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- 151 The K-Pop Performer 韩娱之演奏家 A dazzling star and a genius younger brother, an older sister and her younger brother, an angel and a devil, you and me. We may be different in every way, but love will keep us together, whether in heaven or in hell. Big Sis, don’t even think you can escape my grasp. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 My Idol Girlfriend 我的爱豆女友 (Everyday life, Korean entertainment) 2014, the golden age of Korean variety shows. Gu Yi, an established PD from Huaguo’s Blue TV, arrives at SBS with a mission to “learn from advanced practices.” On the set of Running Man, he is Jo Hyo-jin’s most prized apprentice; In a tea room in Cheongdam-dong, he is the nephew of the chief prosecutor of the Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office; And on the upcoming Running Man China, he is the behind-the-scenes mastermind controlling resources on both sides of th 136Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 153 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
- 154 A Date at the Café on the Peninsula 半岛之遇见咖啡屋 [Harem story, multiple heroines, not your thing? Please skip. Heroines: Sica, Taeyeon, Bae Chu, and others] 2009 “Let’s break up, Kim Taeyeon.” “Okay. I hope you’ll be happy.” 2015 After six years away from the peninsula, Li Zaixun returned to the city that had left him heartbroken and opened a café. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 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
- 156 BTS: The Beloved Maknae BTS：团宠忙内 It’s hard to imagine what it feels like when a dream finally comes true. By a twist of fate, Luo Qi is reborn after an accident and unexpectedly becomes a member of BTS. The group’s boss? The group’s punching bag? The group’s darling? A legendary figure, the only one in the group who dares stand up to the powerful second-oldest member. Highly adaptable and exceptionally intelligent. Luo Qi seems to have a natural knack for pairing up with anyone, but gets a little too invested in shipping the me 630Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 Korean Showbiz: The Female Idol Who Speaks Her Mind 韩娱：女爱豆她！少言不寡！ As a solo female idol, Lin Kongyu shot to fame as soon as she debuted. But... why does my bias always keep hanging around her?! Lin Kongyu is just like her name suggests, a woman of few words, yet she always attracts all sorts of people. There's the childhood friend who's been by her side since they were young, and eventually debuted alongside her. There's the wildly popular senior who keeps showing her affection. There's the junior who met her when she was struggling and has admired her and fo 132Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 Korean Showbiz: From the Start, I Won Three Grammys in a Row 韩娱之开局连任三届格莱美 Hello, everyone. This is a Korean entertainment novel. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read it. Some songs may appear earlier or later than they did in real life. The awards mentioned in the novel may not match the real-world timeline. The protagonist starts out at a very high level; this is to set up his entry into the Korean entertainment industry. The protagonist is a songwriter and music producer, and there will occasionally be singing collaborations. Variety shows will also feature a 472Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Korean Showbiz: Melody of G-Dragon 韩娱权志龙之Melody You once had a happy life and a loving family, but a birthday trip when you were ten changed everything beyond recognition… Five years later, a twist of fate brought you into the entertainment industry. As an actress, you began a new life, finding an outlet for yourself and searching for who you really were through the roles you played… After breaking into South Korea, you met a young man who made your heart flutter, as well as an older brother who felt like family. They both brought many change 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 My Neighbor Is SEVENTEEN 我的邻居是SEVENTEEN Everyday life + group-wife vibes. ⚠️ If group-wife stories aren't your thing, don't read! Who would have thought a superstar lived downstairs in the apartment building I'd just moved into? Our first meeting got off to a comically awkward start... “Hey! Could you keep it down? You're so noisy!!” “Hyung... she said she'd send me to the afterlife with a rolling pin...” After closing the door, Boo Seungkwan complained to Yoon Jeonghan, looking pitiful. “Maybe we really are being too loud. She looks —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 Peninsula: A Cameraman's Chaotic Daily Life 半岛：摄像师的吵闹日常 “Hi, I'm Zhou Jing.” “Hi, I'm An Yujin.” At the filming location for the BIONGBIONG Earth Game Arcade in Thailand, Zhou Jing and An Yujin met for the first time. “Are you an idol?” “Yeah, I'm in IVE. What about you?” “I'm a cameraman. An unknown cameraman.” 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 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
- 163 After the Young Lady Returns, Someone Sweeps Her Off Her Feet 大小姐归来后，就被拱了 I'm Lu Han, Lu Qianqian's biological older brother! I've been looking for her for thirteen years, and who would have thought that once I finally found her, my whole world would come crashing down? As soon as she came back, she got snatched away by some punk named Park Chanyeol! 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 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
- 165 Breaking! GD Falls in Love with Me at First Sight on a Show! 爆！GD在节目上对我一见钟情！ On a talk show, the host pressed Kwon Ji Yong: “Do you like Bae Yoo Rin?” He gave a sly smile. “Of course.” The internet exploded, but Bae Yoo Rin, SM’s first female actress, posted a meme that same night: “Senior GD’s ‘Of course’ is even more formulaic than my acting.” The next day, backstage at a music show, he cornered her. “Formulaic? Then let me teach you something real.” She held up a chocolate stick like a microphone. “First, explain what you like about me. Is it my looks, my talent, or, 123Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 Peninsula: The Girl Next Door Is a Little Rich Lady 半岛：邻家姐姐是小富婆 No System, no wish fulfillment, no mindless plot, no womanizer, slow-paced. Female leads: Lin Yuner, Kim Taeyeon, Bae Joo-hyun. Lin Jianan got hit by a truck while saving two little girls. Afterward, he ended up on the Korean Peninsula and began his life there with the money he got from an older girl who lived next door. Years later~ Song Yuqi looked at Ning Yizhuo, who wore a helpless expression, then spoke to Lin Jianan on the other end of the phone: “Oppa, why is it me and Ningning who get po 534Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 167 K-Pop’s Leading Lady at JYP 韩娱JYP一姐 Female lead: Lu Qinxue, stage name Snow (feel-good story × no-brainer fun!!!) A beauty that takes all of South Korea by storm, a genius face, fashion’s darling, and a walking clothes hanger. She makes her own songs (by borrowing heavily from other people’s, so don’t read if that bothers you), and can sing, dance, and rap. She’ll write songs for BigBang, T-ara, Girls’ Generation... Of course she’ll write for groups under the same agency. No male lead, just girls getting close to girls. From 2011 394Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 Korean Showbiz: Where the Sunflowers Bloom 韩娱之向阳花开 After transmigrating by accident, she discovers she has a pocket dimension, and the ancestor who left it to her has also left behind a huge fortune! Lu Xi decides she’ll live life to the fullest this time around. Who knew that one casual tug would saddle her with a burden she can’t shake off? 291Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 169 The Strongest Girl Group in History: FX 史上最强的女团FX This is a parallel world of Korean entertainment. Li Tongtian, a Chinese martial arts expert, wants to promote the martial arts he loves. He decides to use the hugely popular Korean idol scene to do it, creating an idol group that combines martial arts with singing and dancing. Lee Soo-man happens to be planning a brand-new girl group, so he decides to take Li Tongtian's advice and put f(x) under his tutelage. And so the strongest girl group in history, skilled in both martial arts and singing a 107Reads—Score614d adds
- 170 Korean Showbiz: First Snow 韩娱之初雪篇 A new work is here! Come read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 Korean Entertainment: As Time Goes By 韩娱之时光荏苒 A Korean drifter who moved to South Korea with his father is discovered for his natural talent and makes his debut, shining on his path to stardom. Along the way, he and the other person share a series of quiet, heartwarming stories. P.S. The protagonist has no golden finger or heaven-defying background, and things won't always go smoothly or as he wishes. He relies entirely on his passion, so please show your support. 393Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 A Goofy Girl’s Journey to Stardom in Korean Showbiz 韩娱之沙雕女的明星路 Lin Xia'en woke up to find herself a little kid in the Korean entertainment industry of a parallel world. While everyone else was busy with school, exams, and making friends, she was also building a career in show business while attending school, embarking on a joyful life of constantly bringing over classic works. The story contains several works of Chinese literature, so feel free to imagine them for yourself. Actually, there aren’t that many works brought over. It’s mainly a happy everyday-l 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 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
- 174 A Daoist's Girlfriend Is in a Girl Group 道士的女团女友 Jin Fan grew up under his grandfather's guidance. While helping Mini deal with Gu Mantong, he also put a stop to the threat from Li Zhenfeng, which meant he couldn't return home for the time being. He followed Yuqi and Meiyan to Korea, where he encountered the Jin Niang Cult, a sect that refines corpses and souls. As he dealt with the cult, his relationship with Meiyan quickly grew closer. What do you mean, Jin Fan is dead? (This blurb isn't doing the story justice, so read the novel.) 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 175 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
- 176 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
- 177 Debuting Against the Odds, I Became One of the Girl Group’s Twin Towers 逆风出道，我成为了女娃双塔 Strong heroine, not a power fantasy, main dancer. What might happen when a new member suddenly joins a popular girl group already dealing with unexpected problems? Chen Motong is a girl with exceptional dancing skills. After graduating from university, she is noticed by a Korean entertainment company and joins the group (G)I-DLE, becoming teammates with Song Yuqi, Zhao Meiyan, Tian Xiaojuan, and the others. At first, the fans’ rejection makes it difficult for Chen Motong to find her footing, but —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 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
- 179 I Bought HYBE and Reached the Pinnacle of Life 收购HYBE后走上人生巅峰 [System + Korean Entertainment + Mindless Wish Fulfillment] The night Song Zhiyou learned that all the idols she'd stanned for years were about to enlist, she cried herself unconscious. When she woke up, she'd become Song Jiyoo in Korea, and had even gained a “Fandom System.” The System told her that her mission was to acquire HYBE and reach the pinnacle of life. Shares in several companies, just handed over like that? What? Such a great deal exists? Everyone thinks the new company president is 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 Peninsula: My Family Is a Chaebol, but I’m Not! 半岛：我家是财阀，我不是啊！ K-pop / Urban Slice of Life / Multiple Heroines / Entertainment Industry Just treat it as a parallel world. Come take a look at Hwang Gu’s everyday life on the peninsula. His family situation is quite complicated, and various upheavals have left him quiet and unsociable. 1.3kReads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Korean Showbiz: After Transmigrating, I Became an Idol’s Boss 【韩娱】穿越后，我成了爱豆老板 [Fun-seekers, come on in!] Mainly about Longdi, Taoci, and Ninging. Let’s all get along! A heads-up: This story is completely brainless. The author is a delusional fangirl, and the female lead does charity work. Volume One: No CP. After Pei Ci’en transmigrates, she acquires S.M. and YG, then gradually buys up HYBE and JYP, taking over K-pop. (Mainly about Longdi, Taoci, and Ningning.) (Completed.) Volume Two: A burned-out fan joins INB100 as an employee. Male lead: Baekhyun. Employee × boss. (On 243Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 182 Falling in Love with You in the Season of Blossoms 在花开的季节爱上你 343Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 183 Korean Showbiz: Redemption Between a Mercenary and Ji-eun 韩娱：雇佣兵与知恩之间的救赎 (One heroine: IU, Lee Ji-eun. The male lead is Yi Shui, a “Chinese orphan.”) This is a modern urban romance set in a parallel world, a fanfic featuring IU. The story follows the two leads as they save each other in the entertainment industry. The first half focuses on Korean entertainment and the latter half on Chinese entertainment. Along the way, there are thrilling fight scenes, dark sides of the entertainment industry involving powerful financiers, political circles and underground organizat 226Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 Korean Showbiz: Meeting GIDLE at the Summit 韩娱：GIDLE之顶峰相见 Feng Qiuting is reborn as the world's richest person and begins a new life. She has a twin brother and a younger sister who is four years her junior, and her family dotes on her. With the help of a System, she starts her own company and debuts alongside (G)I-DLE. 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 The Strong Female Lead Becomes a Male Pop Star in the West 大女主的我变成了欧美男歌手 K-pop × soul transmigration × feel-good power fantasy This story is entirely fictional and meant for entertainment only. Please don’t take it as real! After dying due to a mistake, the heroine, who had transmigrated to another world and gained a god-tier System with maxed-out talents, unexpectedly finds her soul in the body of a top-tier star: a mixed-race Western male singer whose mother is the CEO of the richest corporation overseas. I’m not interested in men, so now I can flirt with girls o 401Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 Peninsula: I’m Really Just Her Gay Best Friend 半岛：我真只是男闺蜜 [A little ensemble cast] (Maybe not even that much of an ensemble) [Multiple heroines] (Mostly fifth-generation girl groups) [A bizarre setting] (So bizarre you won’t be able to read it) [Not a womanizer] [Slow burn] [Too many elements] [Transmigration] [Bad memes] [Trying to keep the logic reasonable] [Parallel world] A world centered on one person + a tiny bit of Pili puppet theater + Korean boy and girl groups “I remember you originally came to study on the peninsula just to look after me, ri 3kReads—Score12114d adds
- 187 Love Begins in Korean Showbiz 情起韩娱 [Urban] [Korean Showbiz] [One Heroine] That year, I returned to Korea from the United States. That year was also when Korea's golden age of girl groups began. That year, I met someone who made me decide to stay. That year, my quiet life changed. That year, I had no regrets. 1.8kReads8.4Score10514d adds
- 188 Peninsula: Where the Starlight Begins 半岛：从星光开始 Lin Huai transmigrates and becomes the chairman of an entertainment company. His memories from his previous life tell him that T-ARA is about to suffer an injustice, Red Velvet will be subjected to a scandalous publicity campaign, and GFRIEND will peak right after debut only to lose momentum later... “In that case...” He slams the table and jumps to his feet. “I want every one of these future top-tier girl groups!” And so the entertainment industry explodes: T-ARA’s dorm: “Oppa! You said you 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 He Says He Doesn't Want to Be BTS Anymore, He Just Wants to Stop Me from Finding a New Husband 他说不想防弹了只想防我找新老公 Ye Qianqian was swept up in the sudden-death trend too. In this life, she knows she has to start grinding from a young age. The job market will be brutal in the future! She’s even studying traditional Chinese medicine! Anyone who’s died suddenly knows why! By a twist of fate, she becomes the assistant to a future top-tier star boy band, except she’s a solo stan. Gradually, she realizes something is a little strange. Do they sell her homemade health products in Korea too, like “Petty Pills,” “If 265Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 190 Korean Showbiz: Becoming a Top-Tier Star Idol 韩娱：成为顶流爱豆 (Transmigration + Korean entertainment + Chinese entertainment + girl group idol + singer and actress) From China in 2023 to Huaguo in an alternate 1995. Tian Sisi is shocked, furious, and utterly lost. She just can't accept it. But~ life has given her another chance to choose, and this time, with a wealth of experience in a young body, she's determined to make the most of it. As it turns out, a lifetime of experience makes this second life full of surprises. So, why not become an idol? Give it 4.4kReads—Score55214d adds
- 191 I Have to Reincarnate, So I’m Going Wild on Korean Variety Shows! 为了投胎，我在韩综里发癫！ She wasn't an ox-headed demon or a horse-faced demon, and she never got to drink Granny Meng's soup, but she did get a chance to be reborn. To ensure she gets a good next life, Niu Yanfang, who has never watched Korean variety shows, has to make it through a hundred episodes. And so begins her dazzling yet lonely journey through Korean variety shows... 514Reads8.4Score10314d adds
- 192 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
- 193 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
- 194 K-Pop Girl Group: My System Is Up to No Good 半岛女团：我的系统不正经 [Reborn] [System] [Time and Space] [Changing Fate] In his thirties, Lin Zhe was reborn from 2025 into a parallel timeline, returning to the days before the 2008 college entrance exams. Relying on his memories, he got into a different university, went all in on the World Cup, and founded an investment firm, gaining wealth and status that had been beyond his reach in his previous life. Just as he was content with his life and planning to return home and retire after graduating, his parents got fed 690Reads6.9Score11914d adds
- 195 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
- 196 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
- 197 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
- 198 My Story with SEVENTEEN 我与seventeen的故事 My story with SEVENTEEN Some parts are fictional, and some are real. Say the name! SEVENTEEN! 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Peninsula: The Lawyer Kept by LIZ 半岛：被LIZ包养的律师 “This is Li Zijian, my childhood friend. He turned down a million-a-year salary at a top law firm just to open a shabby law office in the old district that can't even afford a receptionist. I cover his rent and utilities, and now he spends all day holed up in his rented apartment watching the news, looking like he's given up on life.” “This is Kim Jiwon, my childhood friend. She gave up the glamorous life of a top-tier star to become the deep-pocketed benefactor of a broke lawyer like me. Of cou 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 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
