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- 1 Korean Entertainment: (G)I-DLE’s Stunning Visual Maknae 韩娱,gidle女娃,神颜忙内 (I’ve only just started writing about Korean entertainment, so my writing isn’t great. Please don’t give advice.) Ning Bingbing transmigrates and becomes the sixth member of (G)I-DLE. From their debut to their peak, she experiences it all. Since she’s only a fan of the group and doesn’t know much about Korean entertainment, there may be more everyday scenes. I’ll make up the plot myself, so it might not match reality. Please don’t mind. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 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
- 3 A Surprise Addition to the Group, the Main Dancer Is a Master Flirt 空降入团,主舞她是钓神啊 Baek Xinyu was supposed to be a last-resort savior for a washed-up K-pop girl group. Her outstanding dancing made her the company’s secret weapon, but things don’t always go as planned. When Baek Xinyu is assigned to the popular girl group IVE, what new ripples will she create? No one knows what the future holds. She can only feel her way forward in the dark until she finds a way through. Baek Xinyu won’t give up, and she’s never even considered it. Keeping her head down, she uses her dancing sk 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 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
- 5 Becoming a Korean Showbiz Heiress 变身韩娱大小姐 [No male lead] [Heiress to a financial dynasty] [Book Transmigration] [System] Reborn in an entertainment-industry novel, she takes out the protagonist and inherits his System. Starting in the Korean peninsula, she moves on to China and then the rest of the world, eventually becoming a top-tier star. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Korean Showbiz: To Meet You 韩娱:为了遇见你 I’m new to writing, and this is my first story. Please bear with me. One heroine, no mixing with K-pop, though I couldn’t do anything about the title. Now that he’s returned to Korea, will he find the love meant for him? Seo Gyeongho: “Meeting you truly makes me feel lucky.” Bae Juhyeon: “I’m so grateful you came into my life.” —Reads—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 The Fifth Member of BP in Korean Entertainment 韩娱之BP第五人 Li Xuen Pearl was born on December 25, 1997, in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, South Korea. She is of Chinese and Korean heritage. After transmigrating through the “Star” System, she became a parachuted-in YG trainee and debuted as BP’s fifth member. Beautiful children are always favored by the world. Though everyone in the fandom attacked her as a company favorite, she gradually won fans over with her abilities, and they became devoted supporters as she rose to the top. Position: striking beauty with a 52Reads—Score514d adds
- 9 IDLE: Dual-Core Coronation, a Fifth-Generation Legend IDLE:双芯加冕,五代传奇 [K-pop | No romance | Group-spirit comeback] A 35-year-old top talent manager wakes up in the body of a Japanese girl, Asuka, and becomes the sixth member of the girl group IDLE! With a mastermind’s mind and the talent of a main dancer, she teams up with Jeon Soyeon, Song Yuqi, Cho Miyeon, Minnie, and Yeh Shuhua to set the K-pop world ablaze! The whole group focuses on their careers, from saving the day onstage to reaching the top of the fifth generation, forging the legend of the strongest gi 8Reads—Score214d adds
- 10 Still Want to Hold You 还想拥抱 [Two female leads, lots of original worldbuilding, written because I like it, don’t read if you don’t, amateur writing] [Cunning and vulnerable × bold and scatterbrained] Content warning: Not your standard brainless sugary romance. The two girls will be separated for a long time. Please don’t read if you dislike that, and thanks for understanding. Peach and meaning, entangled with each other. You gave me a smile, and I’ll give you a lifetime of peace. Bei Yi: How did I get a girlfriend on the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Manic Patient of the Peninsula 半岛的狂躁症患者 A genius with a manic disorder caused by abnormal adrenaline production happens to encounter nine girls at their debut stage. Drawn to them, he decides to stay, setting off a massive earthquake across the peninsula. 1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 12 The Story of a Circle with a Radius of 3,399 方圆三千三百九十九的故事 [Campus + mature woman + redemption + love polygon] A slow-burn story. The story begins during college. That day was like any other. Song Qianyi was quietly spending time alone in a corner of the library, as usual. “Hey, can I sit next to you?” At the sound of the question, Song Qianyi raised her head slightly and looked at the young Lin Shan. She tried her best to put on a friendly expression, though the corners of her mouth were stiff, while her eyes brimmed with curiosity and admiration. “Su 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 KWANGYA Survival Guide: The Assistant’s Edition KWANGYA生存指南:助理篇 Clutching my gold-embossed job offer, I stood on the 18th basement level of the SM Entertainment building. The moment the elevator doors opened, I was met not by the idol training room I’d expected, but by a cyberpunk-style combat command center. Holograms floated in midair, data streams poured down like a storm, and at the center stood four figures: aespa in their legendary “combat forms.” My name: sunshine. Can be read as family-oriented or as a fantasy romance from a female perspective. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Korean Showbiz: The Underdog Has Reached the Top 韩娱:边缘人物已登顶 [The tenth hidden member of the Empresses + kind but not a pushover + a background figure’s personal growth + original male lead, an industry outsider (a supporting tool and a background character)] (Main villain: the company. Blame the capitalists for everything. Empresses fans, don’t argue. If you don’t like it, don’t read. I’ll do my best to stick to the historical record, but the timeline serves the story.) Lin Jitang, the Empresses’ invisible tenth member, is the group’s fringe member: few 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Korean Showbiz: An Ordinary World 韩娱之平凡世界 (Single female lead: IU, Lee Ji-eun) The protagonist, Li Hongyu, is an ordinary young man from a loving family. He used to fantasize about transmigrating, but never thought it would really happen. Lost and lonely after transmigrating, he struggles to adjust to an unfamiliar world in a foreign country. Then her radiant smile shines through the darkness and cold of his world once more. Like a candle, it brings light and a little warmth. My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Korean Showbiz: An Idol's Three Thousand Worlds 韩娱:爱豆的三千世界 Romances with girl-group members. Each installment is its own love story, primarily told as a standalone. Some may feature two female leads, while others may be about a couple. The stories range from second-generation to fifth-generation idols. Kim Taeyeon, Bae Joohyun, Myoui Mina, Park Sooyoung, Kim Minjeong. Please don’t take it as fact if anything differs from reality, and don’t project it onto the real people. If you’re interested, come on in; you’re welcome. If you don’t like it, please lea 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Korean Showbiz: Turning the Tables Against the Odds and Living Toward the Sun 韩娱:逆风翻盘,向阳而生 SEVENTEEN is the main focus, with members of other boy groups appearing as well. [Note: Please don’t read anything in the story as a reflection of the real people. Just enjoy it, and remember that everything is fictional. Don’t take it seriously.] [No plagiarism or borrowing ideas, though there isn’t much to borrow.] This is Ye Xiangyang’s story. With the help of an Idol System and a Player System, this once innocent, kindhearted, gentle boy who had nothing becomes a confident, handsome, talente —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 K-Pop: Still a Boy Upon My Return 韩娱之归来仍是少年 A boy who lost his parents in childhood A child who made his debut as a teenager A young man reborn What kind of story will unfold? What might happen between a young man and a young woman? 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Showbiz: We Will Meet Again Someday 娱乐圈:我们终将再次重逢 Chen Miaomiao, a cute and childish girl who loves herself, meets Quan Zhilong, an arrogant and talented musical genius. Is it love at first sight, or does love grow over time? But the road to romance isn’t always smooth. So what is the price of fame? More and more people watching you, less and less space to live your life, and strangers constantly intruding on your private affairs. In the end, the two part ways. One goes far away, while the other stays behind. But fate brings people together and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Peninsula’s Bad Boy 半岛坏小子 A note before you start: this book has been discontinued. It was this newbie’s first book, and the writing, plot, and everything else are terrible. I don’t recommend reading it. If you’re interested in Korean entertainment novels, try my second book instead. The quality is much better, and at least it reads like a proper web novel. If you’ve read the warnings above and still insist on reading, this failed author salutes you, you’re a real tough one! This book is also known as “The Peninsula Ente 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Flowers Buried Beneath the Snow 埋葬在雪下的鲜花 (No rebirth + no transmigration + no System + dual female leads) Flowers hide beneath the snow. In the endless war between humans and vampires, Lina, a vampire, falls in love with Lucinda, a human. But the vampires want to kill Lucinda, while the human army wants to kill Lina. Forced to flee, the two embark on a journey filled with countless adventures, all in search of the legendary “paradise on earth,” where humans and vampires live together in harmony. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Peninsula: It All Began When I Swapped Bodies with a Top-Tier Star Idol 半岛:从和顶流爱豆交换身体开始 Jisoo: If I hadn’t given up that day, would things have turned out differently? Sana: You’re not allowed to like anyone but me~ That’s the promise we made when we were kids~ Mina: In the virtual world, we’re soulmates. I hope things can be the same in real life. Wendy: I don’t want to be just your so-called friend anymore. I want us to be closer. His story with them began that summer. 471Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 After Quick Transmigration, I Became a Siscon 快穿后我成了妹控 [Two Female Leads, 1v1 HE, Both Pure] [Warm, Everyday Romance] [An indulgent older sister who grants every wish x a younger sister who’s possessive but doesn’t need to be, because her sister gives her all the security she needs] My name is Jiang Yu. I died unexpectedly and caught the wave of quick transmigration. I’d planned to slack off. If I kicked the bucket, so be it. But the System promised I’d definitely find true love. So I agreed. Because even someone like me, who seems to have cheat cod —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 K-Pop: Love in the Days of Youth 韩娱之韶华以情 Reader's Note: This is a K-pop story, primarily about the fourth-generation girl group GFRIEND. This is a story about time. A boy who returned from the future by turning back time meets six girls running alongside its passage. They meet, They come to know each other, And in the end, they fall in love. 89Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 With a 95% Match, You Still Want to Break Up with Me? 九十五的匹配度你还要和我分手 [Two female leads] [Both chaste] [Conspiracy] On a bright summer day, Xu Yanran, dressed in a wedding gown, stepped into a luxurious church in D City. At one end of the red carpet, Xu Yanran hesitated. Her gaze fell on the man at the far end, who was past fifty and visibly frail. She took a deep breath, put on a blissful smile, and walked toward him. Xu Yanran smiled, but her eyes were always filled with icy hatred. The carefully planned moment of happiness was shattered by someone’s arrival. Re 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 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
- 28 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
- 29 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
- 30 My Tough Road to Debuting in K-Pop as a Silk Reeler 韩娱之我在缫丝艰难出道 As a little girl, Liu Yuyu watched her idol perform and planted the dream of becoming an idol in her heart. She later passed an audition and joined Silk Cocoon. After failing to debut again and again as a trainee, she finally made her debut with LE SSERAFIM and began promoting enthusiastically! Key point! The heroine’s early story is not a power fantasy (and maybe the later part won’t be either; I haven’t decided yet)! After debuting, she’s great at promoting herself and charming her fans!!! Aft 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 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
- 32 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
- 33 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 501Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 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 85Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 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
- 36 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
- 37 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
- 38 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
- 39 Korean Showbiz: The Moment We Became One 【韩娱】我们成为一体的瞬间 “The moment they became one, the whole world watched.” One day, Xu Mingyue woke up and discovered that she had transmigrated. On Earth in a parallel universe, she had become another version of herself. This is a story about growing up, friendship, and striving for success. With her intelligence and courage, Xu Mingyue will carve out a place of her own in a foreign land. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 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
- 41 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
- 42 Korean Showbiz: Meeting You Was Heaven's Greatest Gift 韩娱:相遇是神给的最好的礼物 I’m a complete beginner, so if you think my writing isn’t very good, please go easy on me and spare me the harsh words. I’d be ever so grateful!!! Ji Yinan once thought she was someone abandoned and forgotten by the gods. She had an extraordinarily long life, but it brought her endless pain, as she watched the people she knew grow old one by one and eventually leave her, powerless to do anything. Then she would continue her aimless journey. Fortunately, through her tireless searching and explora 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Korean Showbiz: The Top-Tier Visual Idol Who Charms the Entire Industry 韩娱:顶级神颜爱豆撩遍娱乐圈 [Girl group + transmigration + Korean entertainment + everyone’s favorite] Korean entertainment’s most beautiful and dangerous woman Sultry, charming, and sweet Xia Shiyun, who never followed the entertainment industry or stanned celebrities, woke up one day as a 15-year-old Korean girl, with a “little stone” in her hand. Could someone tell her why the stone could talk? And why was it so… so domineering? “You’re dead! If you want to survive, you have to listen to me.” “You have to max out their —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 I Woke Up and Decided to Shatter K-Pop 一觉醒来之我要震碎KPOP When Song Wanning woke up, it felt as if she’d transmigrated into the dreamlike opening of a Korean drama. She’d gone from a lonely college student to the spotlight-stealing only daughter of one of South Korea’s top chaebol families! The plot twist was even more dramatic than a K-drama, a comeback story raised to the nth power! She woke every day in a bed spanning eight hundred square meters, with Seoul’s busiest streets right outside her window. Her military officer father was dashing and valia —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Korean Showbiz: The Top-Tier Star’s Comeback, Going Viral After Debut! 韩娱顶流逆袭,出道后全网爆红! [Transmigration + System + Korean Entertainment + Wish Fulfillment] [All-Round Charismatic Female Idol × Sweet Puppy Top-Tier Star Boyfriend] In her previous life, Quan Youmi was just an ordinary fan of BLACKPINK. After finally getting on a plane to see their concert, she opened her eyes and found herself transmigrated into a trainee, with the goal of becoming a member of BLACKPINK. She is her teammates’ emotional anchor, the queen of stage charisma, and a bewitching siren reborn. She’s creating 230Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 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
- 48 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
- 49 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
- 50 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

















































