Novels like K-Pop’s Leading Lady at JYP
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- 151 I’m Connected in the Korean Entertainment Industry 我是韩娱关系户 Hy, everything happens for the best. Choosing to begin is the first chapter of a smooth journey, and starting over is the rebirth of this story. Let’s look forward to it together. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 152 You, Whose Name Is Poetry 名为诗的你 The story continues in the second part of You Are Like Oxygen, a Korean entertainment novel with two female leads, Zhao Miyeon and Kwon Eunbi. After Kim Minjun starts dating Zhao Miyeon, he crosses paths again with Kwon Eunbi, who has had a change of heart, and the two rekindle their old romance. Out of selfishness, he chooses to keep it a secret from them both… 73Reads—Score—Shelves
- 153 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 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 154 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—Shelves
- 155 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—Shelves
- 156 Korean Showbiz: Leading the Era 韩娱：引领时代 After successfully becoming CUBE’s chairwoman, how will Gu Zhixiang take the entire Korean entertainment industry by storm? "Korean entertainment industry (mostly), Chinese entertainment industry (a little) / urban daily life / mainly girl groups, but other girl groups will appear too" This is fan fiction set in a parallel universe, so some dates may be different. 60Reads—Score—Shelves
- 157 Winter Whispers on the Peninsula 半岛之冬日絮语 I transmigrated through time and space just to be by your (all your) side. Lin Che, a successful candidate in the imperial examinations of the Tang Dynasty, suddenly transmigrates to the modern era. Luckily, he meets one kind-hearted person after another, all willing to help him for free. It seems he can’t return to his old home, but at least he can build a new one here. (Female leads: Misamo, Tzuyu, Jeon Heejin, Liu Zhimin) 924Reads8.0Score100Shelves
- 158 (K-Pop) The Aurora Falls on a White Coat (Boy Group Dance Specialist X Fan-Sign Regular) （韩娱）极光落在白大褂（男团舞担x签售姐） (K-pop) The Aurora Falls on the White Coat (boy group main dancer × fan signing regular) 75Reads—Score—Shelves
- 159 K-Pop BTS: More Than Just a Crush 韩娱BTS：不止是喜欢 Two-Story K-Pop Romance (Ruan Li × Jeon Jungkook; Wen Beizhi × Kim Taehyung) Co-written by Ruan Jinhuan and Zhi Jiuyue The “HYYH” series was Big Hit’s ambitious project to propel BTS and Tarot to the top. BTS’s art of subverting the hierarchy needs no further explanation, so how about seeing how the girl group Tarot rises to the top? From three years as hidden trainees to the fierce battles surrounding their debut, what will happen after their hiatus ends? They all start out as the Fool, searchi 257Reads—Score—Shelves
- 160 BTS: One Look at Sweet Jungkook, a Love for a Lifetime BTS—甜酒果一眼万年 She was sitting in the front row at a music awards ceremony. Beautiful and striking, she wasn’t an idol, but Jungkook fell in love with her at first sight. He lured her into Bighit to debut as a trainee, only to make it easier to pursue her?! 330Reads5.6Score—Shelves
- 161 Korean Showbiz: The Golden Age 韩娱：黄金年代 [Women’s fiction: showbiz + women’s growth + self-interest] Li Jingya unexpectedly comes to Seoul to study, only to be discovered by a talent scout in her very first month. Just like that, she takes her first step into the dazzling, chaotic world of showbiz. [Reader’s notes: 1. The heroine is not a pure, kind, and beautiful character. She has room to grow. 2. A slow-paced feel-good romance, not a wish-fulfillment story. 3. The heroine does not become an idol because it is her dream, but she is p 110Reads—Score—Shelves
- 162 Korean Showbiz: A Dream Within a Dream 韩娱：南柯一梦 As the heir to her family, Li Hela has lived as if she were in The Truman Show, never once leaving the castle where she has spent her entire life. The first family rule: The heir is forbidden from taking part in any recreational activities. Hoping to secure more of the family’s interests for her own son, Li Hela’s aunt signs her with a Korean entertainment agency as her legal guardian. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 163 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—Shelves
- 164 The Child Raised by Girls’ Generation 韩娱少女时代养大的孩子 The childhood groom of Girls’ Generation, the youngest member at SM Entertainment. A kid who grew up under Girls’ Generation’s watchful eyes, only to end up paired off within the company after all. P.S. This is my first book, written for practice. I’d been reading for ages and always found things I wasn’t happy with. Since I wanted to try writing a novel, I decided to practice with this subject. It’s my first time writing a book, so please give me plenty of guidance. If anything is poorly writte 3.5kReads7.0Score199Shelves
- 165 Korean Showbiz: My Movie Star Loadout 韩娱：我的影帝装备栏 [Male-oriented] + [Unconventional wish fulfillment] + [Literary style] + [Characters stay intelligent] + [Mostly about movie stars, with fewer idols] + [System] (My score is low because the novel just came out. I’m writing this for love, so please go easy on the ratings. Thanks.) After binding the [Best Actor Equipment Slot], I can extract exclusive acting traits whenever I touch a female star’s personal belongings. Song Hye-kyo’s fragile aura, Han Hyo-joo’s versatility, Kim Seol-hyun’s innocenc 2.3kReads6.5Score196Shelves
- 166 Korean Showbiz: The Top-Tier Star’s Comeback, Going Viral After Debut! 韩娱顶流逆袭，出道后全网爆红！ [Transmigration + System + Korean Entertainment + Wish Fulfillment] [All-Round Charismatic Female Idol × Sweet Puppy Top-Tier Star Boyfriend] In her previous life, Quan Youmi was just an ordinary fan of BLACKPINK. After finally getting on a plane to see their concert, she opened her eyes and found herself transmigrated into a trainee, with the goal of becoming a member of BLACKPINK. She is her teammates’ emotional anchor, the queen of stage charisma, and a bewitching siren reborn. She’s creating 215Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 167 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 136Reads—Score—Shelves
- 168 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—Shelves
- 169 Peninsula: My Childhood Sweetheart Is an Idol 半岛：我的青梅竹马是爱豆 100Reads—Score—Shelves
- 170 A Quick-Transmigration Powerhouse Settles Down in Korean Showbiz and Finds a Husband 快穿大佬韩娱养老找老公 After completing perfect missions through 99 lifetimes of quick transmigration, the System graciously let me choose any world to retire in. I immediately picked the Korean entertainment world: I could spend my retirement following my favorite stars and find a husband on the side. I had just transmigrated into a member of a floundering girl group at a tiny agency when I used the skills I’d accumulated over 99 lifetimes to take over the trending searches. Every member of the top-tier star boy band 186Reads—Score—Shelves
- 171 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—Shelves
- 172 Korean Showbiz: One Step Ahead of Fate 韩娱：比命运更快一步 His family was buried in debt from the time he was little, so after leaving the military, he had no choice but to become a street thug to pay it off. By chance, he saved a benefactor who would change his life, but lost the big brother who had always looked after him. At a crossroads in his life, he met her, a warm and kind woman. His destiny was drawing closer to him, little by little. All he had to do was get one step ahead of fate... P.S. This is a Korean entertainment novel, purely for fun. I 2kReads7.0Score107Shelves
- 173 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, 234Reads6.6Score141Shelves
- 174 In Switzerland, the Top-Tier Goddess Proposes to Me Live! 人在瑞士，被顶流女神在线逼婚！ Transmigration + Golden Finger + Top-Tier Star After transmigrating, Su Yin used his golden finger to achieve financial freedom. Yet he still couldn't escape his mother's pressure to get married. To avoid the terrifying KPI of twenty blind dates a month, he launched a global escape (crossed out) travel livestream. By Lake Thun in Switzerland, he declared with carefree confidence, “On Valentine's Day, I usually just skip it, pass it by, and walk right past it!” “The wise don't fall in love. They 2.1kReads5.6Score133Shelves
- 175 Park Chanyeol: Evening Star 朴灿烈：晚夜玉衡 At first, the silly, big-hearted Piao Piao latched onto Su Tangqian. Later, he realized... he might actually be unable to live without her! Zhang Yixing: I thought you were my best friend, and you’re hitting on my sister? I’m gonna crush you! Park Chanyeol: Lay, you’re my big brother! You’re my only big brother! Oh Sehun: No, he’s not her only big brother. She also has a biological cousin who’s ridiculously good at fighting. Good luck! An accident once made Su Tangqian “die” at the very moment w 185Reads—Score—Shelves
- 176 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 173Reads—Score—Shelves
- 177 Entertainment: Rising to the Top from a Girl Group 【娱乐圈】从女团开始登顶 Lin Jiayue, who carries an Idol Training System, was born into a parallel world. She had plans to debut on her own, but her childhood friend tricked her into going to South Korea. Then she called in their other friends, and together they formed a girl group and debuted! [I’m terrible at writing introductions. Parallel-world Korean, Chinese, and American entertainment industries. The American and Chinese industries are entirely fictionalized, while the Korean industry features some familiar boy g 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 178 Korean Showbiz: I'm BP's Youngest Member 韩娱：我是BP忙内 Kwon Ri, a girl from Northeast China born in 1999, grew up with a small family restaurant and a younger brother four years her junior. At twelve, she was spotted at a glance by a YG talent scout and went to Korea to train. She was beautiful and eye-catching, with a cheerful personality. She could sing and dance, write her own songs, and still excel at school. After making her way through grueling training, she debuted as the fifth member of BLACKPINK. From a humble restaurant filled with the bus 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 179 Elegy of a Loner in Another World 异世界孤魂的悲歌 A Korean entertainment story featuring Shinbi, Seohyun, and IU. A lone soul from another world arrives here, embarking on a journey. Along the way, they find a kindred spirit, a younger sister, and close friends. The companionship of friends fills the emptiness within and gives this wandering soul the strength to say goodbye to their former life and begin anew. 114Reads—Score—Shelves
- 180 Peninsula: The Lawyer Kept by LIZ 半岛：被LIZ包养的律师 “This is Li Zijian, my childhood friend. He turned down a million-a-year salary at a top law firm just to open a shabby law office in the old district that can't even afford a receptionist. I cover his rent and utilities, and now he spends all day holed up in his rented apartment watching the news, looking like he's given up on life.” “This is Kim Jiwon, my childhood friend. She gave up the glamorous life of a top-tier star to become the deep-pocketed benefactor of a broke lawyer like me. Of cou 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 181 Korean Showbiz: First Snow 韩娱之初雪篇 A new work is here! Come read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 144Reads—Score—Shelves
- 182 In Korea, Surrounded by Female Idols 人在半岛：身边都是女爱豆 A Korean entertainment novel! A Seoul National University intern joins JYP Entertainment, one of the peninsula’s four major entertainment companies, and gets involved with some idols! Multiple female leads, mainly fifth-generation idols, with fourth-generation idols in supporting roles! 6.8kReads6.9Score367Shelves
- 183 Showbiz: Reaping the Rewards of Past Efforts 娱乐：收之桑榆 The protagonist is chosen by a truck and transmigrates. Yep, transmigration again. The protagonist is still an orphan, hahahahaha, and a total disaster at everyday life: cooking blows up the kitchen, doing laundry floods the washing machine with suds, and even with a map, they get lost outside. They're a little foodie who could be lured away with a lollipop, hehe. P.S. The protagonist likes beautiful women, so they tend to fold as soon as they meet a pretty lady, hehe. P.P.S. The protagonist is 239Reads—Score—Shelves
- 184 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—Score552Shelves
- 185 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—Shelves
- 186 Reborn on the Peninsula: I Helped Them All Make It 重生半岛：她们都是我带出来的 Korean entertainment industry. In his previous life, he was S.M.'s top composer and award-winning producer. Reborn, he becomes the mastermind behind the peninsula's entertainment industry. One heroine, mostly everyday life, featuring groups from the fourth to sixth generations, with the fifth generation most prominent. Parallel world, melodramatic plot, don't take it seriously!!! 2.8kReads—Score109Shelves
- 187 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—Shelves
- 188 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 1.1kReads5.9Score100Shelves
- 189 A Sweet Couple: A Korean Entertainment Fanfic 韩娱同文之甜蜜夫妇 “Noona, what’s your name? I’m Jeon Jungkook.” “Kim Minji.” “Nice to meet you.” When they meet again years later, long-buried memories come rushing back. Even after many years apart, seeing the person you fell for at first sight can still make your heart flutter. “Noona, will you be my girlfriend?” “I thought I’d made it pretty obvious.” 651Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 190 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. 383Reads—Score—Shelves
- 191 Godfather of K-Pop: Girl Groups, Come On Over 韩娱教父：KPOP女团都过来 [South Korean Entertainment Industry] [System] [Fast-Paced] [Snow-White] [Actor] [Singer] [Variety Shows] Lee Yongjun transmigrates to South Korea and becomes a top-tier star actor who shares his name. From the start, a famous actress is lying in bed beside him, worried about why his face is so pale. Lee Yongjun: “???” I just got here, and I'm already about to get exposed?! [Ding! The Entertainment Mogul System has awakened! Mission: Keep it from her!] A K-pop dance powerhouse, the youngest daug 223Reads—Score—Shelves
- 192 Korean Showbiz: I’m the Beloved of the Mao Family 韩娱：我在毛家当团宠 On the 11th, SM officially announced that Chi Yaoxi and Kim Yeri would join Red Velvet and make their official debut. If Chi Yaoxi's arrival turned Red Velvet in a parallel world from a five-member group into a six-member one, what stories would they have? The meeting and companionship that began during their trainee days ultimately became a starlit journey forward, side by side. From trainee companions who supported one another to group members who captured everyone's attention, they will sh 426Reads—Score—Shelves
- 193 Korean Showbiz: An Idol's Journal 韩娱：爱豆笔记 A Korean entertainment novel with no female lead decided yet. The male lead debuts as a solo artist in 2008. I'm just writing for fun as a newcomer. If I borrow a song and it happens to be one by your favorite idol, congratulations: you've earned the author's approval. I like them too, so that's why I'm borrowing it. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 194 Leading the Team to Korea: We Conquer North America 带队闯韩，我们红遍北美 A public-domain fanfic. An all-Chinese girl group takes on Korea and becomes a sensation in China, Korea, and North America. An all-Chinese girl group ventures into the Korean entertainment industry alone, with not a single foreign member. At first, they face rampant industry prejudice and are starved of resources. Shen Jin, the group’s formidable, cool-headed core member, outshines her peers in every way. She leads the group to break through with original performances rooted in Chinese style, w 332Reads—Score—Shelves
- 195 Korean Showbiz: My Wife Is Chaeyoung, and I'm Secretly Thrilled! 韩娱：老婆彩英，暗爽！ [Everyday life, Korean entertainment, Korean variety shows, personal growth, romance, System] P.S. This is a Korean-entertainment novel through and through: no face-slapping, no toxic exes, and a sweet romance with no angst. One heroine, one heroine, one heroine! Li Jinxian transmigrates into the Korean entertainment industry and becomes a complete unknown. Bound to the Big Entertainment System, he starts out by taking part in singing competitions, making movies and appearing on variety shows, g 230Reads—Score—Shelves
- 196 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... 47Reads—Score—Shelves
- 197 Korean Showbiz: Moonlight Without a Cloud 韩娱：月色无暇 Huh? It’s over just like that? I haven’t even been to the concert yet! I went to so much trouble to get tickets, and the fun hasn’t even started. Why did it suddenly end? 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 198 Korean Entertainment: (G)I-DLE’s Stunning Visual Maknae 韩娱，gidle女娃，神颜忙内 (I’ve only just started writing about Korean entertainment, so my writing isn’t great. Please don’t give advice.) Ning Bingbing transmigrates and becomes the sixth member of (G)I-DLE. From their debut to their peak, she experiences it all. Since she’s only a fan of the group and doesn’t know much about Korean entertainment, there may be more everyday scenes. I’ll make up the plot myself, so it might not match reality. Please don’t mind. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 199 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—Shelves
- 200 Pure-Love Daydream: Xu Minghao, It's Raining 纯爱梦女：徐明浩，下雨了 A word of warning: this novel is entirely fictional, so please don’t take it seriously! This book rejects competition between women. Not all the characters are necessarily straight, and readers are under no obligation or expectation to ship anyone. If you went to college, what would you be like? A story about a straightforward arts-and-athletics guy and a sunny academic girl... What kind of delightful chemistry happens when two career-minded people fall in love? Come and find out! ... 29Reads—Score—Shelves
