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- 101 Showbiz: One “Gee” in 2009 and I Led the Korean Wave 娱乐：09年一首gee引领韩流 Years later, Li Zhe opened the music charts and found that every song at the top was his. His label’s artists had sold tens of millions of records, their music videos had racked up billions of views, and they were famous all over the world! [An 800,000-word Korean entertainment story + boy groups and girl groups + System + images] After transmigrating to 2009 with his knowledge of K-pop, Li Zhe decided to take the Korean Wave to even greater heights. Girls’ Generation’s Yoona: “We have that song 830Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 102 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
- 103 Peninsula: Debuting in a JYP Mixed-Gender Group 半岛：从JYP混团开始出道 [K-entertainment + Co-ed Group + Idols + Producer + Daily Life + Multiple Heroines] Jiang Kaiwen never imagined that after joining JYP as a trainee, he'd end up being shoved into the company's most outrageous project: a co-ed group. The news set the whole internet ablaze. Some called it K-pop's new answer. Others said JYP had finally gone crazy, daring to put “company-funded dating” right out in the open. Hwang Yeji: Can you stop standing so close to me every time? Lia: I just think the most tro 6.1kReads8.1Score50014d adds
- 104 EXO: Making It in Korean Showbiz Is No Easy Feat EXO韩娱不好混 In the glitzy, noisy world of Korean entertainment, Lin Wei joins SM straight after graduation. From training to debut, she faces one storm after another. Unfortunately, the road is so full of twists and turns that she nearly gives up. Luckily, she meets her fellow trainees at the company, each with their own distinct personality. When the storm hits, they each find their own way to comfort Lin Wei, though some knots buried deep inside remain untied. An unexpected incident brings hidden pasts to 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 The Tenth Wish: An Eternal Melody of Girls' Generation 第十个愿望：少女时代的永恒旋律 [K-pop + C-pop novel, single female lead: Kim Taeyeon. BH; if you don’t like it, don’t read.] The ten members held hands and said together, “Even when we’re fifty, we’ll still hold concerts together, sing together, and do the things we love.” Xie Ziyuan walked over to the piano and played the opening notes of “Into the New World.” Taeyeon picked up the microphone and began to sing softly, and the other members joined in. Taeyeon’s high notes were still clear, Sooyeon’s breathy voice still tender 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 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
- 107 Crossing the Peninsula to Embrace You 越过半岛拥抱你 One female lead, slow burn. He is a recluse in China's entertainment industry, while she is the stunning beauty of a Korean girl group. From a chance meeting in Seoul to finding a life together in China, she heals his loneliness with tulips. Two stars meet in silence and stay together amid the clamor. This is a slow-burning romance that crosses borders, and a romantic symphony of Chinese and Korean cultures. 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 Korean Showbiz: Becoming a Top-Tier Star Idol 韩娱：成为顶流爱豆 (Transmigration + Korean entertainment + Chinese entertainment + girl group idol + singer and actress) From China in 2023 to Huaguo in an alternate 1995. Tian Sisi is shocked, furious, and utterly lost. She just can't accept it. But~ life has given her another chance to choose, and this time, with a wealth of experience in a young body, she's determined to make the most of it. As it turns out, a lifetime of experience makes this second life full of surprises. So, why not become an idol? Give it 4.4kReads—Score55214d adds
- 109 From K-Pop Trainee to Superstar 从韩娱练习生开始成为巨星 [K-pop] [Girl Group Shenanigans] [Forum-Style Comedy] [Fanfiction Writer] Yu Huaiwei passed the entrance interviews for all three top high schools, but her parents stood in her way. She had no choice but to obediently study, get a job as a programmer, and sing, dance, and become an online influencer after work. One time, after working overtime, she filmed herself dancing to a new song by a certain group and dropped dead. She was kidnapped by the Superstar Dream System and transmigrated into the 12.6kReads8.1Score1.3k14d adds
- 110 Reborn as a Top-Tier K-Pop Idol 重生成为韩娱顶流爱豆 [Rebirth + dual female leads + entertainment industry + career-focused + strong female lead + feel-good story] Jiang Ning is an introverted, withdrawn girl with extraordinary musical talent. Reborn, she follows her dream of love and sets out on the road to becoming an idol. She fights her way up until she becomes a celebrated top-tier star and a top-class lead vocalist. (Romance takes a back seat to her career, and the story features many idols and celebrities.) The ratings are low because it wa 239Reads8.4Score10214d adds
- 111 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
- 112 Busy Bunny 兔忙 A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 253Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 My Girlfriend Is Kim Ji-won 我的女友是金志垣 [Korean Showbiz] + [Liz] + [Pure Romance] + [LVE Series] Was it fate's arrangement or a coincidence of destiny? After summer vacation began, Li Zeyun decided to take a holiday trip to the Peninsula. When his plane arrived, an accidental encounter brought him face-to-face with Kim Ji Won, a famous girl group member he had once happened upon while scrolling through a short-video platform! 542Reads5.6Score10214d adds
- 114 After the Young Lady Returns, Someone Sweeps Her Off Her Feet 大小姐归来后，就被拱了 I'm Lu Han, Lu Qianqian's biological older brother! I've been looking for her for thirteen years, and who would have thought that once I finally found her, my whole world would come crashing down? As soon as she came back, she got snatched away by some punk named Park Chanyeol! 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 A Dazed Kiss Is the Deepest Declaration of Love 懵钟是最深情的告白 Mu Qianqian, an outstanding graduate of the Capital Drama Academy, is unexpectedly reborn in the body of Song Ji Hyo in a parallel world. Nothing has happened here yet: Running Man hasn’t started, and none of the cast has become famous. Everything is back at the very beginning. Let’s see what Mu Qianqian chooses this time. (The Monday Couple will still appear, but the author is a fan of the Mormong couple. My writing isn’t great; I just want to indulge my own shipping wishes. Feel free to discus 171Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Korean Showbiz: It All Began When I Became Lee Hyori’s Younger Brother 韩娱：从成为李孝利的弟弟开始 Li Qiu was adopted by Lee Hyori as a child. To protect his older sister, Lee Hyori, from getting hurt in the entertainment industry, Li Qiu showed exceptional talent for planning… With his outstanding planning skills, Li Qiu thrives in the entertainment industry. He wins the favor of goddesses like Sooyeon and Jihyun, and creates numerous hit variety shows. Wherever Li Qiu is, that's where the Korean entertainment industry is headed! 337Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Peninsula: I’m Really Just Her Gay Best Friend 半岛：我真只是男闺蜜 [A little ensemble cast] (Maybe not even that much of an ensemble) [Multiple heroines] (Mostly fifth-generation girl groups) [A bizarre setting] (So bizarre you won’t be able to read it) [Not a womanizer] [Slow burn] [Too many elements] [Transmigration] [Bad memes] [Trying to keep the logic reasonable] [Parallel world] A world centered on one person + a tiny bit of Pili puppet theater + Korean boy and girl groups “I remember you originally came to study on the peninsula just to look after me, ri 3kReads—Score12114d adds
- 118 Fish Leaping Through the Flowers: Showbiz 鱼跃在花间【娱乐圈】 A little girl who had never left her county town was lucky enough to receive a System that could change her fate. The System told her, “I'll help you.” But Liu Huijia had always known that the only person who could help her was herself. This isn't a conventional wish-fulfillment story, and it starts off a little slowly. According to readers, the big changes don't come until Chapter 30~) The heroine grows over time, so please give her lots of love o(╥﹏╥)o Liu Huijia, a girl raised in a small town 481Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 119 Korean Showbiz: My Unforgettable Loves 韩娱：我的白月光们 What if BLACKPINK had a fifth member? An An would have their backs. This book will also feature interactions between other girl groups. There’s no male lead, so feel free to ship whoever you like. I’m a fan of K-pop girl groups, so I wrote this novel. 239Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 Korean Showbiz: The Beloved Idol 韩娱：万人迷爱豆 After being reborn, Zheng Qihan became a Chinese girl who had lived in Korea for many years. Her looks caught the attention of talent scouts from several companies, and she signed with JYP. After going through the selection process, she became TWICE's tenth member. She had planned to take it easy and be a couch potato, but unexpectedly, she turned out to have a knack for making trending topics and became a top-tier star. In Korean entertainment, where shipping celebrities can be downright danger 1.4kReads5.9Score—14d adds
- 121 Guoqi's Fifth Book 果妻的第5本书 Choi Seoeun never imagined that someone had been watching her for a long time without her realizing it, while she kept calling herself his big sister and taking care of him. By the time she realized what was happening, it was already too late. How could he possibly let go of the delicious morsel she had delivered right to his lips? Tian Jungkook couldn't figure out why he'd paid so much attention to Choi Seoeun ever since the first time he met her. It wasn't until later that he understood: that 223Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 122 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
- 123 Please Answer, 2006 请回答二零零六 (K-pop + Global Superstar + Multiple Heroines + Chaebol + Girl Groups) Best enjoyed after Chapter 150! Mainly K-pop: Girls' Generation + T-ara + top actors + ... the Korean Peninsula, Europe and America, and more... 247Reads6.4Score13314d adds
- 124 SEVENTEEN: Your Girl Has Plenty of Scandals SEVENTEEN：姐的绯闻就是多 Entered in the Huaben Cup, started 230505. “Everyone in the entertainment industry is begging me to fall in love already.” ‘Bold declarations, taking the initiative "Lover" *Gorgeous idol `Choi Seungcheol “Mico, when it comes to love, you have to be direct.” ‘Forbidden crush, careful scheming "Tequila" *Top-tier star and award-winning actor `Yoon Jeonghan “Mico, I was the one who loved you most back then.” ‘A love regretted, never leaving her s 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 K-Pop: Favored by the Gods 韩娱之神眷顾 Lin Yoona’s twin brother joins YG, forms an idol group with Kwon Jiyong, and becomes the fifth member of the group that goes on to become a huge hit. He’s a creative genius. (This is an alternate-universe story, so don’t overthink it. I just like writing it this way.) 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Korean Showbiz: The Global Top-Tier Star 韩娱：全球顶流 (No CP, mainly focused on career) Lin Qujing is reborn and joins YG, becoming a member of BLACKPINK and reaching the pinnacle of life. (P.S. Enter at your own risk if you don't like rough writing.) 275Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 127 Peninsula: Protecting Our Girls' Generation 半岛：保护我方少女时代 GL, dual female leads, slow burn. A quick-transmigration powerhouse at max level returns to Earth. With a prestigious family background and a wealth of experience and skills, why does she choose to debut in the peninsula, the "birthplace of the universe"? Haha, just kidding. In plain language: this is a story about making up for regrets, watching over young women as they grow, accompanying them on their journeys, and witnessing them mature step by step. The heroine isn't an overpowered king, nor 682Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 128 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
- 129 Peninsula Redemption: The Godfather of Chinese Entertainment and His Queens 半岛救赎：华娱教父和他的女王们 Reborn into the South Korean entertainment industry, he becomes the only light for T-ARA when the whole internet turns against them! A godfather of Chinese pop, a Douyin giant, and a pioneer of online fiction, Lin Chen writes hit songs with one hand and builds a business empire with the other. Soyeon's solo song dominates the charts and earns a Grammy nomination, while Eunjung stars in a film that sweeps Cannes. Boram dazzles on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala with a Chinese-style stage perform 132Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 130 Reborn: The Perfect Couple, Rose and Me 重生：我和玫瑰的绝佳cp [Rebirth + everyday romance + winning her back + two female leads + switch + rekindled love] 33 x 30 years old, with a three-year age gap Star x Sculptor Caiying gazed straight into her eyes and spoke slowly. “Big Sister, do you miss me?” “I do,” Zhou Jin answered without hesitation. Caiying hooked a finger under Zhou Jin’s chin. “Then do you miss me, or...” “I miss you, and...” Zhou Jin ran the tip of her tongue over her dry lips. She felt like she was about to be hooked, line and sinker 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Once a King, Reborn to Rule the Korean Wave 曾经的王king，重生主宰韩流 In his previous life, he was EXO’s original leader, shelved by SM. In this life, reborn in 2008 with twenty years of memories of the Korean Wave, he swears to rise from the mire and take control of K-pop’s rules with his own hands. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 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
- 133 I Became a Succubus on the Peninsula 我在半岛当魅魔 [Running Man] + [Reborn] + [Incubus protagonist] + [Multiple female leads] + [Korean Showbiz] My name is Zhou Si, a regular entertainment news reporter. I have a new kind of terminal illness that needs to be named after me. I don’t know whether to call that lucky or unlucky, but there’s one thing I’m sure of: I’m going to die. My name is Zhou Si. I never could have imagined it, but I was reborn. This time, I was determined to take back everything that belonged to me... or so I thought! How d 1.4kReads6.4Score10114d adds
- 134 Quick Transmigration Through Showbiz: My Boyfriend Is a Star 快穿娱乐圈：我的男友是明星 [Quick transmigration & celebrities & entertainment industry & sweet romance & love grows over time & transmigration] Gu Qingyan has never followed the entertainment industry. After suffering the double blow of failing her postgraduate entrance exam and failing a job interview, she loses all hope in life. Then an accident opens the door to a variety of brand-new lives. She knows a little about the entertainment industry, but not everything. The timeline may be a bit jumbled, but she'll do her be 241Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Peninsula: I’m Really Not a Playboy! 半岛：我真不是渣男啊！ [Global top-tier star singer + Everyone’s favorite + Multiple heroines, mainly fifth-generation idols with some sixth-generation idols] Ha Ji Que has one problem: his talent is simply too dazzling. Known in the European and American music scene as “Sound Queue,” a voice you could hear but never see, Shen Jingque had planned to finish his studies, return home, and quietly become a behind-the-scenes big shot… ahem… and maybe date a little on the side. But under the influence of various factors, 216Reads6.6Score814d adds
- 136 Korean Showbiz: Why Is He Like This in the Peninsula? 韩娱：在半岛的他为何这样 Lin Xiao Lu: Oppa! Bai Doufu: Uncle! Jin Dao Xian: “...” They gazed at each other in silence. Jin Dao Xian turned around and quietly took Jin Lao Hu by the hand. “Why is he acting like that!” 2Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 137 From the Start: I'm a Trainee at Cube 开局：我在cube当练习生 The story is mainly about Lin Yanran becoming a trainee at Cube and debuting alongside the girls, making her the sixth member of GIDLE. (The author isn't especially attached to Susu, since they only became a fan of GIDLE after Tomboy.) Lin Yanran is Chinese and incredibly talented. She's also an expert at flirting with girls, and each chapter features a different interaction partner. Just enjoy it for what it is~ 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 The Making of a Superstar 顶级偶像养成史 Serious synopsis: As S.M.'s publicly recognized strongest ace trainee, Lu Xuan is determined to give her all and be the best at everything, from singing and dancing to her looks and figure. She wants to prove herself, and to make her older brother proud, too. 1.2kReads6.6Score—14d adds
- 139 The All-Around Producer in Korean Entertainment 韩娱之全能制作人 [The first Korean entertainment novel on the entire site] Yan Dong, who has the face of an idol, graduates from film school and joins Dongshan Television full of ambition. A rookie, he single-handedly transforms the variety channel and becomes a hot commodity courted by major TV stations. To further his studies, Yan Dong heads to Korea. Starting with Infinite Challenge, he ventures from variety shows into TV and film, determined to prove to the whole world that the true national IP comes from Hu 1.1kReads5.9Score10014d adds
- 140 My Boy 我的男孩啊 [I don't know how to write a synopsis, okay? It's just a love story with Oh Sehun. Pure fiction, please don't project it onto the real person!!!] This story is about a member of a popular boy band who goes traveling alone and meets an ordinary girl. By chance, the two cross paths, and before they know it, feelings develop between them that they can't talk about... 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Korean Entertainment: As Time Goes By 韩娱之时光荏苒 A Korean drifter who moved to South Korea with his father is discovered for his natural talent and makes his debut, shining on his path to stardom. Along the way, he and the other person share a series of quiet, heartwarming stories. P.S. The protagonist has no golden finger or heaven-defying background, and things won't always go smoothly or as he wishes. He relies entirely on his passion, so please show your support. 393Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 After the College Entrance Exams, I Dared to Take on Korean Entertainment 高考结束，我勇闯韩娱 Li Xiuman and Manmanzi want me to debut? The gorilla GYP is coming to recruit me in person? From construction sites to Korean entertainment, Abui’s legend resounds. And now, please welcome the international superstar: Abují! [K-entertainment + System + comedy, a lighthearted and relaxing read.] [This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.] [All organizations, characters, and events in this book are unrelated to reality. Please do not assu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Korean Entertainment: You 韩娱之佑 By middle age, Li You had achieved nothing in either his family life or his career. After more than thirty years of wandering in circles, he had wasted the years for nothing. When he suddenly looked back, he found that his life had begun again. Though fearful, he couldn't help feeling secretly delighted. Now, watch him take the rest of his life at an easy pace and get through each day with composure. 22Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 144 A Goofy Girl’s Journey to Stardom in Korean Showbiz 韩娱之沙雕女的明星路 Lin Xia'en woke up to find herself a little kid in the Korean entertainment industry of a parallel world. While everyone else was busy with school, exams, and making friends, she was also building a career in show business while attending school, embarking on a joyful life of constantly bringing over classic works. The story contains several works of Chinese literature, so feel free to imagine them for yourself. Actually, there aren’t that many works brought over. It’s mainly a happy everyday-l 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 My Idol Girlfriend 我的爱豆女友 (Everyday life, Korean entertainment) 2014, the golden age of Korean variety shows. Gu Yi, an established PD from Huaguo’s Blue TV, arrives at SBS with a mission to “learn from advanced practices.” On the set of Running Man, he is Jo Hyo-jin’s most prized apprentice; In a tea room in Cheongdam-dong, he is the nephew of the chief prosecutor of the Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office; And on the upcoming Running Man China, he is the behind-the-scenes mastermind controlling resources on both sides of th 136Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 146 Reborn on the Peninsula as a Chaebol, I Get Stronger by Squandering Money! 重生半岛当财阀，我败家就变强！ [Korean entertainment + Chinese entertainment + urban wish fulfillment + ruthless protagonist] Li Sheng wakes up and finds himself transmigrated into a parallel world. He has become the sole heir to the Lee family on the Korean Peninsula. But, unexpectedly, an “accident” causes him to be reborn once again! Facing conspiracies and schemes from relatives within the family and various other powers, Li Sheng begins building his power in the entertainment industry to get revenge. Fortunately, he awak 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Witch of Showbiz 娱乐圈魔女 [Lots of forum-style posts]+ [Timeline moved up]+ [Subjective stream of consciousness] (Not your thing? You might want to skip this.) On Earth, Han Lina, a famous veteran artist in the entertainment industry known as Sister Na, floored the gas pedal and sent herself hurtling to Blue Star, into the body of Nana, a Korean trainee with a green card who had been dismissed despite never officially debuting. Watch her use all the skills she honed in her past life to trade on her beauty and live it up 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Korean Showbiz: Reborn, I Make My Debut in South Korea 韩娱：重生之我在南韩开始出道 Synopsis: entertainment industry + plagiarist writer + System story + top idol + Korean entertainment Cui Shan loved music in his previous life. Despite all his hard work, he only ever became a fourth- or fifth-tier singer, so he was reborn on Blue Star, a planet almost identical to Earth. Its technology was highly advanced, but its music was far behind. So Cui Shan set out to make his name in South Korea, climbing all the way to the top of Asia. Note: The timeline may be jumbled. 955Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 Korean Showbiz: My Girlfriend Is the Leader of (G)I-DLE 韩娱：我的女娃队长女友 A passion project written for love, featuring Tian Xiaojuan as the sole heroine. There will be storylines involving children and other girl groups. If you’re a sensitive student who doesn’t like that, please don’t be hurt. Everyone is welcome to support the story and point out any mistakes. If you have any good material, let me know and I’ll work it into the story. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 That Year, That Korean City 那年，那座韩城 A lighthearted story about second- and third-generation groups. Qi Zaiyan grew up in an era when Korean pop music was all the rage, and he was a fan. But as a struggling college student, he had neither money nor time. After finally saving enough to fly to the Korean Peninsula, his plane hit turbulence and crashed. When he woke up, he had transmigrated into the body of the heir to the peninsula's most powerful chaebol. This is... this is amazing! Girl groups, I'm here to protect you! 70Reads6.3Score—14d adds
