Novels like Showbiz: I Confessed 99 Times, and Mushroom House Exposed Me
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Showbiz: I Confessed 99 Times, and Mushroom House Exposed Me, best match first.
- 1 The Tech Genius Who Rose to Fame on Yearning for Life 从向往走出的黑科技大佬 [Cutting-edge technology (main) + entertainment industry (secondary)] Lu Zhexi transmigrates to a parallel world and makes his debut on a popular talent show, becoming the dream man of countless young women. Everyone expects him to conquer the entertainment industry, but all he wants is to develop cutting-edge technology. Plant-based batteries, graphene, aluminum, transparent phones, virtual games... One groundbreaking invention after another appears at his hands. As time passes, everyone looks 332Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 2 Livestream: Surviving on a Deserted Island with Dilraba 直播：与热巴一起荒岛求生 My new work is out! You can find 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! 186Reads7.6Score11014d adds
- 3 Superstar: My Ex-Girlfriends Are Reba and Nazha 大明星：我的前女友是热芭那扎 In his previous life, Lin Zijie spent half his life working hard and got nowhere. After transmigrating to a parallel world, fate gave him a handsome face. Without a second thought, he enrolled at the Central Academy of Arts. Unfortunately, he lacked talent and his acting was awful. Yet both of his ex-girlfriends, Reba Nazha, and his current girlfriend, Jing Tian, were all utterly ordinary... He had already prepared to coast on someone else’s success, but then he discovered that he could suddenly 89Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 4 From the Start, I Landed The Infiltrator. I Want to Be a Director, So Here's the Truth 开局拿下潜伏，想当导演我摊牌了 [No System] + [Director story] + [Realistic] + [No excessive wish fulfillment] A third-rate director from his previous life transmigrates into the body of a struggling ghostwriter screenwriter, and begins a legendary career as a director... 6.8kReads7.4Score28914d adds
- 5 Showbiz: You Were Told to Manage the Club, and Now They’re All Stars 娱乐：让你代管社团，全成明星了 Yi Wanzhou transmigrates to a parallel version of Hong Kong in 1984. To his astonishment, the inheritance his father left him turns out to be hundreds of idle young punks! To make sure these loyal punks don’t starve, Yi Wanzhou, armed with a God-Tier Film and Television System, starts making movies. After A Better Tomorrow becomes a smash hit, one classic after another is born under Yi Wanzhou’s direction! Young and Dangerous, Prison on Fire, Infernal Affairs... Star after star emerges! When the 2.4kReads7.8Score13014d adds
- 6 I Made Boss Yang Cry, and the Laid-Back Singer Has Given Up 气哭冤种杨老板，老六歌手摆烂了 [Goofy, Funny Showbiz Story + Troll + No Female Lead + Subverts Expectations] Su Can was kicked out of his boy band by the people backing it. With one song, “Compendium of Materia Medica,” he face-slapped the pretty young idols and the culture of fawning over foreign things! After binding to an Energy System, Su Can started acting like a menace to rack up negative energy points! One troll move after another, unleashing every dirty trick in the book! All sorts of goddesses tried to win him over, 865Reads8.5Score10214d adds
- 7 Aspiring to Become a Superstar 向往成为巨星 If you enjoy the simple pleasures of a slower pace, why not stay awhile? No System, no contrived tropes, no harem, just a leisurely pace. There's none of that scheming and backstabbing. After waking up, Xu Luo transmigrates to a parallel world and suddenly becomes rich. With no lofty ambitions, he plans to live carefree, eat his fill, and wait for death. But after unexpectedly joining an outdoor livestream variety show, he gradually becomes a world-famous superstar. 7.3kReads8.5Score41114d adds
- 8 Flash Marriage to Liu Tianxian 闪婚刘天仙 I married Liu Yifei! It’s 2008, and the “Fairy Sister” has been driven out of show business by online attacks. The Fairy Sister wants to divorce me? No way! “Steady, honey. Just wait till I send you into space!” 7.6kReads8.8Score25914d adds
- 9 Showbiz: My Childhood Friend Is a Sneaky Prankster Who Loves to Mess with Boss Yang 娱乐：竹马老六，专坑怨种杨老板 Transmigrated to Blue Star. At 17, Lu Chen rose to become a music superstar with hits like "Qilixiang," "Flower Sea," and "Black Sweater." In the third year at the peak of his career, Lu Chen chose to retire and lie flat. Ten years later, he was dragged in to save the day at a music festival directed by Yang Mi. Lu Chen: For my appearance fee, I want a cool billion! Yang Mi: I give up, you sly old fox! With one performance of "Ten Years," he announced to the world: Your old man is still your old 15.8kReads8.0Score75014d adds
- 10 Traditional Chinese Medicine: As a School Doctor, All My Patients Are Big Stars 中医：坐诊校医，患者都是大明星 [Traditional Chinese medicine + lighthearted everyday life + showbiz] You ask me what traditional Chinese medicine is? Traditional Chinese medicine is the Dao; Western medicine is the technique! Traditional Chinese medicine can treat the illnesses you Western doctors can handle, and even the ones you can’t! The debate between the Dao and technique has always existed. Do I really need to explain which matters more? Su Zhengnan smiled as he took the student’s pulse. One silver needle, and the illn 3.9kReads8.4Score25114d adds
- 11 Live Variety Show: Taking Boss Yang Home for Chinese New Year 直播综艺：带杨老板回家过年 Lin Yuran transmigrated to Blue Star. He became a wooden actor with zero acting skills, mocked by the entire internet. He was selected to appear on the livestream variety show “Celebrity Couples Go Home for the New Year.” “You’re taking Yang Mi home for the New Year, not dragging her through a trial!” “Have you lost your mind? You’re taking Yang Mi cow-riding?” “Has Yang Mi let her wild side out? Why is she rolling around in the grass?” “It’s over. Yang Mi has completely adapted to life in the c 6.6kReads8.2Score43314d adds
- 12 Reborn: Saving the Fairy Sister From the Start 重生：开局救下神仙姐姐 When a man falls in love with a woman, there is no room in his heart for anyone but her. So Supreme Treasure chose Zixia, and I chose you!! 10.6kReads8.1Score52414d adds
- 13 Chinese Entertainment in 2002: Starting with the Fairy-like Sister 华娱2002从神仙姐姐开始 (This is a slow-burn story, but it gets more and more exciting as it goes. Don't pick a fight. We're all human, and you might not be able to out-argue me.) Starting in 2002, starting at Beijing Film Academy, starting with the goddess. Starting in the early days of Chinese entertainment. Becoming sworn brothers with Ma, treating Zhang Yimou like an old friend, and building an entertainment empire of his own. And of course, there'll be lovely women by his side: Liu Yifei, Zeng Li, Yang Mi, Liu Shi 10.9kReads7.5Score55614d adds
- 14 Showbiz: I Hid My Secret Savings and Got Kicked Out by Boss Yang 娱乐：偷藏私房钱被杨老板赶出门 (Showbiz + romance + one heroine) Lin Feng transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes Boss Yang's assistant and husband. After he secretly stashes away some private savings, she's kicked him out of the house, exposing their relationship in the process. At this point, he successfully activates a System. From then on, he uses the skills rewarded by the System to make a name for himself in showbiz. To get more rewards, Lin Feng has to play the sly one and pull a fast one on Big Honey from time t 8.1kReads8.6Score38014d adds
- 15 Showbiz: I Met Dilraba Three Times and We Got Married 文娱：我和胖迪见面三次就领证了 (No System, parallel world, entertainment industry, celebrities, one heroine, Yearning, variety shows, movies, everyday life.) One heroine: Pang Di From the start, he became a fresh-faced star. They first met in an escape room, then met again on Yearning, and the third time was at the civil affairs bureau??? Who could possibly dislike chubby Pang Di? Years later, looking back on his life, Liu Yi had made variety shows famous, earned a reputation as a box-office charm, become a genius scre 6.5kReads8.7Score35914d adds
- 16 Showbiz: A Different Life 娱乐：不一样的人生 [Showbiz] + [System] + [One female lead] + [Lots of variety shows] + [Wilderness survival] + [International organizations] Tang Xia died suddenly in an accident and left this world. But the goddess of fate seemed to favor him, giving him a new life in another world with memories of his previous one. After being reborn, Tang Xia built a new life in this unfamiliar world with the help of the System. [The world of fiction] He wrote "Ghost Blows Out the Light", captivating countless readers with its 4.4kReads8.1Score23814d adds
- 17 Showbiz: You Asked Me to Take a Side Job, So Why Am I Fortune-Telling at a Stall? 娱乐：让你做副业你摆摊算命？ In his previous life, he was a true immortal of the Daoist sect. In this life, he transmigrates to Blue Star's entertainment industry as a nobody. Yang Lin unexpectedly joins a livestream show called Work Hard, Everyone! To build their image as ordinary working people, the celebrities either perform on the street or set up stalls selling snacks. Yang Lin, however, simply pulls a Daoist robe from his bag, puts it on, and starts telling fortunes. He lifts a curse for a female CEO and earns a ten-t 18.4kReads8.7Score1.6k14d adds
- 18 Showbiz: A Top-Tier Star's Career Begins When Boss Yang Adds Him to the Wrong Group Chat! 娱乐：顶流从杨老板拉错群开始！ [Entertainment industry + extra sweet romance + no System] Su Yu transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes an artist signed to Big Honey's agency. Because of copyright issues, he's chosen to take it easy and enjoy life. Then Big Honey suddenly adds him to a strange group chat. [You've been invited by Boss Yang to join “Our Happy Family”] Yang Mom: “!!!! Welcome, son-in-law!” Yang Dad: “The kids are right here! Can't you be a little more composed? So, when are you two getting married?” Su Yu: 9kReads8.9Score55814d adds
- 19 The Eighth Book by Youzha Qiutian 油炸秋天的第8本书 7.6kReads7.9Score31114d adds
- 20 This Star Isn't Exactly Proper 这个明星不正经 Thank you all so much for your support. This book has come to an end, and a new journey is beginning. I hope you’ll continue to support me. This is a slice-of-life entertainment novel, centered on the daily lives of the protagonist and the actresses... 26.4kReads8.6Score1.6k14d adds
- 21 After a Failed Blind Date, I Met Bai Lu on Meet Yourself 相亲失败，我在向往初见白露 [One Female Lead + Bai Lu + Entertainment Industry + System (but with a fairly minor presence) + Positive Energy] Yun Mu transmigrates to a parallel world. By a twist of fate, he takes part in the filming of Back to the Fields, making what should have been its final season a smash hit once again. Yun Mu becomes famous in the variety-show world and receives invitations from all the major, long-running shows. Without exception, every show returns to its former glory with Yun Mu’s help. Along the w 6.3kReads9.0Score37514d adds
- 22 Showbiz: I, a Hidden Big Shot, Am Exposed on Yearning for the Life 娱乐：隐藏大佬的我被向往曝光了 Transmigration + System + Entertainment + Beautiful Celebrity Stars = A Cathartic Showbiz Novel A big shot hiding away in a mountain village, he had hoped to enjoy a quiet rural life. But when Xiangwang arrived, his cover was completely blown. 21.3kReads8.3Score1.5k14d adds
- 23 I'm at Mushroom House, So Why Are All the Guests My Ex-Girlfriends? 人在蘑菇屋，怎么嘉宾全是前女友 [Entertainment Industry + Variety Livestream + Love Triangle Drama + Comedy + Lighthearted] Eight years ago, Bai Qiyu was bound to a System. To earn its rewards, he fell in love again and again. As soon as he completed his mission, he quit the entertainment industry, terminated his contract, and returned to his hometown to enjoy a quiet retirement. He had just one wish: Stay far away from his ex-girlfriends and live a long life. But the crew of Yearning for Life just had to build their mushroom 22.7kReads8.6Score1.6k14d adds
- 24 Showbiz: From Running Man to Becoming a Superstar 娱乐：从跑男开始成就巨星 Running Man, Back to Field, Who’s the Murderer, Go Fighting! A grand gathering of variety shows, one female lead, and the heroine is Xiao Di. Luo Yi transmigrated to a parallel world and brought a variety-show craze with him. On Brothers, Let’s Run, he was the brains and brawn. On Celebrity Detective, he was the player who won the most gold bars. On Go Beyond Limits, he was an unmatched strategist who ran circles around the old foxes. But on The Life We Want, he was just a hardworking young man… 10.9kReads9.2Score66514d adds
- 25 Showbiz: This Character Isn't That Evil, So Tone Down Your Acting 娱乐：这角没这么坏，你收着点演 A bit-part actor scraping by on a film set unexpectedly obtains the Villainous Film Emperor System. White Hair: “Boss, there aren't any shrimp.” Chang Wei: “I told you to bring some goods. Why is it either windy or raining every time?” Suit-Wearing Thug: “Fighting is fine, just don't mess up my hair.” 18.2kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 26 Keep Running: You Told Me to Make a Bold Claim, So Why Are You Taking It Seriously? 跑男：让你放豪言，你给我玩真的 [Chinese Entertainment Industry] [Stars] [Plenty of Variety Shows] [Keep Running] [Bai Lu] [Multiple Heroines] [Back to Field] [Challenges] [Peak] [The Inn] Chen Cheng transmigrated to a parallel world that was similar, yet not quite the same, and became an entertainer who had trained for two and a half years and been in the industry for two and a half years. After awakening the Great Entertainer System, he had his entire fortune wiped out on the spot and drew a skill that was both incredibly po 25.9kReads7.5Score1.9k14d adds
- 27 The Urban All-Purpose Lottery System 都市全能抽奖系统 By a twist of fate, Chen Feng, a young man from the city, obtained a sign-in lottery System. He discovered that he could win all kinds of skills, cultivation techniques, and items through the System's sign-in lottery... He could even use the System's power to transmigrate at any time into different film, TV, and novel worlds. Love in the Courtyard, Ode to Joy, Love Apartment, Drawing Sword, The Legend of the Condor Heroes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Uncle Nine, Journey to the West, the Primordia 1.8kReads6.8Score10214d adds
