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- 101 Korean Entertainment: A Spring That Never Looks Back 韩娱之不回头的春天 This is a fictional story. The timeline and events involving other Korean entertainment celebrities do not reflect reality and are only for the sake of the plot. The characters are heavily out of character. Idol romance; if that’s not your thing, please steer clear. The female lead is BLACKPINK’s fifth member, and the male lead is BTS’s Jeon Jungkook. At thirteen, An Yu crossed the sea from China to Seoul, South Korea, as she faced the growing pains of adolescence. Her mother’s death was soon fo 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 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
- 103 Guo Qi's Seventh Book 果妻的第7本书 [BTS + no transmigration or rebirth + formulaic sweet romance + no logic + older woman/younger man romance] (A gorgeous, sharp-featured foodie × a refined yet hilarious international hottie) At a young age, Cao Enxing had already achieved what his peers could only dream of. Thanks to his talent and good looks, he first debuted as an idol singer with Clover. While climbing one small peak, he also chose to scale another, debuting once again as an actor. With his striking looks and golden-ratio p 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 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. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 EXO: The Villainous Boss Won't Stop EXO：反派大佬不要停 [Complete] [Signed] Original work! Also known as EXO: This Game Is Brutal on the Waist! Reposting or plagiarism is prohibited! What? A five-star, high-difficulty world right from the start? The heroine is a heartbreaker, and a massive love triangle kicks off with her trying to reel in five men at once? Jiang Jiuyue just wants to throw her head back and scream. Does it have to be this intense? Underground kingpin Park Chanyeol: The whole of Province Y belongs to me. Where do you think you're goin 193Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 EXO: No Falling in Love Allowed! EXO：心动禁止条例！ Born in Busan, South Korea, in 1992, Shen Jaeyun was a “straight” good boy who thought that after all his hard work debuting, he was about to reach the pinnacle of a life admired by millions. But then... “Jaeyun, my cat can do a somersault. Want to see...?” “Yoon-ah~” “Jaeyun hyung... I’m scared to sleep alone tonight...” [Post-interview] [Interviewee (Shen Jaeyun): I thought they were all...] The story starts with nine members. Tao and Luhan may be mentioned. Writing this out of love ♥(｡￫v￩｡)♥, 166Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 107 Forced Out of the Group, I Became a Solo Sensation 被迫退团后solo爆红了 [Extremely Mary Sue! Read at your own risk! My writing is a little rough, and this was written in 2022, so it’s painfully awkward!] In her previous life, Jin Xi was an overworked e-commerce operations employee. During a major sale, she worked overtime until midnight several days in a row, then got into a car accident on her way home. When she woke up, she discovered she had become Kim Lin Hee from South Korea?! What?! The original owner was one of the girl-group candidates that P, a label under 412Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 The One and Only Starlight 唯一的星光 Genius idol Byun Baekhyun x legal prodigy Han Yuxi The airport terminal was packed with people. In her haste, Han Yuxi accidentally spilled her drink on Byun Baekhyun, a Korean genius idol. In an instant, embarrassment and awkwardness filled the air. But Baekhyun didn't get angry. Looking at the girl before him, her face flushed with embarrassment, he felt an unfamiliar flutter in his heart. Love at first sight took root. After that, through fate's clever arrangements, they went from cautiously 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 Blazing Star Nirvana: The Top-Tier Star System 灼星涅槃：顶流系统 As a descendant of a family of musicians, she should have been performing classical pieces at concerts. But after seeing Kwon Zhilong’s “Wild and Free” onstage, she carved a new dream into her heart: “I want to be someone who burns bright onstage.” With the ambition to wow the YG audition by rearranging “Untitled,” she set off for a foreign country to pursue her dream, only to spend countless late nights drenched in sweat in the practice room. Then, on an evening when torrential rain poured dow 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Peninsula: If We Had Never Met 半岛之如果不曾相遇 A story about two women. A story about a transmigrator and a second-generation girl group. T-ara takes center stage. Girls’ Generation, f(x), Apink, and other second-generation groups also feature in the story. If we had never met, would our ending have been different? If time could turn back, I wouldn’t let him die before my eyes again. If only... but there are no ifs. My obsession drives me through time, returning to the past again and again, all to find that one right answer. For his sake —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 Peninsula: This Northeastern Girl Has a Fiery Side 半岛：这个东北小妞有点辣 [One heroine + Ning Yizhuo + mostly slice of life] This is my first time writing a book, so please bear with me if it's not very good. I'm a student, so updates will be extremely, extremely slow. I'm only writing this to give myself something to do... Sorry for everything. The timeline in the story is completely fictional, so if anything's wrong, just gouge your own eyes out!!! (There'll be a plagiarist character; just pretend those songs don't exist in that world.) Dong Shuai looks at the vivac 104Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Seventeen: The Moon Shines on Me seventeen：明月照我 Click to follow Yue, Brother Ci, and Ci Hope on their wonderful adventure. Nameless Cui-someone-cheol: “That guy and I are fated friends. We're bound to be tangled up with each other for the rest of our lives.” Nameless Yoon-someone-han: “Don't Bunny and Melody sound like a perfect match?” Nameless Hong-someone-soo: “I'll never regret choosing A-Yue as my anchor, no matter when you ask me.” Nameless Moon-someone-hui: “You can rely on me, A-Yue.” Nameless Jeon-someone-woo: “I'm not a kid anymore, 2Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 113 Korean Entertainment: Reformation 韩娱之重塑 Reporter: When will we get to see your “Trouble Maker” again? Han Shuo: Next time. Reporter: You handle the lyrics, music, arrangement, and choreography all by yourself. Is there anything you can’t do? Han Shuo: Dress up as a woman. Reporter: Why are you always caught up in dating rumors whenever you act in a romance? Han Shuo: Maybe because I’m a method actor. Someone: Can’t you settle down for once? Han Shuo: If I don’t get in your way, someone else will. I’d be pretty unhappy about that, so l 4Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 114 How Long Is Forever for SVT? svt永远是多远 He is SEVENTEEN’s fourteenth boy. He had wanted to join them for a long time, but he was afraid that their warmth would burn him. What a coward, someone who could get hurt just by touching cotton. A member of the ’97 line. At first, he had conflicts with the puppy pack: a herbivore among a group of carnivores. One of those people who desperately needs sleep. According to an unconfirmed rumor from Li, which was passed along by Kim, he once slept for more than thirty hours straight and sleepwalke 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 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
- 116 Romance with a Wizard: Lao Luo's Set Diary 与魔法师的罗曼史：老罗片场日记 A slow-burn romance about SEVENTEEN member Yoon Jeonghan and his childhood sweetheart, a “great mage” girlfriend who is also PD Na Young-seok’s prized protégé. 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 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
- 118 Stranded in South Korea 2 半岛滞留南韩2 This book is a continuation. Don't ask me why there's no book one. I don't know anything. Why does it still have to be fifty characters long? Never mind, I'll pad it with periods… 1.9kReads7.3Score10214d adds
- 119 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
- 120 Conquering Korean Showbiz: My System Is GD 制霸韩娱：我的系统是GD Lin Weimian, an ordinary 25-year-old office worker, unexpectedly transmigrates to South Korea in 2011 and becomes a JYP trainee on the verge of being cut. At her lowest point, she is bound to the [Idol Development System], but its guidance AI has a personality and knowledge base copied exactly from G-Dragon at the height of his fame! With the sharp-tongued “GD System” guiding and protecting her, she storms the music scene as a dark horse, turning from a “pretty face” mocked by the entire interne 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Conquering Korean Showbiz, Starting as a Trainee 制霸韩娱从练习生开始 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is my motivation to write, and I will strive to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 122 The Soccer Coach and Their Stories 足球教练和ta们的故事 My new story is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. (This is my first time writing a novel, so please forgive my rough writing. Feel free to point out anything that needs work, and I'll fix it.) As fourth-year graduate Park Myeong heads to the peninsula to pursue his dream, he meets the one (or ones) destined for him. Competing in the English League One and leading Cambridge United in their bid for the Premier League. Youth has no price tag: hop on a plane and head to t 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 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
- 124 My Celebrity Boyfriend, Chanyeol 我的明星男友灿烈 Adapted from the game My Celebrity Boyfriend. A chance conversation on a phone and a performance onstage unintentionally bring him and her closer, and love quietly takes root in their hearts... 81Reads—Score114d adds
- 125 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
- 126 Korean Showbiz: From Trainee to Legendary Superstar 韩娱：从练习生到巨星传奇 In 2025, the unappreciated singer Lin Yunsheng unexpectedly transmigrates back to South Korea in 2002, becoming a trainee at SM Entertainment. Faced with a brutal seniority-based hierarchy and tangled relationships, he relies on his knowledge of future pop trends to make hit songs that have yet to be written his own. From the sensational "Lies" to the career-defining "The Tri-Angle," he fights his way through ostracism and doubt, shaking the industry with music that turns the era on its head. On —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Korean Showbiz: No Conscience 韩娱：没有良心 Becoming an idol was a reluctant choice to begin with. Jiang Mingyue only planned to take things as they came, but she never expected things to go in such a strange direction... A bad woman, in a way. If you don’t like the beginning, start at Chapter 32. Bonus chapter conditions: Become a member or tip 57 coins for one extra chapter ❤️ Before you read: The story mainly focuses on fourth- and fifth-generation idols. If you hate Jing and Liu Zhimin, this may not be for you. The female lead com 759Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 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
- 129 How an Introvert Struggles to Survive in K-Pop! 论i人如何在韩娱中艰难生存！ Updates are extremely slow, so enter at your own risk. This is basically self-indulgent writing, fueled by love. The author can't guarantee when the next update will come. [K-pop + everyone loves her + all-rounder + no male lead + multiple female love interests] [A few things to keep in mind: 1. The heroine is naturally a heartbreaker who just wants to give all the girls a home. 2. There will be a golden finger. This story is all about indulgent wish fulfillment. 3. The first few chapters might 317Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 130 BTS: The Tenderness of Mr. Min BTS之闵先生的温柔 What is liking someone? What is love? Liking someone means wanting to get closer, but love means being unable to leave. Liking someone is a sudden whim, but love is never being able to forget. Liking someone means wanting to share all the good things, but love means being willing to face and bear the bad together. It is Mr. Min, who always gives her all the security she needs whenever she starts overthinking. It is Mr. Min, who satisfies every craving whenever she wants to eat something deliciou 400Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 131 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
- 132 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
- 133 I Became the Youngest Member of a Top-Tier Boy Band and Fell in Love with a Bandmate 穿成顶流男团的忙内和队友恋爱了 After working overtime for 72 hours straight, Lin Wei's life went completely off the rails. When she opened her eyes again, deafening K-pop blared in her ears. Before her stood a sweat-soaked, youthful dance studio, and reflected in the mirror was a handsome young man with rosy lips and pearly teeth, a stranger named Han Jingxian! The truth hit her so hard she nearly passed out: she had not only transmigrated through time, she had changed genders, too. She was now the youngest member of SEVENTE 173Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Korean Entertainment: I'm Girls' Generation's Youngest Member 韩娱之我是少时忙内 In 2023, Han Kejia was at Sunny's house when she saw infighting breaking out at SM Entertainment. Pointing at the TV, she asked, “Unnie, want to trend?” Sunny was sprawled on the sofa. She chuckled and said, “Kejia, these days the only thing that could make Girls' Generation trend would be all ten of us releasing an album together. You think it's that easy to trend?” Han Kejia pulled out a piece of paper with a mysterious smile. “Unnie, we don't need to do that. Want to become the real boss of S —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 I Woke Up in a Parallel World and Became an Idol 闭眼重醒之在平行世界当爱豆 Leader: Jin Xinran (lead vocalist, arranger), June 16, 2001 Han Chengyue (main dancer), March 24, 2002 An Taihe (ACE), August 27, 2002 Piao Yongsi (lead vocalist, rapper), November 28, 2003 Cheng Siwu (the group's visual with a green card; knows more about dance), February 24, 2004 2. Group name: Bright Cheng Siwu is an ordinary college student. Overnight, he transmigrates into a K-pop group member who shares his name. He also discovers that the member's personality and experiences have been cha 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 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
- 137 Korean Showbiz: It All Began When I Met Her 韩娱：从遇见她开始 [P.S. My writing might be pretty bad. Read if you want, but if you really can't get through it, all I can say is that everyone has their own tastes. You can also look for other K-pop novels. There are plenty of people who write them better than I do. That's all!] A synopsis? What do I need one for? Why would I have to write one? [P.S. Li Zhien falling in love has nothing to do with our IU, does it? (◔◡◔)] 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 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
- 139 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
- 140 Something's Not Quite Right About My Sweetheart 我的甜心不太对劲 My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! Lee Minna, who has always been called YG's little princess, enjoys special treatment at YG. Fans think Lee Minna earned the title “little princess” because everyone at YG, from the company president to the security guards, dotes on her. But the truth is that Lee Minna comes from such a powerful family that she can throw her weight 295Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 A Carat Girl Reincarnates as the Fourteenth Member of SVT svt克拉妹穿成次十四 After a Carat unexpectedly dies, she is reborn as a Chinese girl in the body of a little boy of Korean-American descent. His striking looks catch the eye of a talent scout from the agency that represented her idol in her previous life. She never expected that overnight, her idol would become her roommate. This is a friendship-focused story. I haven't abandoned the other story, but I haven't had time to write it, and its timeline is progressing very slowly. I'm trying out a new direction. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Korean Showbiz: The Seductive Idol Who Doesn't Know How Beautiful She Is 韩娱：美而不自知的钓系爱豆 Jiang Li seems to have no idea how beautiful she is. She watches as her close friend confesses to her with utter seriousness, reads the flirty messages a senior sends her, and sees a junior constantly winking at her onstage. Jiang Li falls into deep thought. Is she really that charming? Before you read: The female lead is the fifth member of Red Velvet. For the sake of the plot, Yeri has been written out. Some characters may be out of character, and the timeline may differ from reality. Everythi 436Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Reborn in Korean Showbiz: Saving My White Moonlights from the Start 重生韩娱：开局挽救白月光们 If you could relive your life, what would you most want to change? Returning from 2024 to Seoul in 2009, Su Che knows the answer: them. Armed with musical talent that transcends eras and memories of the future, he rises from the streets to the top, becoming the brightest force behind the scenes in K-pop’s golden age. He writes a chart-topping hit for Girls’ Generation, breaks the chains of fate for f(x), turns the tide of public opinion for T-ara... But more important than his career is taking t 300Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 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 378Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 145 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—Score38814d adds
- 146 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
- 147 Accidentally in K-Pop, Though I Just Love to Sing 误入韩娱，其实我只是爱唱歌 From the moment Lin Haitang was born, she knew she had been born into this life with memories of her past life. She worked hard to stay alive in her previous life, but this time she wants to do nothing but stay alive. Later, she fell for a smooth talker's tricks and was told she had to join aspa? What kind of name is that? Whatever, it doesn't matter. A complete outsider's life in Korean entertainment, not involved in any fandoms. No CP throughout. The female lead has an outrageous personality, 37Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 148 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
- 149 Lee Soo-hyuk: About Us 李洙赫：关于我们 A slow-to-warm, easygoing micro-influencer / a male celebrity who seems gentle but is actually dark-hearted A story about a rabbit and a wolf As a little-known micro-influencer, Chi Canyan never thought the idol she’d liked for years, Lee Soo-hyuk, would ever confess his feelings for her. But that day really did come. Everyone calls her Yanyan, but only Soo-hyuk likes to use her pet name. And only Soo-hyuk holds her on quiet nights, gently whispering, “Canyan.” “Our Canyan really is an incredibl 107Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 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
