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- 1 Korean Showbiz: A Dream of Mortal Life 韩娱：浮生一梦 Gu Changning joined the band because she loved making music. She became a trainee to make up for her mother's regret at leaving the spotlight, and because she loved performing onstage. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 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
- 3 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
- 4 A Wonderful Day with G-Dragon 权志龙综艺美好的一天 Kwon Jiyong's Variety Show: A Wonderful Day 80Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 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
- 6 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
- 7 Korean Showbiz: The Sixth Note 【韩娱】第六音符 [Inspired by personal ideas + the author only ships men with men + slow-paced long-form story + ensemble cast + a boy band's journey to success + plot-focused] There is a System, but it doesn't play a major role. Check the comments for content warnings. I just want to write some little stories I'd like to read myself. Don't attack the chefs. BigBang sixth-member setup, no whitewashing. “Xiao Ba, weren't you bringing me here to be a fan? How did I almost become your sister-in-law?” “...” [I don't 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Naiwei Lan Is Very Smart 奶味蓝很聪明 Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! Ye Shuhua! 238Reads—Score11514d adds
- 9 Reborn as Aespa: My Idol Journey 重生aespa：我的偶像之路 Twenty-seven-year-old Jiang Minya, an avid aespa fan, gets into a car accident on her way to a concert. When she wakes up, she has been reborn as Jiang Yayan, a sixteen-year-old girl of Chinese and Korean heritage, back in 2017, before aespa has debuted. Determined to take control of her fate, Jiang Yayan draws on her memories of her past life and her bilingual skills to pass an SM Entertainment audition and become a trainee. During the brutal training, she meets Ning Yizhuo, a Chinese member. F 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 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
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 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
- 14 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
- 15 A Chaotic Neutral Troublemaker Crashes a Girl Group 混乱中立乐子人勇闯女团 Post-00s girl takes on Korean entertainment + chaotic-neutral troublemaker + no System, no rebirth + forum format In 2001, Australian citizen Cheng Zhiyuan happened to audition for a talent show held by the Korean company SM. After the company invited him, he went to Korea to become a trainee. A true Australian teenager, he appeared to follow the company’s rules, but behind the scenes he refused to put up with anything. The company messed with him by adjusting his mic during a concert? He simply 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 GD and G-Dragon Fanfiction: Seoul’s Starry Path with You GD权志龙同人之首尔星轨与你 A G-Dragon and Kwon Ji Yong Fanfiction: Seoul's Starry Path with You 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 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
- 18 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
- 19 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
- 20 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
- 21 G-Dragon? Who's That? 权志龙？是谁？ Zhang Hairuo is a member of the Zhang family. Having lived for over a hundred years, she is the second Qilin Maiden in her family. After finally dealing with the Wang family, she was ready to retire. Then some thing calling itself the System brought her to this world, tossed her a pocket dimension and an identity card, and ran off? Fine, then she’ll just keep living! After finally wrapping up work, she planned to enjoy some peace and quiet by the river, but someone calling himself Quan Zhilong r 428Reads—Score10014d adds
- 22 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
- 23 Reborn as an Idol in South Korea 重生之我在泡菜国当爱豆 I'm Zhang Zhaodi. In my previous life, I died with my name cleared only after my family ostracized me. Reborn as an idol with countless fans, I'll make sure to cut them to pieces when I see them again and make sure they never find peace. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 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
- 25 Sleeping Beneath the Starlight 星光共眠时 Peng Xixi, the nation’s beloved daughter who grew up pampered and became an international movie star, meets Kwon Jiyong, a top-tier star with a long list of romances. Their hearts stir at first sight on the Cannes red carpet. He hides his past scandals, and she lets down her guard. From secretly handing her candied hawthorns to publicly confessing his love at a concert, the playboy finally finds his harbor in her. With both families urging them to marry and her brothers lending a hand, she dis 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Oppa, Give Me Money 偶吧给我钱 Reborn as the daughter of a wealthy Korean family, Kim Nana is determined to pursue modeling, acting, and a career as an idol. Bobby is a bright, cheerful guy chasing his debut. She’s determined to protect both the aspiring rapper and his girlfriend. The title, Give Me Money, is a crude Chinese translation of the Korean K-pop competition show Show Me the Money. The story focuses on the Korean entertainment industry in the early chapters. If you’re not familiar with that world, you can read it a 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Reborn: Shining on the Road to Stardom, I'll Reach You 重生之星途闪耀：为你抵达 Reborn at sixteen, Lin Wei has only one goal: get close to her idol, G-Dragon. No longer content to be an ordinary fan, she studies relentlessly and goes to Korea, working her way up from behind-the-scenes lyricist to standing by his side. The spotlight is dazzling, but getting close to it inevitably brings storms. Doubts, rumors, and attacks from antis come one after another. “Loving you isn’t a dream. Becoming someone worthy of you is.” From an ordinary Chinese girl to a talented student at on 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 BTS: Amnesia Aftereffects BTS：失忆后遗症 [Sweet at First, Then Heartbreaking] After recovering her memories, I found myself harboring a love and longing for you that should never have existed. Jin Seokjin × Bai Tang: Her amnesia gave me a dream I never dared to hope for in the past. When that dream shatters, what will I have left? Min Yoongi × Yu Zimo: Unrequited love is probably being willing to trade all your passion for disappointment, again and again. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Every Male Star in Showbiz Is My Boyfriend 娱乐圈男明星都是我男友 Su Nian binds herself to the Most Popular System and transmigrates into a fanfic set in the entertainment industry as a cannon-fodder female lead. Her mission: win over the male lead and break up the original couple! With the script in hand, she knows exactly how to appeal to every top-tier star: * Become the one and only muse in G-Dragon's musical empire. * Cure Baekhyun's smiling depression on his group's variety show. * Make Zhang Yixing devote all his hard work to her alone. Xiao Zhan, Wang 333Reads—Score10014d adds
- 30 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
- 31 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
- 32 Risk Appetite: Clause G 风险偏好：G条款 Main characters: Kwon Ji-yong (GD), Luo Yunxi (Ayla) In her meticulously calculated world, he is an unsolvable variable. She is a cool-headed, precise corporate raider who has never missed. Acquiring a Korean entertainment company is just one calculated move in her business empire. Until, in the due diligence meeting room, she sees the man in a suit, wearing a diamond ear cuff “Mr. GD, I’m your new boss.” He suddenly chuckles. “Buying me out... will cost you dearly.” For the first time, she lose 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Goose King's Runaway Young Master 鹅王的落跑少爷 When a down-on-his-luck rookie screenwriter meets a taciturn Goose King, their story begins with a bout of hypoglycemia Winter, 2019. Shen Lin arrives in Korea alone, with barely any cash left. He collapses on the street from low blood sugar, and Do Kyung-soo’s mother rescues him and takes him in for a while. The Goose King, Do Kyung-soo, is quiet and disciplined, wary of the stranger who has suddenly entered his home. But when he sees the vigilance hidden beneath Shen Lin’s obedient demeanor, h 24Reads—Score114d adds
- 34 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
- 35 Korean Showbiz: Her Fate Entwined with Theirs 韩娱：她与她们命运交织 The story of someone determined to experience 360 different occupations, who lives another life carrying his memories with him. (Mostly focused on Korea, with lots of kids, but not entirely Korean, since I don’t know much about the entertainment industry and have made most of it up. A little tokusatsu, and a tiny bit of borrowing from other works.) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 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
- 37 Korean Showbiz: Starting My We Got Married Journey with Winter 韩娱：和冬天上我结开始 (A friendly warning: the writing may be pretty amateurish. If it makes you drop dead from cringe, don’t blame me ( ’ - ’ * )) A blurb? Why bother with a blurb when the writing is this low-tier? Kim Chaewon: Fearnot! Ndeu du du du du du! Kim Winter: I’m a handsome puppy! Kim Gaeul: Don’t call me Gaeul sunbae! Kim Minji: Cute kitty online, being clingy! Someone: … The story begins in 2021… 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 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
- 39 In the Global Spotlight: Two Top-Tier Stars Rekindle Their Romance 全球瞩目：双顶流的破镜重圆 She was once YG’s brightest monster rookie, and the secret he kept hidden at the top of the world. A carefully orchestrated “betrayal” tore apart two kings at the height of their fame. She returned to China with a secret, became a legend in five years, and rose to become the country’s most internationally influential diva. He sank deeper into misunderstanding, building a wall with his pride. Until, backstage at a global awards ceremony, he saw a five-year-old boy who looked exactly like him call 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 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
- 41 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
- 42 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
- 43 Quick Transmigration: They’re All My Boyfriends 快穿：都是我男朋友 Do witches chase stars too? When Shi You, a modern-day witch from the 21st century, takes on a client's assignment, she discovers she's fallen into a trap! The heartthrobs from parallel worlds are so hard to win over! Korean, Japanese, and Western entertainment scenes: even the most devoted fan of good looks can't resist! So Shi You decides to become an emotionless heartthrob-winning machine~ But she never expected the heartthrobs to turn the tables and win her over! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 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
- 45 Korean Entertainment: Dreams and Walking with the Dragon 韩娱之梦，与龙同行 **“The Pinnacle of Korean Entertainment” Kwon Ji-yong × “Comeback Queen” Su Wan** ◇ Two powerful leads on a journey of growth: She plucks stars while treading on broken glass; he sheds his labels and rebuilds his throne ◇ A cutthroat entertainment-industry battlefield: a top-tier PR war where every sweet moment hides a blade ◇ Behind-the-scenes revelations: bruises beneath stage outfits, battles over rehearsal copyrights ◇ A swoon-worthy scene: the top-tier star personally cleans the practice-ro 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 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
- 48 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
- 49 Senior Kwon Ji-yong, My Starlight Shines Only for You 权志龙前辈我的星光只向你倾斜 She was YG Entertainment’s youngest and brightest junior, Min Eunseong, the youngest Best Actress in Baeksang history. Kwon Jiyong thought the girl was hardworking and polite. He took the occasional look of admiration in her eyes for nothing more than a junior’s respect for her senior. Until, backstage at a variety show, he caught her secretly hanging a wish tag bearing his name on a wishing tree. “I just... hope you’ll keep having a bright future, Senior.” She blushed as she explained, her eyes 187Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 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 25Reads—Score—14d adds
