Novels like Korean Showbiz: One Step Ahead of Fate
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- 1 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
- 2 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
- 3 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
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 6 Reborn in South Korea: From the Start, the Tycoon Acquires a Top Girl Group 重生南韩，神豪开局收购顶级女团 Transmigrate to South Korea, bind yourself to a Tycoon System, and start with a royal flush! Liu Tianhao is unexpectedly reborn in a parallel version of South Korea in 2009. With the [Super Tycoon System] and the [Future Hit Song Library] in hand, he is destined to unleash a storm of wealth and beauty in this entertainment-obsessed land! He is an entertainment mogul who can turn anything into gold: He builds the Haotian Entertainment empire from the ground up, dominating music charts and reignin 5.1kReads—Score69914d adds
- 7 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
- 8 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
- 9 Oh My God! Taeyeon Can Hear My Thoughts 天呐！泰妍偷听我心声 A twelve-year fan stays by Taeyeon through her darkest days. One-sided mind-reading can’t hide his deep devotion. With Girls’ Generation playing matchmaker and both hearts reaching for each other, they embark on a journey of redemption and romance across time… 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Peninsula: The Journey of an Idol and a Singer 半岛：偶像与歌手的路程 Han Yuxing set out from the Korean peninsula on his journey to become a star. In 2012, he began making waves in the music scenes of the peninsula and the West. By 2015, he was ruling K-pop, and in 2016, the peninsula officially entered the Han Yuxing era. Han Yuxing lost himself in the entertainment industry, and no one came to save him. Or perhaps he never fell into the entertainment industry at all, but was simply afraid to face reality. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Transmigrating into Korean Showbiz: The System Lights Up My Dream 穿越韩娱：系统点亮梦想高光 An ordinary girl transmigrates and opens her eyes in Korea, where she's become a handsome boy and is bound to an entertainment-industry support System! The System says it plainly: Want to go home? Then you have to become a superstar and reach the top of Korea's entertainment industry! That's a tall order, but if he wants to get home, he'll just have to give it everything he's got! The System drops a beginner's gift pack on him: improved vocals and better coordination, solving his problems with 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Peninsula: An Actor's Reborn Journey 半岛：影帝的重生之旅 On New Year's Day 2022, Qinglong Film Emperor and Asian superstar Jin Chengyu announced his relationship with Kim Taeyeon, the former leader of a top girl group. Social media immediately crashed, the entire Korean entertainment industry erupted, and the Jin-Tae couple took Asia by storm! The two had been secretly dating for years. After going public, they even appeared on a variety show together, setting a new ratings record! But during a flight abroad, they unexpectedly returned to 2013, and bo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Korean Showbiz: It'd Be a Waste to Give It to Someone Else 韩娱：给别人太可惜了 In 2009, Li Zhecheng returned from studying in the United States and took over the small company Core Centents Media with his family's help. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Next Level: Soulmates NextLevel：灵魂伴侣 When a soul swap collides with the forbidden romance of idols, one unexpected accident throws the lives of two top-tier stars into chaos. Ningning, aespa’s lead vocalist, and Park Sunghoon, ENHYPEN’s main dancer, were rivals with nothing in common until they collided backstage and accidentally switched souls. When Ningning opens her eyes, she finds herself in the body of a boy band’s visual, facing muscle training, men’s social dynamics, and even late-night heart-to-hearts with his bandmates. Me 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Showbiz: The Group's Beloved Boy 娱乐：团宠少年 [Multiple heroines + no System + male lead with a succubus constitution + Korean entertainment + Western entertainment + singer and actor] A sixteen-year-old boy loses both his parents in an accident and is adopted by relatives living on the Korean Peninsula. Thanks to his outstanding musical talent, he becomes a genius musician whose fame spreads across the peninsula and the world. But the accident leaves him with mild autism and a lonely, introverted nature. As he shuts himself away in his own 3.7kReads6.7Score26414d adds
- 16 A Korean Showbiz Ace Producer and a Stunning Visual Center 韩娱王牌制作人和神颜门面 Male lead: Chen Huaijin. Female lead: Pei Zhuxuan. Chen Huaijin is Super Junior’s ace and SM Entertainment’s star producer. Pei Zhuxuan is Red Velvet’s leader, as well as a top beauty and visual of the fourth generation. Supporting couples: Jiang Nianchu and Min Yoongi, Shen Ruoxue and Kim Seokjin. 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Nap? I Want to Sleep! 小睡？想睡！ Two strong leads find healing | Ensemble cast of a band | The ache of youth | Chasing dreams in the entertainment industry What does it feel like to turn a life that’s gone completely to ruin into one that the whole world admires? A sudden plum-rain season jolted Luo Yu out of the bleak first half of her life. With no family to turn to and her closest friend gone, she had been getting by on bar shifts and alcohol, until one umbrella brought her into Su Yunze’s world. She’s a bass player, a we 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 I Steal Everything from the Protagonists in Korean Dramas 我在韩剧里掠夺主角的一切 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! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Korean Showbiz: From Actor to Acclaimed Director 韩娱：从演员到名导 Li Zhi stood in the graduation screening room of Seoul National University’s film directing department, running his fingertips over the metal casing of the projector. On the screen, his directorial debut was playing. In the film, the singer played by Lee Ji-eun sang softly in an empty recording studio, accompanied by a melody he had “borrowed” from his past life. Familiar chords concealed a secret that spanned time and space. No one knew that this quiet Chinese student had transmigrated with th 30Reads—Score314d adds
- 20 Conquering Korean Showbiz: My T-ara Era 制霸韩娱我的Tara时代 This is the story of a Chinese female protagonist who is reborn and joins T-ara, using memories of her past life to become the group’s key producer before eventually making her way into Chinese entertainment and Hollywood. I wrote this novel to remember my favorite second-generation girl group. Somehow, the story seems to stray further and further from the original idea. I’ve revised the earlier content, so please take another look at the updated version. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 A Korean Showbiz Yuri Novel Sequel 韩娱百合小说续写 I really want to continue writing those Korean entertainment yuri novels that haven’t been updated in ages. I’ve reread them countless times, but in the end, the authors all stopped updating. Hardly any of them ever got a proper ending. This is my first time writing a novel. What I’ve written so far follows variety shows, and I’ll update each volume from time to time. If I’m able, I’ll probably rewrite it all later. ❛‿˂̵✧ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 From Korean Showbiz's Visual King to a Global Top-Tier Star Director 从韩娱神颜到全球顶流大导演 I transmigrated to Blue Star. Who knows why it's always Blue Star people transmigrate to? But it seems all the transmigrators who came before me spent their youth and passion in this beginner's village called Blue Star... The moment he arrived, an application to connect with the Pan-Universe Entertainment System rang out in his mind. So, in this world, where the entertainment industry has developed along a path completely different from that of his former planet, Li Jiugue becomes a carrier of c 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Transmigrated into Korean Showbiz: With the System at My Side, I Can Make Stars 穿越韩娱：系统在手，造星我有 He transmigrates to a parallel world, creates the Starsea girl group, launches the explosive boy group, brings out the Starry boy group, and finally debuts the girl group Pink Ink. Lin Shen, an utterly ordinary transmigrator, becomes the leading figure in Korean Wave entertainment in another world. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Everyday Life on the Peninsula 半岛的日常 Starting over with a brand-new book. The previous book is gone for various reasons, but that’s okay. This one is about the Korean entertainment industry. Maybe I won’t write about the Chinese entertainment industry anymore. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Korean Showbiz: Green Grape Jasmine 【韩娱】青提茉莉 [Korean Showbiz Fanfiction + Semi-AU + Original Female Lead + Chaotic and Shameless] (Warning! Chaotic and shameless content + romance! Korean showbiz fans, enter at your own risk!) Who is Kang Naji, you ask? Those who love her can list countless glowing labels, each one shining brightly. Beautiful, devoted to her fans, talented, gentle, inspirational life story, great stage presence… She is the legendary “one and only pure white jasmine.” Those who hate her would call her a fake white lotus wit —Reads—Score114d adds
- 26 My Idol Girlfriend, An Youzhen 我的idol女友安宥真 In 2020, he was selected third overall by the Hornets. After winning over the fans with his skills, he boldly declared in a post-game interview that he really liked Ahn Yu-jin. "I really like Ahn Yu-jin from Korea's IZ*ONE. She works hard onstage, she's pure, and she's exactly my type." The two then developed the faintest of connections. Later, after losing to the Pacers in the play-in tournament, he traveled to Korea alone and ran into Yoo Jae-suk, who was filming Running Man. "My mission is to 22Reads—Score114d adds
- 27 Korean Showbiz: Even Volleyball Players Need Romance 韩娱：排球选手也要谈恋爱 He is the ace of the volleyball world! They are the hottest groups in the entertainment industry across the peninsula! So why does this guy know so many beautiful women?! You know what? You really can’t make this stuff up~ (A new writer here, please be kind~ Written entirely by the author in person.) 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 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
- 29 Korean Showbiz: I Just Want to Get by on a Base Salary 韩娱之老子只想混底薪 (The rating just came out, but it’ll rise) [Korean entertainment] + [Extreme love-triangle chaos] + [Max-level slacker] + [No System] + [Multiple heroines] After transmigrating to the Korean Peninsula, he became a low-level temp on Running Man, not even important enough to get a name. Kim Jaeho thought he’d get some overpowered protagonist System, but instead he was stuck with a weak constitution, out of breath after running a few steps, and about as useful as a paperweight. All he wanted was to 1.4kReads6.1Score20114d adds
- 30 Struggling to Survive in Korean Dramas 在韩美剧里艰难求生 My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Korean Showbiz: After Being Reborn, I Became the RM Cast's Favorite 韩娱：重生后我成了RM团宠 The rating just came out, and it will rise. He was the son of a billionaire, but got onto Running Man through his own merits. Reborn in 2010, Lin Junhao just wanted to make variety shows. During the summer special, he scared Kwang-soo into running into a wall, and the ratings soared. During the name-tag challenge, he told Kim Jong-kook, “Hyung, give me three seconds.” The strongman just smiled. Yoo Jae-suk clapped him on the shoulder. “Junhao, you're one of us from now on.” Kim Jong-kook rarel 253Reads5.4Score12714d adds
- 32 Korean Showbiz: Beneath the Clear Sky 韩娱：晴空之下 As the sole heir to a hundred-billion-yuan conglomerate, he should have been surrounded by bodyguards and whisked straight to his private jet. Instead, by a twist of fate, he ran into nine panicked young women. Girls' Generation had just debuted and was being mobbed by haters. He stepped in and helped them out, earning nine grateful smiles. A week later, SM's stock 252Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Born to Be a Top Star: I Fought My Way Back From K-Pop to Chinese Entertainment TOP命：我从韩娱杀回内娱 She unexpectedly awakened memories of her previous life and became a member of the girl group IVE. She was born with stunning looks and top-tier vocal skills, and had a whole world of hit songs in her head. IVE was about to debut, but the songs were lackluster, the debut had been delayed, and everyone was anxious. When her teammates were so worried they were on the verge of breaking down, she casually tossed them “ELEVEN.” They became an overnight sensation, topped the music charts, and made the 104Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Reborn as EXO's Beloved Group Member 重生之我成为EXO团宠 (The protagonist, Lin Qing, is a Chinese man from Shanghai, born on October 27, 1992. [Ensemble cast] + Wu Yifan is not included; Luhan and Huang Zitao still leave the group. The timeline moves a little slowly. This is my first time writing, since I couldn't find a story like the ones I enjoy, so I decided to write one myself. Suggestions are welcome.) backstage at his 2012 debut performance, Wu Sehun secretly slips candy into his pocket, Kim Jongin quietly fixes his crooked tie, and Zhang Yixin 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Beloved Trainee: My EXO Brothers Adore Me 团宠练习生：EXO哥哥们超爱我 Personality: 20 years old. She looks soft and cute, but in reality she's an energetic “comedian.” When stanning her favorite celebrity, she's the sort of tough girl who hauls around a giant camera as a fansite photographer. But when she meets a stranger, like a talent scout, she instantly turns into a timid, hypervigilant scaredy-cat. She's always imagining elaborate scenarios and is the story's resident commentator and source of comic relief. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 BTS: I Became a Top-Tier Star in Korean Entertainment BTS：落入韩娱成顶流 [Two Couples + Celebrity Sweet Romance + Career-Driven Leads + Love-Struck Leads + Love at First Sight + Childhood Sweethearts] Jin Zhaoyun × Tian Junguo “I like you. Will you go out with me?” When the person he fell for at first sight confessed to him, Tian Junguo tried hard to suppress the smile tugging at his lips. But his strong, racing heartbeat gave away just how excited he was. “Okay.” “Then...” Jin Zhaoyun had barely gotten one word out when Tian Junguo cut her off. He swept her up, 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Reborn as a K-Pop Girl Group Member 重生我去韩娱当女团 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 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
- 39 Peninsula: The Penguin’s Personal Chef 半岛：企鹅的专属大厨 Nineteen-year-old Zheng Mu graduates early, only to find himself at a loss about what job to pursue. Just then, his uncle, who lives in South Korea, reaches out with an opportunity: he invites Zheng Mu to cross the sea and take over his Cantonese restaurant on the peninsula. He struggles to decide, but in the end he goes, because of her. New to a foreign country and with no experience, he starts out as a kitchen apprentice. With the guidance and patience of an old master chef, he gradually comes 2.8kReads—Score14314d adds
- 40 BoysPlanet: Don’t Fall for Me Too Hard BoysPlanet：你们别太爱 Male leads: Yuehua's Four Sons and Li Zhengxian “Zhang Hao” “Can one person really handle something that takes two?” “Han Weichen” “What am I supposed to do? I really like you, sis.” “Ricky” “Winter’s here. Will you still be by my side?” “Jin Kuibin” “When we meet next time, I want to know the answer.” “Li Zhengxian” “I believe everything you say.” Du Yu “The least valuable thing in the world is affection.” Original title: Boy Planet: The Group's Beloved Little Sister I started w 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Korean Peninsula Tycoons: The Girl Group Idols Are in for a Rough Ride 半岛财阀，女团爱豆们遭老罪喽 “Mr. Li Chengxuan, I'm sorry, but you have only three months left to live.” A single diagnosis sent Li Chengxuan, heir to the top chaebol Samheung Group in South Korea, plunging into despair. Just as he was preparing to await death amid his limitless wealth, a mechanical voice exploded in his mind! [Ding! Strong will to survive detected in Host. The More Children, More Blessings System has been activated!] [Beginner Mission: Have a child with a goddess whose “Goddess Index” is 95 or higher. Rewa 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 I Transmigrated into Lee Min-yong from Unstoppable High Kick! 穿越成为搞笑一家人中的李民勇！ A fun story, written for practice! After transmigrating into the Lee family’s second son, Lee Min-yong, from the sitcom High Kick!, he faces his wife Shin Ji’s request for a divorce. All he wants to say is, “Please don’t come back!” Divider A merged universe combining the three High Kick! series: High Kick!, High Kick Through the Roof, and High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged. 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 43 Everything Happens at the Perfect Time 一切都是最好的时间 [Korean entertainment + Chinese entertainment + plagiarism expert + one female lead] Lin Xuyang had been following his life plan step by step, until someone asked him what his dream was. Then he found himself at a loss. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Peninsula: A Few Things About Me and My Sharp-Tongued Idol 半岛：与腹黑偶像的二三事 [One heroine, pure romance, no angst from start to finish. Keep up with Xiao Nan!] Nineteen-year-old soccer prodigy Li Xingyun is of mixed Chinese and Korean heritage and currently trains in the youth academy of a South Korean soccer club. With his incredible speed and precise shooting, he is gradually becoming the most highly anticipated rising star in Korean soccer. Meanwhile, Jang Wonyoung, the center of top-tier girl group IVE, reigns at the top of Korea’s idol scene with her stunning looks 47Reads—Score414d adds
- 45 Peninsula: After Reincarnating, I Became a Trainee at SM 半岛：魂穿后我在SM当练习生 Second- and third-generation idols + SM family In his previous life, Shen Xiaoche was an ordinary college student born in the 2000s in China. A devoted fan of K-pop culture, he was a true “pink blood,” a die-hard SM family fan! His favorites were especially Yoona, Jonghyun, and Sulli. Perhaps because he had lived through heartbreaking tragedies and deeply understood the cruelty of cyberbullying, he found more comfort in the white-moonlight calm of second- and third-generation idols than in the e 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Waiting for the Stars to Shine 韩娱之等待星辰闪耀时 A Korean boy who grew up by the sea dreams of making music. At eighteen, Lee Eunyoung is discovered by an SM talent scout while performing at an arts school. With the support of his grandparents and friends, he leaves his hometown for Seoul, a city he has never set foot in. Though the path ahead is still shrouded in mist, he is determined to take this step for his dream. Perhaps he will succeed, perhaps he will fail... (Slow-paced, with one female lead, Krystal Jung. My writing is limited, so th 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 My Girlfriend Is Liu Zhimin 我的女友是柳智敏 [Korean Showbiz] + [Yu Jimin] + [Pure Romance] + [aespa Series] Jiang Zhiyu goes to Seoul to attend a fan-signing event on behalf of a classmate. He thinks he'll just get an autograph and leave. He's only doing a favor for a reward, with a chance to travel abroad and clear his head as a bonus. But from that day on, the gaze of top-tier star and girl-group idol Yu Jimin keeps falling on this ordinary guy who seems “completely uninterested” in her. An unexpected body-double assignment quietly enta 259Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Peninsula Love Triangle: The Chaebol Assistant to Girls’ Generation’s Visual 半岛修罗场：少时门面的财阀助理 [Multiple heroines + love rivals + secret identities revealed + no System + slice of life focus + Korean entertainment] “Zhang Ning, you owe me a hundred million. You'll have to work as my assistant for the rest of your life to pay it off!” The nation's first love, Lin Yuner, holds up the IOU and grins like a little fox. The icy female CEO Zheng Xiuyan slaps down a black card. “A hundred million? I'll pay it for him. He's mine.” The upright youngest member quietly produces a contract. “Unnies, a 2kReads—Score19114d adds
- 49 The Cold-Blooded Heir to Korea’s Entertainment Empire 韩娱冷都继承者 “...I refuse!” “The chairman has secured custody of you. Now please get ready to go home, young master.” A man dressed in a sharp suit, looking every bit the professional, holds out the documents to him. … Fifteen-year-old Lin Shiyu has no choice but to transfer from Huaguo to the Peninsula... 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 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
