Chen Jingxing held up his phone to take a photo with the stage in the background. As he awkwardly made half a heart for the camera, a girl-group member who had just finished performing happened to pass by the side of the stage. Ahn Yujin noticed his gesture and reached out, gently c 495Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 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 86Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 The Peninsula in 2010 半岛二零一零 Gu Nanyi unexpectedly returned to the past. To find a cure for his younger sister’s rare disease, he began completing tasks issued by the System. As he carried them out, he started paying attention to and helping the unfortunate young women in the Peninsula entertainment industry. He was unexpectedly caught up in a power struggle between chaebols and the powerful elite. During this time, Gu Nanyi went from simply completing tasks to wanting to help the people he cared about. His life and the liv 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 A Record of Strange Happenings on the Peninsula 半岛异常见闻录 This book is also known as: A Man on the Peninsula, Wandering Leisurely Through the World. You can start reading from Volume Two without missing anything… (Fantasy, urban life on the Korean peninsula, slice of life, invincible male lead from the start.) “Hey, you in front! Stop right there. You haven't paid yet.” The man remained expressionless. “Sorry, I forgot.” He tugged at the woman beside him. “I didn't bring any money. You pay.” The woman handed over the cash and shot him a sidelong gla 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes in Korea 半岛之幕后大佬 Reborn as the youngest grandson of a chaebol family! Swallow Hynix whole and seize control of the semiconductor industry! Then acquire CJ Entertainment and take charge of the cultural scene! Build a global logistics network with Hanjin Shipping and Asiana Airlines! Acquire SsangYong Motor and break into high-end manufacturing! Samsung? It’s nothing but a stepping stone for me! In this life, I’ll make all of South Korea bow to me alone! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 The Bane of Evil: I’m on a Killing Spree in South Korea 罪恶克星，我在南韩杀疯了 A debunking blogger is reborn in a parallel version of South Korea. From the start, he gets the three staples of a Korean drama: an accident, terminal cancer, and tens of billions in debt. Faced with this nightmarish opening, Choi Myeong-cheol is dumbstruck. Luckily, he activates the Crime-Hunting System. Hunting down vile criminals earns him rewards. Ding! Congratulations, you've hunted a crooked businessman. Reward: one million won. Ding! Congratulations, you've hunted a serial killer. Re 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 So What If Korea's Top-Tier Starlet Is a Villain? 韩娱顶流女爱豆是恶女又怎样 [Korean Entertainment + Villainess + Plastic Surgery Phone + Human Tomie + No Sincere Feelings + Winning Hearts + Career Focus] Plastic Surgery Phone: Whoever gets this phone can transform into an unparalleled beauty. After obtaining the Plastic Surgery Phone, Xia Yue finds that life is ridiculously easy. All she has to do is crook her finger, and countless men come rushing to offer her their love. But later, the phone's demonic influence grows stronger and stronger, and the world teeters on the 513Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Please Answer, 2006 请回答二零零六 (K-pop + Global Superstar + Multiple Heroines + Chaebol + Girl Groups) Best enjoyed after Chapter 150! Mainly K-pop: Girls' Generation + T-ara + top actors + ... the Korean Peninsula, Europe and America, and more... 241Reads6.4Score1214d adds
- 70 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 370Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 71 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—Score37614d adds
- 72 Korean Showbiz: My Wife Is Chaeyoung, and I'm Secretly Thrilled! 韩娱：老婆彩英，暗爽！ [Everyday life, Korean entertainment, Korean variety shows, personal growth, romance, System] P.S. This is a Korean-entertainment novel through and through: no face-slapping, no toxic exes, and a sweet romance with no angst. One heroine, one heroine, one heroine! Li Jinxian transmigrates into the Korean entertainment industry and becomes a complete unknown. Bound to the Big Entertainment System, he starts out by taking part in singing competitions, making movies and appearing on variety shows, g 221Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 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
- 74 The Most Beautiful Rain Shower 最美那场阵雨 If that summer shower had been more beautiful, what kind of light would have blossomed in the end? This is a fanfiction about Produce 101 and I.O.I set in a parallel universe. P.S.: 1. Many characters in this story aren't well known, so readers need a strong grounding in Korean entertainment survival shows. 2. This parallel universe is the same one as the author's previous Korean entertainment novel, Korean Entertainment: Changing Fate. The fates of many girl groups differ from reality, includin 108Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Peninsula: A Meeting Across Time 半岛：跨时空会面 It’s not just the Korean entertainment scene, but the Chinese entertainment industry too. The title can’t be changed for now… The story begins with an earth-shattering “family reunion”… A three-year-old girl named Kim Sae-yi appears in Girls’ Generation’s world. She throws herself into Kim Tae-yeon’s arms and calls her “Mom.” Kim Sae-yi: I came from the end of time just to give you all a wonderful future without me. Any resemblance is purely coincidental! 655Reads—Score1514d adds
- 76 Seoul: I Used AI to Turn Myself into a Top-Tier Star 韩城，我用AI把自己捏成顶流 When Chen Jin woke up, he found himself lying in a damp, freezing semi-basement rental in Seoul. He had transmigrated. The body's original owner, Kang Lujun, was twenty-four, an orphan with severe burns covering much of his face. He scraped by working night shifts and hauling cargo. In South Korea's entertainment industry, where looks matter more than life itself, he wasn't even allowed to walk around in the sunshine like a normal person. Then a mysterious AI program called Life Simulator bound 16.5kReads—Score2.1k14d adds
- 77 Serving in the Peninsula as a Squad Leader: Even Dogs Get Slapped for Walking By 人在半岛当兵长，狗路过也挨巴掌 [Feel-Good Power Fantasy + South Korea + Ruthless + Unhinged] Zhang Benhe transmigrates to South Korea and becomes a low-ranking soldier. From then on, he goes into full berserker mode… “That’s how this world works: survival of the fittest. You’re not as strong as me, so you die.” “You cut my military budget by twenty percent? I don’t care if you’re Yoon Kaka or Park Kaka, I’m attacking!” “I’ve said my piece. Who’s for it, and who’s against? You’re against it? Drag him out and shoot him!” “You’r 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Korean Showbiz: The Golden Age 韩娱：黄金年代 [Women’s fiction: showbiz + women’s growth + self-interest] Li Jingya unexpectedly comes to Seoul to study, only to be discovered by a talent scout in her very first month. Just like that, she takes her first step into the dazzling, chaotic world of showbiz. [Reader’s notes: 1. The heroine is not a pure, kind, and beautiful character. She has room to grow. 2. A slow-paced feel-good romance, not a wish-fulfillment story. 3. The heroine does not become an idol because it is her dream, but she is p 99Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 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 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 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
- 81 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
- 82 The All-Around Producer in Korean Entertainment 韩娱之全能制作人 [The first Korean entertainment novel on the entire site] Yan Dong, who has the face of an idol, graduates from film school and joins Dongshan Television full of ambition. A rookie, he single-handedly transforms the variety channel and becomes a hot commodity courted by major TV stations. To further his studies, Yan Dong heads to Korea. Starting with Infinite Challenge, he ventures from variety shows into TV and film, determined to prove to the whole world that the true national IP comes from Hu 1.1kReads6.0Score10014d adds
- 83 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 482Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 84 Korean Entertainment: You 韩娱之佑 By middle age, Li You had achieved nothing in either his family life or his career. After more than thirty years of wandering in circles, he had wasted the years for nothing. When he suddenly looked back, he found that his life had begun again. Though fearful, he couldn't help feeling secretly delighted. Now, watch him take the rest of his life at an easy pace and get through each day with composure. 22Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 85 I Went All-In with a Full Warehouse and Became a Financial Tycoon on the Peninsula 满仓梭哈，我成了半岛金融巨鳄 After ten years of stock trading, this old market sucker has lost everything but his experience. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself reborn in the body of Jeong Jin-ho, a 27-year-old unemployed Korean. His original self has no prestigious degree, no financial certifications, and no work experience. He spends all day gaming at home, too ashamed to face his parents after their scolding. Who would have guessed that the leader of his gaming guild was actually an executive at one of South Korea’ 128Reads—Score12914d adds
- 86 I Transmigrated into a Korean Webtoon: I Really Don't Need More Aunties 穿进韩漫：我真的不缺阿姨啊 [Top-tier Korean manhwa style + an all-star cast of goddesses + an engrossing story + plenty of gorgeous illustrations] Gu Yang was an overworked corporate drone going bald from KPIs and overtime. One day, he woke up to find his life had changed completely. He’d… transmigrated into the Korean manhwa he’d stayed up late reading! Here, he was no longer a miserable corporate wage slave. He was a ridiculously handsome college heartthrob, with girls chasing after him! No more overtime, no more pove 352Reads—Score10214d adds
- 87 Korean Showbiz: It All Began When I Became Lee Hyori’s Younger Brother 韩娱：从成为李孝利的弟弟开始 Li Qiu was adopted by Lee Hyori as a child. To protect his older sister, Lee Hyori, from getting hurt in the entertainment industry, Li Qiu showed exceptional talent for planning… With his outstanding planning skills, Li Qiu thrives in the entertainment industry. He wins the favor of goddesses like Sooyeon and Jihyun, and creates numerous hit variety shows. Wherever Li Qiu is, that's where the Korean entertainment industry is headed! 371Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 On Behalf of Han: Has Everyone Tried Purple Pomelo with Purple Eggs? 代韩：大家吃到紫柚加紫蛋了吗？ Don't envy couples or immortals, envy chaebols every day. But instead of envying chaebols, you should envy the American servicemen stationed in Korea! After an accident, Locke transmigrates to Blue Water Star and becomes an American living in Korea, a proud member of the American forces stationed there! Many years later: the United States Locke: “Everyone regrets it now? Then why did you choose to be villains in the first place? And why did you join the Fuyong Society? Why stage a rebellion! Do 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 In Korean Dramas, I Sign In Across the Heavens 人在韩剧，签到诸天 At the lowest point in his life, Li Yang accidentally transmigrates to the world of Korean dramas. At a loss, he activates the Myriad Worlds Sign-In System. “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you've signed in and received the Super Soldier Serum.” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you've signed in and received the Eye of Truth.” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you've signed in and received the Zanpakuto Senbonzakura.” 957Reads—Score10614d adds
- 90 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
- 91 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
- 92 Reborn as the Handsome Commander of the US Forces in Korea 重生之我是驻韩漂亮军司令 Last night, Cheng Shimei was still discussing human aesthetics with the chairman’s wife. Then he got struck by lightning for stepping into the office with his left foot first. When he woke up, he found himself lying somewhere unfamiliar. Everyone here called him “Sir.” Had he transmigrated? No, he’d gotten heavier. 882Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 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. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Reborn as the Chaebol Family’s Youngest Son: Building a New Sunyang 重生财阀家小儿子，打造新顺阳 Reborn in the world of a hit TV drama, Chen Xian discovers that he has become Chen Xingjun, the eldest grandson of the first family of South Korea. While everyone in the Shunyang Group is being manipulated by another transmigrator, Chen Dojun, a boy who loves pursing his lips, his own plans are already quietly underway. Amazon’s largest shareholder, the founder of Facebook, an investor in Tesla, even the puppet master behind Wall Street. None of these roles will belong to Chen Dojun alone anymor 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Starting From Zero: Life on the Peninsula 从零开始的半岛生活 This is not a wish-fulfillment story where the protagonist is invincible from the start!!! Multiple heroines: Im Yoon-ah, Kim Tae-yeon, Bae Joo-hyun, and others 2022 Reporter: FM Entertainment has become the biggest entertainment company on the peninsula. What do you think about that? Lin Zhihui: What? FM is just one of my little side businesses... Note: If you don't want to read about the male lead's growth, you can start from Volume Two. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Korean Showbiz: I Just Got Addicted to Being a Sister-in-Law 韩娱：只是犯了嫂子瘾 This is a fictional story. Please don't conflate the characters with real people! You can transmigrate just by scrolling through a fancam of G-Dragon? Tang Zili has landed the 2011 transmigration package! She's rich and beautiful, and she's even been gifted a whole brain full of future entertainment-industry plotlines. This golden finger is rock solid! She gets to watch the King of K-pop rise to fame in real time and catch the agency president at the peak of his youth. It's a total win! And what 353Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 97 Reunion at the End of the Soundtrack 音轨尽头是重逢 Seven years later, he is a dazzling star at the center of the stage, while she is a rising music talent in the arts department at Seoul National University. They meet in the elevator of the SM building, their breaths stilling just inches apart. The eyes that once gazed at her across a sea of lightsticks are now looking at her across seven years of time. 275Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Korean Showbiz: The Slacker Girl Group Is Forced to Work 【韩娱】摆烂女团被迫营业 [Girl group / group darling / universally adored / entertainment industry] Warning: The group-darling, universally adored setup means there are many male leads. If you can’t handle ambiguous relationships, please don’t read on. (Sorry!) To make a splash, P Entertainment carefully selected seven Chinese members to form a girl group. At first, they were only meant to go through the motions. The company was small, and competition among fourth-generation girl groups was fierce. The girls themselves 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 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
- 100 Sorry, I Don’t Like Living Off Others 不好意思，我不喜欢吃软饭 “I'll take care of you.” “Sorry, I don't live off a woman.” “I'll take care of you.” “Why are all of you like this? I really don't want to live off a woman.” Lin Mingyuan couldn't understand what was going on with the world… Two top female idols both wanted to support him. What was so great about him? Which one should he choose? “All of us? What do you mean?” “…” “Don't sweat the details. The three of us will be better off together than any other way.” … Korean entertainment, no System, lots of 2Reads—Score—14d adds
