Novels like Steady Happiness in K-Pop
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- 1 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
- 2 The System Wants Me to Act Cute 系统要我撒娇 [This isn’t the real world, but a parallel one, so don’t argue about it. Don’t tie the timeline or anything else to reality.] If you had the chance to transmigrate, what would you choose to do? [Parallel world] + [fictional entertainment industry] + [familiar celebrities] + [harem] + [sappy male lead] + [feisty but sweet heroine] + [naive, sweet protagonist] My name is Wu Qingyu. After an accident, I became Wu Qingyu in a parallel world. But what’s with this plain-Jane face?! From the start, I r 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Tiger Talisman Spell Agent 虎符咒经纪人 Korean entertainment on the peninsula / a few supernatural abilities / multiple heroines / company growth / showbiz / an antagonist male lead with incubus-like charm In mid-2023, Lin Bu, permanently expelled from Daxia, arrived on the peninsula and took on the role of an agent at a small company. And so, in Korea, he became… Lin “Seoul’s Most Devoted Lover” “One-Slap Superman” “Girl Group Hunter” “AK Company’s Core Ace” “Seoul’s King of Flirting” “The Man Who Elevates Unknown Groups” “Girl Group 15kReads—Score2.5k14d adds
- 4 Korean Showbiz: An Encounter 韩娱之相遇 An unexpected encounter brings him into the dazzling world of Korean entertainment. He meets the girls pursuing their dreams and stands by their side, as love blossoms alongside the starlight. He's here, so come see the stories of how he meets them on the peninsula and forms bonds with them~ 229Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 On the Peninsula, Enjoying Retirement 人在半岛，退休养老 Korean entertainment, the timeline is all over the place. I'm just writing for fun, so don't take it too seriously. A slice-of-life story, mainly about Girls' Generation. Mostly written to make up for the regrets left by that other book, Carefree Wandering in the Mortal World. I'll do my best to finish it… 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 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
- 7 Peninsula: A Meeting Across Time 半岛：跨时空会面 It’s not just the Korean entertainment scene, but the Chinese entertainment industry too. The title can’t be changed for now… The story begins with an earth-shattering “family reunion”… A three-year-old girl named Kim Sae-yi appears in Girls’ Generation’s world. She throws herself into Kim Tae-yeon’s arms and calls her “Mom.” Kim Sae-yi: I came from the end of time just to give you all a wonderful future without me. Any resemblance is purely coincidental! 655Reads—Score1514d adds
- 8 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
- 9 Forced Out of the Group, I Became a Solo Sensation 被迫退团后solo爆红了 [Extremely Mary Sue! Read at your own risk! My writing is a little rough, and this was written in 2022, so it’s painfully awkward!] In her previous life, Jin Xi was an overworked e-commerce operations employee. During a major sale, she worked overtime until midnight several days in a row, then got into a car accident on her way home. When she woke up, she discovered she had become Kim Lin Hee from South Korea?! What?! The original owner was one of the girl-group candidates that P, a label under 412Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 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—14d adds
- 11 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. 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Reborn as Aespa: My Idol Journey 重生aespa：我的偶像之路 Twenty-seven-year-old Jiang Minya, an avid aespa fan, gets into a car accident on her way to a concert. When she wakes up, she has been reborn as Jiang Yayan, a sixteen-year-old girl of Chinese and Korean heritage, back in 2017, before aespa has debuted. Determined to take control of her fate, Jiang Yayan draws on her memories of her past life and her bilingual skills to pass an SM Entertainment audition and become a trainee. During the brutal training, she meets Ning Yizhuo, a Chinese member. F 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 My Girlfriend Is Ahn Yujin 我的女友是安宥真 [Korean Showbiz] + [Pure Romance] + [Ahn Yujin] + [IVE series] Chen Jingxing came to the peninsula to pursue his career. His days afterward were aimless and uneventful, until an uproarious IVE concert came to an end. Chen Jingxing held up his phone to take a photo with the stage in the background. As he awkwardly made half a heart for the camera, a girl-group member who had just finished performing happened to pass by the side of the stage. Ahn Yujin noticed his gesture and reached out, gently c 495Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Korean Showbiz: A Promise to the Lead Singer 韩娱：与主唱大人的约定 This is the summer that belongs to the two of us! Lu Min gently tapped the tip of her nose. “Looking back on the past, in the end, we are still us!” A playful, adorable girl stuck out her tongue. “Little brother, your big sister understands.” Hand in hand, the two sat on the beach, watching the sky turn red from horizon to horizon. They looked at each other. The photographer pressed the shutter. No one wanted to disturb this quiet moment. It belonged to the two of them. When Lu Min was asked in —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 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
- 16 Chinese Showbiz: From the Start, I Won Venice's Golden Lion for Best Short Film 华娱：开局获得威尼斯短片金狮 Lu Xun once said that human joys and sorrows are not the same. Who could have imagined that a famous film director would be crushed to death by a husky leaping from the twelfth floor, only to be reborn! Is this society becoming warped, or morality collapsing? 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Peninsula in 2010 半岛二零一零 Gu Nanyi unexpectedly returned to the past. To find a cure for his younger sister’s rare disease, he began completing tasks issued by the System. As he carried them out, he started paying attention to and helping the unfortunate young women in the Peninsula entertainment industry. He was unexpectedly caught up in a power struggle between chaebols and the powerful elite. During this time, Gu Nanyi went from simply completing tasks to wanting to help the people he cared about. His life and the liv 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 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
- 19 Starting from Scratch: A Director's Journey 从负开始：导演生涯 If you had the chance to start over, could you become a good director? What if I gave you another chance to transmigrate, gave you a System, and paved the way for you in every respect? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 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
- 21 Reborn in South Korea: From the Start, the Tycoon Acquires a Top Girl Group 重生南韩，神豪开局收购顶级女团 Transmigrate to South Korea, bind yourself to a Tycoon System, and start with a royal flush! Liu Tianhao is unexpectedly reborn in a parallel version of South Korea in 2009. With the [Super Tycoon System] and the [Future Hit Song Library] in hand, he is destined to unleash a storm of wealth and beauty in this entertainment-obsessed land! He is an entertainment mogul who can turn anything into gold: He builds the Haotian Entertainment empire from the ground up, dominating music charts and reignin 5.2kReads—Score69514d adds
- 22 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
- 23 My Boyfriend Is Jeon Jungkook 我对像是田柾国 ❤️ If you like it, remember to send gifts, like, bookmark, and follow! Become a “member” or send “coins” for bonus chapters~ 161Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 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
- 25 A Chaotic Neutral Troublemaker Crashes a Girl Group 混乱中立乐子人勇闯女团 Post-00s girl takes on Korean entertainment + chaotic-neutral troublemaker + no System, no rebirth + forum format In 2001, Australian citizen Cheng Zhiyuan happened to audition for a talent show held by the Korean company SM. After the company invited him, he went to Korea to become a trainee. A true Australian teenager, he appeared to follow the company’s rules, but behind the scenes he refused to put up with anything. The company messed with him by adjusting his mic during a concert? He simply 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 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
- 27 Oh My God! Taeyeon Can Hear My Thoughts 天呐！泰妍偷听我心声 A twelve-year fan stays by Taeyeon through her darkest days. One-sided mind-reading can’t hide his deep devotion. With Girls’ Generation playing matchmaker and both hearts reaching for each other, they embark on a journey of redemption and romance across time… 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 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
- 29 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
- 30 The Soccer Coach and Their Stories 足球教练和ta们的故事 My new story is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. (This is my first time writing a novel, so please forgive my rough writing. Feel free to point out anything that needs work, and I'll fix it.) As fourth-year graduate Park Myeong heads to the peninsula to pursue his dream, he meets the one (or ones) destined for him. Competing in the English League One and leading Cambridge United in their bid for the Premier League. Youth has no price tag: hop on a plane and head to t 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Peninsula: An Actor's Reborn Journey 半岛：影帝的重生之旅 On New Year's Day 2022, Qinglong Film Emperor and Asian superstar Jin Chengyu announced his relationship with Kim Taeyeon, the former leader of a top girl group. Social media immediately crashed, the entire Korean entertainment industry erupted, and the Jin-Tae couple took Asia by storm! The two had been secretly dating for years. After going public, they even appeared on a variety show together, setting a new ratings record! But during a flight abroad, they unexpectedly returned to 2013, and bo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 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
- 33 Korean Showbiz: From Trainee to Legendary Superstar 韩娱：从练习生到巨星传奇 In 2025, the unappreciated singer Lin Yunsheng unexpectedly transmigrates back to South Korea in 2002, becoming a trainee at SM Entertainment. Faced with a brutal seniority-based hierarchy and tangled relationships, he relies on his knowledge of future pop trends to make hit songs that have yet to be written his own. From the sensational "Lies" to the career-defining "The Tri-Angle," he fights his way through ostracism and doubt, shaking the industry with music that turns the era on its head. On —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Korean Showbiz: From the Start, I Won Three Grammys in a Row 韩娱之开局连任三届格莱美 Hello, everyone. This is a Korean entertainment novel. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read it. Some songs may appear earlier or later than they did in real life. The awards mentioned in the novel may not match the real-world timeline. The protagonist starts out at a very high level; this is to set up his entry into the Korean entertainment industry. The protagonist is a songwriter and music producer, and there will occasionally be singing collaborations. Variety shows will also feature a 468Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Korean Showbiz: A Twist of Fate 韩娱：命运改变 Fang Shizhou was reborn in South Korea. Through his own efforts, he changed the tragic endings that had left so many people with regrets. In this world, T-ara never faced a nationwide hate campaign, Girls’ Generation never had the September 30 incident, GFriend’s agency was fully supportive of the group, and Goo Hara, Choi Sulli, and Kim Jonghyun all kept on living. There is no traditional heroine and no love-struck male lead. The story features girl-group idols from the first to the fifth gener 482Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 36 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
- 37 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
- 38 Korean Showbiz: Starting with Doing Whatever I Want 韩娱从为所欲为开始 A new story is here. Let’s tell every story well! Multiple female leads (T-ara, Girls’ Generation (some members), IU. I want every pretty one!!!). A conversation between two consciousnesses! When a novel drives you mad and consumes you, would you ever think of giving it a try? Reborn!!! Maybe if you’re stubborn enough, you just might succeed! A power fantasy with no need to think, just pure wish fulfillment. Whatever feels good goes. Updates whenever. I might suddenly overhaul and rewrite it at 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 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—14d adds
- 40 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
- 41 Peninsula: My Childhood Sweetheart Is an Idol 半岛：我的青梅竹马是爱豆 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 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—Score10914d adds
- 43 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
- 44 Peninsula: Life After Retirement Is a Little Warmer 半岛：退役后的生活有点暖 [Single heroine] + [aespa] + [Kim Minjeong] Retired UFC champion Xu Cheng'en has a problem: the SM trainee who always stays late to practice in the training room is so petite he could lift her with one hand, yet she’s stubborn enough to make his heart race out of control. “Coach Xu, extra practice is fine, but don’t look at me like that.” (The name and appearance of Xu Cheng'en from Lookism are used.) 1.6kReads6.6Score10314d adds
- 45 The Strongest Girl Group in History: FX 史上最强的女团FX This is a parallel world of Korean entertainment. Li Tongtian, a Chinese martial arts expert, wants to promote the martial arts he loves. He decides to use the hugely popular Korean idol scene to do it, creating an idol group that combines martial arts with singing and dancing. Lee Soo-man happens to be planning a brand-new girl group, so he decides to take Li Tongtian's advice and put f(x) under his tutelage. And so the strongest girl group in history, skilled in both martial arts and singing a 107Reads—Score614d adds
- 46 No Matchmaking for Me, I'm Better Off on My Own 拒绝拉郎，姐独美 [Alternate-universe Korean showbiz | Semi-realistic | Multiple couples | No System | Features NCT] Born in 1997, Che Sang-eun has delicate features and a cool, aloof presence, yet her expression carries a soft, guileless innocence. She is anything but ordinary-looking. It is the golden age of K-pop, sweeping across South Korea. One chance encounter on the street brings an invitation from an SM talent scout. On a whim, the young girl leaves her textbooks behind and gives up her studies, throwin 293Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 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
- 48 Love Begins in Korean Showbiz 情起韩娱 [Urban] [Korean Showbiz] [One Heroine] That year, I returned to Korea from the United States. That year was also when Korea's golden age of girl groups began. That year, I met someone who made me decide to stay. That year, my quiet life changed. That year, I had no regrets. 1.8kReads8.4Score10514d adds
- 49 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
- 50 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
