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- 51 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… 72Reads—Score414d adds
- 52 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
- 53 Peninsula: Why Won’t You Listen to Advice? 半岛：你们怎么不听劝呢 Kim Seungwoo became a member of the National Intelligence Service’s special unit at just 22. But to his surprise, his very first assignment was to work as an assistant to female entertainers at S.M. Entertainment. “Kim Seungwoo, you were supposed to pose as an assistant and secretly protect them. How did you end up filming a TV drama?” “Seungwoo, I like you.” “Seungwoo, thank you for saving me. I think I’ve fallen for you.” “Kim Seungwoo, if you dare not to like me, you’re dead!” “Hmph, Woo is m 98Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 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
- 55 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
- 56 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 103Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 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
- 58 Peninsula: Turns Out They're the Main Characters 半岛：原来她们才是主角 After an inexplicable rebirth, Park Myeong-u decides to enter the entertainment industry for his younger sister’s sake, so he can protect the idols he once loved. But he soon realizes there’s something strange about this entertainment industry. Why do all the girls around him have superpowers?! By the time he figures it out, he discovers that his presence has brought miracles to the idols he once admired. But at the crossroads of love, he has no idea which way to turn. In the end... My dears, do 426Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 59 Korean Entertainment: A Spring That Never Looks Back 韩娱之不回头的春天 This is a fictional story. The timeline and events involving other Korean entertainment celebrities do not reflect reality and are only for the sake of the plot. The characters are heavily out of character. Idol romance; if that’s not your thing, please steer clear. The female lead is BLACKPINK’s fifth member, and the male lead is BTS’s Jeon Jungkook. At thirteen, An Yu crossed the sea from China to Seoul, South Korea, as she faced the growing pains of adolescence. Her mother’s death was soon fo 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Korean Showbiz: The Foxy Darling in the Bunny Den 韩娱：兔窝里的狐系团宠 K-pop, TWICE, daily life, maknae, group favorite Fox-like girl Park Siyun faces a storm of controversy when she suddenly joins TWICE as its tenth member, becoming the youngest maknae in the group. A triple threat in singing, dancing, and songwriting, she uses her original work to shut down the critics. From a much-maligned parachuted-in favorite to standing alongside every member at the pinnacle of the world. This is the story of all ten of them. 2.9kReads6.6Score23414d adds
- 61 Peninsula: Don’t Cry, I’ll Always Be on Your Side 半岛：别哭，我会一直站你这边 [Korean Showbiz] + [Sulli] + [Girls’ Generation] + [T-ara] Liu Zijun is a rough man, and not a good person either, but he always keeps his word. To fulfill the last wish of a comrade from his previous life, he resolutely came to the peninsula. Everyone has regrets in their heart. Sometimes, all we can do is imagine a way to make them right. This book was written out of love, and I hope it can give you a little warmth by making you feel that one of your regrets has been mended. The male lead is d 1.2kReads—Score10514d adds
- 62 Shocking! A Talent Show Turns into a Dating Show 震惊！选秀爆改恋综 [K-pop story + two male leads] Setting: Planet of Boys In a nutshell: A college student dives headfirst into K-pop! There are a thousand ways to win Zhang Hao’s heart. There’s only one Zhang Hao, so let’s see who’s quickest. First come, first served! [Park Gunwook x Zhang Hao] A heart-thumping romance with a broad-shouldered miner “Hyung, I have a fierce competitive streak in everything, but when it comes to you, I’m more than happy to bow down and surrender.” [Sung Hanbin x Zhang Hao] A destine 85Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Korean Showbiz: Love Loop 韩娱：恋爱循环 Male Lead: Jin Zaizhong “This is a love story that keeps repeating. Time changes, identities change, but every time, we fall in love all over again.” Female Lead: She possesses the power of a god, and her identity keeps changing. 1. Rich Girl and First Love: Quan Xunzhen [Trainee Era] (Complete) 2. Convenience Store Big Sister: Mako Gongsi Zhenzi [Trainee Era] (Complete) 3. Celebrity Stylist: Vera Lim [After Debut] (Complete) 4. Actress with a Godlike Face: Xunzhen [After Debut] A beautiful, 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 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
- 65 A Record of Strange Happenings on the Peninsula 半岛异常见闻录 This book is also known as: A Man on the Peninsula, Wandering Leisurely Through the World. You can start reading from Volume Two without missing anything… (Fantasy, urban life on the Korean peninsula, slice of life, invincible male lead from the start.) “Hey, you in front! Stop right there. You haven't paid yet.” The man remained expressionless. “Sorry, I forgot.” He tugged at the woman beside him. “I didn't bring any money. You pay.” The woman handed over the cash and shot him a sidelong gla 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 So What If Korea's Top-Tier Starlet Is a Villain? 韩娱顶流女爱豆是恶女又怎样 [Korean Entertainment + Villainess + Plastic Surgery Phone + Human Tomie + No Sincere Feelings + Winning Hearts + Career Focus] Plastic Surgery Phone: Whoever gets this phone can transform into an unparalleled beauty. After obtaining the Plastic Surgery Phone, Xia Yue finds that life is ridiculously easy. All she has to do is crook her finger, and countless men come rushing to offer her their love. But later, the phone's demonic influence grows stronger and stronger, and the world teeters on the 513Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 K-Pop: After Going Solo, I Became a Top-Tier Star 韩娱之单飞后逆袭成为顶流女爱豆 A heterochromatic-eyed girl vs. a quirky, four-dimensional Taetae She debuted in South Korea at fourteen as part of the group Lovely Girl. In her second year after debut, rumors spread that she bullied her teammates and classmates. She went through depression, but so what? She is Gypsophila, after all. She became famous just for looking back at an awards ceremony. Her first solo album won an award. Her first television drama earned her the Best Newcomer award. Her films swept all three major awa 715Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Those Years with TWICE 和twice的那些年 TWICE's eldest member, Gu Yusheng, is a non-typical fox-type idol: an ace who can do a little bit of everything, and a philosopher who speaks without thinking. The story begins the moment she makes her decision. Love is like a mark that cannot be erased. Perhaps foxes understand everything. Told through separate routes. The Nayeon route and Sana route are complete, and the Mina route is currently being updated. 478Reads—Score10014d adds
- 69 My Neighbor, Top-Tier Idol Byun Baekhyun 邻居哥哥是顶流爱豆边伯贤 He is a genius idol from South Korea, K-pop’s only solo artist to sell two million copies. Gentle and handsome, he seems perfect, but what lies beneath that flawless exterior? He has been plotting this for a long time, all for you. Step by step, you walk into the trap he has laid. Will you fight back, or let yourself fall? 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 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—14d adds
- 71 Guo Qi's Seventh Book 果妻的第7本书 [BTS + no transmigration or rebirth + formulaic sweet romance + no logic + older woman/younger man romance] (A gorgeous, sharp-featured foodie × a refined yet hilarious international hottie) At a young age, Cao Enxing had already achieved what his peers could only dream of. Thanks to his talent and good looks, he first debuted as an idol singer with Clover. While climbing one small peak, he also chose to scale another, debuting once again as an actor. With his striking looks and golden-ratio p 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 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
- 73 Peninsula: The Movie Star and His Idol Girlfriend 半岛：影帝与他的爱豆女友 [BL, lighthearted everyday life, the main story follows the male lead’s acting career, with a little romance now and then] After being reborn into a parallel world, Zhong Yiling finds himself in a world that is both familiar and strange, and discovers that his neighbor is none other than young Park Ji-yeon. In his previous life, he was quiet and reserved. Now he wants to try living differently. But he never expected that, as he grew older, female idols would fight over him! He swears he’s defini 1.6kReads—Score10414d adds
- 74 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
- 75 BTS: The Seven CEOs' Wild Little Wife BTS：七总裁的野性小娇妻 [Completed novel] 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Korean Showbiz: The Top-Tier Visual Idol Who Charms the Entire Industry 韩娱：顶级神颜爱豆撩遍娱乐圈 [Girl group + transmigration + Korean entertainment + everyone’s favorite] Korean entertainment’s most beautiful and dangerous woman Sultry, charming, and sweet Xia Shiyun, who never followed the entertainment industry or stanned celebrities, woke up one day as a 15-year-old Korean girl, with a “little stone” in her hand. Could someone tell her why the stone could talk? And why was it so… so domineering? “You’re dead! If you want to survive, you have to listen to me.” “You have to max out their —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Peninsula: The Journey of an Idol and a Singer 半岛：偶像与歌手的路程 Han Yuxing set out from the Korean peninsula on his journey to become a star. In 2012, he began making waves in the music scenes of the peninsula and the West. By 2015, he was ruling K-pop, and in 2016, the peninsula officially entered the Han Yuxing era. Han Yuxing lost himself in the entertainment industry, and no one came to save him. Or perhaps he never fell into the entertainment industry at all, but was simply afraid to face reality. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 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
- 79 Korean Showbiz: I’ll Make the GIDLE Girls Rise to the Top 韩娱：娃gidle扶摇直上 No CP. Tags are required. The protagonist is Ning Yuan, the youngest member of the group, and ends up 170 centimeters tall. He transmigrates, and in his previous life he had only just become a fan of Naiwei Lan. I started writing this because the book I liked was discontinued. This is my first time writing, so please go easy on me. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Korean Showbiz: To Meet You 韩娱：为了遇见你 I’m new to writing, and this is my first story. Please bear with me. One heroine, no mixing with K-pop, though I couldn’t do anything about the title. Now that he’s returned to Korea, will he find the love meant for him? Seo Gyeongho: “Meeting you truly makes me feel lucky.” Bae Juhyeon: “I’m so grateful you came into my life.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 My Celebrity Boyfriend, Chanyeol 我的明星男友灿烈 Adapted from the game My Celebrity Boyfriend. A chance conversation on a phone and a performance onstage unintentionally bring him and her closer, and love quietly takes root in their hearts... 81Reads—Score114d adds
- 82 Korean Showbiz: It'd Be a Waste to Give It to Someone Else 韩娱：给别人太可惜了 In 2009, Li Zhecheng returned from studying in the United States and took over the small company Core Centents Media with his family's help. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 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?! 334Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 84 The Little Fox's Daring K-Pop Adventure 小狐狸勇闯KPOP [No Male Lead] [New author, MYs, please be gentle. I'm just a humble fan of the group.] In this age of declining magic, a little fox from the Su Fox Clan wandered into a cave dwelling. There, she gained a tremendous opportunity and successfully transformed into human form. But at first, she couldn't control her new body and fainted in a daze. When she woke, she discovered that a young woman named Dilraba Dilmurat had brought her home. She became part of the family, and as they spent time togethe 203Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 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
- 86 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
- 87 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—14d adds
- 88 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
- 89 I Bought HYBE and Reached the Pinnacle of Life 收购HYBE后走上人生巅峰 [System + Korean Entertainment + Mindless Wish Fulfillment] The night Song Zhiyou learned that all the idols she'd stanned for years were about to enlist, she cried herself unconscious. When she woke up, she'd become Song Jiyoo in Korea, and had even gained a “Fandom System.” The System told her that her mission was to acquire HYBE and reach the pinnacle of life. Shares in several companies, just handed over like that? What? Such a great deal exists? Everyone thinks the new company president is 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Korean Showbiz: Meeting GIDLE at the Summit 韩娱：GIDLE之顶峰相见 Feng Qiuting is reborn as the world's richest person and begins a new life. She has a twin brother and a younger sister who is four years her junior, and her family dotes on her. With the help of a System, she starts her own company and debuts alongside (G)I-DLE. 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 The Prologue to a Dream in Korean Showbiz 韩娱之梦的序章 Back then, Shen Yuqing thought the peninsula was just a temporary stopover. She never expected it to become her own little corner of the world. You said she would leave, but year after year, she stayed. Someone asked her, what does the peninsula have to offer? It has Golden Puppy, a flirtatious older sister, first love Yoona, gentle Xiao Pei... Oh right, and a green tea... The peninsula’s national flag is right here. What more could you want? “Oh, I’d still like the second through fifth generati 377Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 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 174Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Reborn Idol: We Met on the Stage 重生爱豆：相遇在舞台 Korean entertainment! Reborn and transmigrate, with a gender swap. The main focus is on fifth-generation groups: (G)I-DLE, Lightsum, Aespa, Itzy, NewJeans, and Izone. TripleS from the sixth generation and fourth-generation group Red Velvet also feature. Career-focused, with light CP elements and no System. Female leads: Bae Joo-hyun, Yoo Ji-min, Jang Won-young, Kim Yu-yeon, and Kim Min-ji. I'm a newbie, and this is my first book. Please show it lots of love! In 2025, Jiang Yuchen and Zhou Xinyu 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 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. 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Peninsula: My Childhood Sweetheart Is an Idol 半岛：我的青梅竹马是爱豆 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Reborn in Korean Showbiz: Saving My White Moonlights from the Start 重生韩娱：开局挽救白月光们 If you could relive your life, what would you most want to change? Returning from 2024 to Seoul in 2009, Su Che knows the answer: them. Armed with musical talent that transcends eras and memories of the future, he rises from the streets to the top, becoming the brightest force behind the scenes in K-pop’s golden age. He writes a chart-topping hit for Girls’ Generation, breaks the chains of fate for f(x), turns the tide of public opinion for T-ara... But more important than his career is taking t 300Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 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 255Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 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.” 641Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 99 After Awakening as the Beloved Female Supporting Character, I Only Want to Turn the Entertainment Industry Upside Down 团宠女配觉醒后，只想重创娱乐圈 [Transmigrate into a book + System + Mary Sue + fictional Korean entertainment industry + beloved supporting heroine + not a brainless power fantasy + slow-paced] After dying from overwork, award-winning lawyer Song Ran became the beloved supporting heroine in a novel. She thought she could finally start a sweet Mary Sue story and lie flat, taking life easy. Huh? Why is there a “save the plagiarized web novels” System in her head? What? This world is actually one giant copycat novel? Are you ki 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 BTS: The Beloved Maknae BTS：团宠忙内 It’s hard to imagine what it feels like when a dream finally comes true. By a twist of fate, Luo Qi is reborn after an accident and unexpectedly becomes a member of BTS. The group’s boss? The group’s punching bag? The group’s darling? A legendary figure, the only one in the group who dares stand up to the powerful second-oldest member. Highly adaptable and exceptionally intelligent. Luo Qi seems to have a natural knack for pairing up with anyone, but gets a little too invested in shipping the me 630Reads—Score—14d adds
