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- 1 Korean Showbiz: The Rental System Gives Me a Fresh Start as an Artist 韩娱：租房系统带我重开艺人生涯 [Alternate history] [K-pop + System + girl group + romance] [Pairing: Kim Taehyung] Yoon Yuri had always felt like she couldn't do anything right. She couldn't help her mother around the house, her grades at school were terrible, and even after debuting in a girl group, she failed to stand out. Everyone around her was carrying her burdens for her. She felt so guilty… As she kept tearing herself down, the Rental System appeared and turned her life upside down. She already had a loving mom and a b 172Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 K-Pop: I Debuted in a Group Instead of Kuanmian 韩娱，我代替宽面出道成团 In his previous life, Lin Che was a low-level employee at SM Entertainment. He was constantly bullied, and even at the very end of his life, he had no dignity. Unexpectedly, he is reborn in 2011 and discovers that he has become a Chinese trainee at SM Entertainment, the very old acquaintance from his memories, all set to debut in the soon-to-be-launched boy group ESO. 54Reads—Score11414d adds
- 3 How Hard Is It to Become a Male Solo Artist in Korea? 在韩国成为男Solo有多难 (Korean entertainment + comedy + no cringe) After arriving in Korea, the male lead signs with a label under Cube Entertainment. He thinks the company’s debut song is awful, so he writes his own. Thanks to his hilarious, goofy charm, he quickly becomes a sensation and makes friends with lots of entertainers, eventually becoming a highly respected senior. It’s too hard for one person to keep an entire company afloat. XQY 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 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 424Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 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
- 6 Korean Showbiz: The Top-Tier Star Can Only Fall for Me 韩娱：顶流只能为我沦陷 [Reborn] [Fast-Paced] [Everyone's Favorite] The plot is entirely fictional and has no connection to real people. Qian Zhenyi was rich and beautiful, but died at just twenty-five in her previous life. As the daughter of an elite family, she'd completely wasted her good fortune: she hadn't even been with a man before one killed her. Then she was reborn in 2019. Heaven must have finally opened its eyes! Qian Zhenyi was destined to live however she pleased in her new life! Qian Zhenyi says: That K-p 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 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
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 10 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 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 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
- 14 Korean Showbiz: Meeting and Redemption 韩娱：相遇与救赎 A fateful encounter, a mutual salvation. It all began with the first snowfall. P.S. The author wrote this purely for personal enjoyment and knows nothing about Korean entertainment. I just like Yoon-a, so I wrote it. This story is completely different from reality, and the characters have been changed. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 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
- 16 Byun Baekhyun: My Wife's Idol Isn't Me 边伯贤：我老婆的爱豆不是我 The top-tier star couple's "idol battlefield" Xingtong's life is like a cheat code: Zhang Yixing dotes on her like a devoted older brother, and the genius idol Baixian is the perfect husband. But who could have guessed that the number one name on this girl, surrounded by love, has on her stan list isn't her own husband? Whenever his wife goes wild at another idol's concert, Baixian instantly turns into a jealous bundle of nerves, grabs his fan gear, and follows her there to keep an eye on her 32Reads—Score114d adds
- 17 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
- 18 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
- 19 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.) 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 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
- 21 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 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 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 107Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 Who Says Female Celebrities Can’t Date? 谁说女艺人不能谈恋爱了 [One woman, many men. A chaotic, irresistible heroine who only dates and never marries. When she gets bored, she breaks up. She treats men like dogs. There’s always a man by her side, but never in her heart. If you don’t like it, don’t complain!] Yu Jiujiu used to be an overworked corporate drone, but accidentally transmigrates into a novel as a minor idol whose name appears only once in the entire book. Still, this little idol has it good: she’s rich, has plenty of free time, and is adored by h 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 A Celebrity Fanfic: The Year Time Poured Down 明星同人，时光倾泻之年 Living alongside the world of film and television, dancing with the stars When Shi Qingnian woke up, she discovered she was bound to a strange System: [Screenworld Kaleidoscope]. From then on, her life’s path became intertwined with countless worlds from film and television, connecting her in countless ways to characters who had once shone brightly on screen. As the kaleidoscope turns, countless parallel worlds unfold at once. Welcome to Shi Qingnian’s adventures through the world of film and te 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Meeting the Idol Supergroup 遇见偶像天团 A trip to South Korea takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally gets mixed up with Rainbow, one of the hottest Korean idol groups. Seven handsome guys all at once??? What, you want a proud daughter of my motherland to be your nanny??? She plants her hands on her hips and roars, “Just watch me take every one of you down!” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Heart-Pounding Moments in Quick Transmigration 快穿心动进行时 [Quick transmigration + romance] (These are the storylines planned for now) World One: Childhood sweethearts (Jeon Jungkook) [Entertainment industry + childhood sweethearts] “I just can’t be bothered to pay attention to you or talk to you.”, Sun Yihan “Sun Yihan, you won’t pay attention to me, so how about I pay a little attention to you?”, Jeon Jungkook World Two: Love at first sight (Kim Seokjin) [Entertainment industry] “I like you, Jiang Yisheng. Can I be your boyfriend?”, Kim Seokjin “Opp 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 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
- 29 Reborn as the Top Star of a Girl Group 重生之我在女团当TOP Xu Zhi was reborn in the body of a beautiful girl training to join a girl group. In her previous life, Xu Zhi had died suddenly at her desk after years of office politics. After being reborn, Xu Zhi worked diligently to train and debut. Once she made it, she believed that nothing came for free and worked hard to win over her fans. Before she knew it, she'd become a sensation and reached the top. Looking at the balance in her bank account, Xu Zhi declared, "Great. In my next life, I'll be an idol 1.2kReads—Score10114d adds
- 30 From Violin Prodigy to the Girl Group's Youngest Member 从天才小提琴家到女团忙内 In her previous life, she was a gifted violinist who stood at the pinnacle of the world. After an accident, she was reborn as a baby abandoned at a hospital entrance. Born with a congenital heart defect, her life hangs by a thread. A wealthy American couple, among the country’s most powerful families, have just lost their youngest son when they find her outside the hospital. A miraculous match is found: the boy’s heart is transplanted into her chest. Adopted, she becomes the Sterling family’s mo 1.2kReads—Score10314d adds
- 31 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
- 32 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. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 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 2.7kReads—Score14014d adds
- 34 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
- 35 Korean Showbiz: The Underdog Has Reached the Top 韩娱：边缘人物已登顶 [The tenth hidden member of the Empresses + kind but not a pushover + a background figure’s personal growth + original male lead, an industry outsider (a supporting tool and a background character)] (Main villain: the company. Blame the capitalists for everything. Empresses fans, don’t argue. If you don’t like it, don’t read. I’ll do my best to stick to the historical record, but the timeline serves the story.) Lin Jitang, the Empresses’ invisible tenth member, is the group’s fringe member: few 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 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
- 37 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
- 38 Korean Showbiz: I'm the Boy Group's Maknae, and I'm Killing It 韩娱：男团忙内的我杀疯了 When he was young, he came alone to a foreign land to pursue his dream. He never expected so many older girls who adored him to be waiting there. Kong Chanyong could only say he really didn’t know what to do. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Showbiz: We Will Meet Again Someday 娱乐圈：我们终将再次重逢 Chen Miaomiao, a cute and childish girl who loves herself, meets Quan Zhilong, an arrogant and talented musical genius. Is it love at first sight, or does love grow over time? But the road to romance isn’t always smooth. So what is the price of fame? More and more people watching you, less and less space to live your life, and strangers constantly intruding on your private affairs. In the end, the two part ways. One goes far away, while the other stays behind. But fate brings people together and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 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
- 41 The Fallen Star Era 堕星纪元 A sweet, innocent beta bottom ✖️ a scheming alpha top. Jian Xing was an unknown trainee who unexpectedly earned a chance to debut. He never imagined he would one day be paired up with the hugely popular idol he admired. Unfortunately, things aren’t as simple as they seem… A tangled family history? A sudden second differentiation of his glands? A complicated romance that has him wavering between two alphas? By the time Jian Xing realizes he’s unwittingly opened Pandora’s box, it’s already too lat —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Thursday Boy 周四男孩 Jiang Mi had followed the rules for more than twenty years. The only reckless thing she had ever done was go to a concert with her best friend on her twenty-fifth birthday. The first time she met him, she thought he was a human trafficker. The second time, he called her a little anti-fan. The third time, she shielded him from an egg thrown by an anti-fan. The fourth time, she became his housekeeper. The fifth time... “I think the chances of meeting someone you like are very low. But if you do —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 My Rival Keeps Pairing Me Up with Him 对家总和我炒cp I hadn’t figured out what to write, but I impulsively clicked the contract button. This one is finished! Please check out the other book I’ve started. Thank you. Love you all. There’s nothing more here; I’ve started a new one. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 A Boy Band That Can’t Catch Fire 男团难火 A boy band with no parental support and a debut that went nowhere, its members each have talents beyond performing. One is quick to spot what's trending, another excels at photography and editing. This obscure group relies on its own marketing to break through, one step at a time... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Kim Jaejoong: My Wife Is My Fan 金在中：我老婆是我粉丝 Shen Qinghuan is a heavenly young woman who dances classical Chinese dance brilliantly and has a head full of quirky ideas. She is also Kim Jaejoong’s number-one fan, devoted to him for eight years. To see him in concert, she switches into “battle mode,” maxes out her internet speed, and taps like crazy. With her unbelievable fingers, she manages to snag a ticket on the floor and happily heads to Korea. At the concert, her face flushed with excitement, she cheers and screams. Afterwards, in the —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 The Ark's Journey 方舟征途 This is a story about NMIXX, a group of monstrously talented rookies with limitless potential, embarking on a new era alongside NSWER aboard the Ark of Yotopia they created... (The debut details do not include seven members, since this is an alternate universe.) 16Reads—Score114d adds
- 47 After Binding to a Top-Tier Star System, Jungkook and I Got Our Happy Ending 绑定顶流系统后我和田柾国HE了 Reborn at seventeen, I bind myself to a top-tier star System from the future. My parents send me to an arts high school in Korea without a second thought. The System prompts: "Potential target detected: Jeon Jungkook." From a YouTuber who covers girl group dances to a singer-songwriter topping the music charts, I win fans around the world with my talent. After one collaboration stage, Jeon Jungkook blocks the backstage exit. "When you danced to my solo in your video... did you do that on purpose 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Jimin: A Cat-and-Dog Love Story Jimin：猫狗恋爱录 A decade-long entanglement, from love at first sight to finding their way back to each other. Offstage, she's an affectionate, slightly clueless, energetic puppy; onstage, she's a born lead vocalist with a commanding presence. He's a black-hearted little cat, soft and adorable on the surface but sly underneath. When their romance was exposed in 2018, they were forced to break up and became a "pure-hate couple" who bickered every time they met. Years later, he returns from military service and la 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Korean Showbiz: Blossoming Among Thorns 韩娱：荆棘绽放 Cha Songnae thinks she has what it takes to be the heroine of her own story. She comes from a privileged family and became famous at a young age. The only thing lacking in her life is a little luck in love, but that doesn't matter. She has a group of good friends chasing their dreams together, and that makes her life complete, even if the road is full of thorns. Park Chanyeol was her first love as a young girl. But in the end, they were not meant to be. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Min Yoongi: A Poem Named After You 闵玧其：名为你的诗 Older, guiding lover vs. younger, sweet, scatterbrained girl Both leads are idols The tenth anniversary brought more than the fans' love. It turns out it also brought Producer Min's remaining years. My girl, she was born with the ability to love. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
