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- 1 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
- 2 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 439Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 3 My Entertainment Industry Journey Begins on the Peninsula 从半岛开始的娱乐圈之旅 The story begins in early winter 2007... The focus is on second-generation girl groups from the Korean entertainment industry, with Chinese entertainment's post-1985 actresses appearing here and there early on. They will feature more later. The story is a slow burn, so it probably won't suit readers who like fast-paced wish-fulfillment novels. The male lead's cultivation is just background, like a golden finger. It won't come up too often, and the story won't veer off course because of it. That' 317Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 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
- 5 Korean Showbiz: IU, I'll Take Care of You 韩娱：IU，我养你啊 Korean entertainment #tycoon #single heroine (IU) #healing and nurturing #feel-good story Watching that girl struggle in the mud, he decides to make the whole world step aside for her. “Oppa, are you Superman?” “No, I’m just a man who happens to be rich, happens to know a little about the future, and happens to like only you.” [Pure romance + tycoon + healing + cozy everyday life] 3.7kReads—Score38814d adds
- 6 The K-Pop Hitmaker 韩娱名曲制造机 (Jang Wonyoung, Shin Yuna, Sullyoon, Fan Yuxin, Kang Haerin, Jung Ahyeon, Lee Wonhee...) Silver Hyun transmigrates to another space-time and uses the vast music library of his old world to make his way into the entertainment industry, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight. When people hail him as a musical genius and a hit-making machine, he remains completely unfazed. Low-key and reserved, yet arrogant, he releases one hit song after another, drawing on every musical resource from his old 160Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 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
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 10 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 501Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Peninsula: Training a New Girl Group to the Top from Scratch 半岛，从零开始培养登顶新女团 Tired of cheat panels? Come enjoy a more realistic, immersive dream journey through Korean entertainment. JYP's Division Two has frustrated countless Korean entertainment fans with its inability to live up to its potential. Would it still be such a mess under a different leader? Could TWICE and ITZY find an even more glorious path to success with a different approach to production? Could girl group members who started out as idols also make their mark in film and television? Li Mingzai is a lawy 195Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 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
- 13 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
- 14 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
- 15 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 5.1kReads—Score69914d adds
- 16 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
- 17 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
- 18 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
- 19 BTS: The Seven CEOs' Wild Little Wife BTS：七总裁的野性小娇妻 [Completed novel] 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 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
- 21 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
- 22 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
- 23 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
- 24 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
- 25 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
- 26 Showbiz: The Group's Beloved Boy 娱乐：团宠少年 [Multiple heroines + no System + male lead with a succubus constitution + Korean entertainment + Western entertainment + singer and actor] A sixteen-year-old boy loses both his parents in an accident and is adopted by relatives living on the Korean Peninsula. Thanks to his outstanding musical talent, he becomes a genius musician whose fame spreads across the peninsula and the world. But the accident leaves him with mild autism and a lonely, introverted nature. As he shuts himself away in his own 3.7kReads6.7Score26414d adds
- 27 A Korean Showbiz Ace Producer and a Stunning Visual Center 韩娱王牌制作人和神颜门面 Male lead: Chen Huaijin. Female lead: Pei Zhuxuan. Chen Huaijin is Super Junior’s ace and SM Entertainment’s star producer. Pei Zhuxuan is Red Velvet’s leader, as well as a top beauty and visual of the fourth generation. Supporting couples: Jiang Nianchu and Min Yoongi, Shen Ruoxue and Kim Seokjin. 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Her Dating-Show Girlfriend Is a Top-Tier Star 她的恋综女友是顶流 [Two female leads + getting back together after a breakup + sweet everyday romance] Sharp-tongued but soft-hearted × devoted, tsundere little fox Five years after Zhou Jin and her ex-girlfriend Park Chaeyoung broke up, Zhou Jin finally couldn’t take it anymore. She called her ex, who was far away in Korea, to tell her she was about to get married. To her surprise, her ex didn’t get angry at all. She barely even wanted to talk. Heartbroken and furious, Zhou Jin became so worked up that strange ce 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 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 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Korean Showbiz: From Actor to Acclaimed Director 韩娱：从演员到名导 Li Zhi stood in the graduation screening room of Seoul National University’s film directing department, running his fingertips over the metal casing of the projector. On the screen, his directorial debut was playing. In the film, the singer played by Lee Ji-eun sang softly in an empty recording studio, accompanied by a melody he had “borrowed” from his past life. Familiar chords concealed a secret that spanned time and space. No one knew that this quiet Chinese student had transmigrated with th 30Reads—Score314d adds
- 31 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
- 32 A Korean Showbiz Yuri Novel Sequel 韩娱百合小说续写 I really want to continue writing those Korean entertainment yuri novels that haven’t been updated in ages. I’ve reread them countless times, but in the end, the authors all stopped updating. Hardly any of them ever got a proper ending. This is my first time writing a novel. What I’ve written so far follows variety shows, and I’ll update each volume from time to time. If I’m able, I’ll probably rewrite it all later. ❛‿˂̵✧ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 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
- 34 A K-Pop Actor's Journey: My Older Sister Is IU 韩娱演员路之我的姐姐是IU Korean entertainment, actor, single female lead: Park Jiyeon of T-ara At the end of 2011, during the recording of a variety show, IU accidentally revealed her younger brother’s real name, Lee Jonghun. To protect his sister and live a normal life himself, Lee Jonghun changes his name to Lee Jiho and quietly transfers schools. But no one knows that inside this seemingly ordinary middle schooler lives the soul of a 34-year-old from another country. From the confusion of becoming IU’s younger brothe 1.3kReads—Score11014d adds
- 35 Peninsula: Where Idols Belong 半岛：爱豆归处 [The Korean peninsula, multiple female leads, System, reborn.] Im Yoona, Kim Taeyeon, Bae Joohyun, Lee Jieun, Zhou Ziyu, Park Jiyeon, Lee Quri, Song Yuqi, Cho Miyeon, Xiaoxian, and more... 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Peninsula Love Triangle: The Chaebol Assistant to Girls’ Generation’s Visual 半岛修罗场：少时门面的财阀助理 [Multiple heroines + love rivals + secret identities revealed + no System + slice of life focus + Korean entertainment] “Zhang Ning, you owe me a hundred million. You'll have to work as my assistant for the rest of your life to pay it off!” The nation's first love, Lin Yuner, holds up the IOU and grins like a little fox. The icy female CEO Zheng Xiuyan slaps down a black card. “A hundred million? I'll pay it for him. He's mine.” The upright youngest member quietly produces a contract. “Unnies, a 2kReads—Score19114d adds
- 37 My Low-Key Romance in Korean Entertainment 半岛我在韩娱的五线恋爱 Gu Yan, 25, came to Seoul to study music. His cousin is a JYP executive, and his roommate is a hardcore fan. On his first visit to the company, Sana struck up a conversation with him. At his first fan signing, Tzuyu said, “I remember you.” The first time they played a game together, Mina added him as a friend. Jisoo said, “You’re quite an interesting person.” Liu Zhimin said, “I want to become someone like you.” But for some reason, they were all getting closer to him. 76Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 38 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
- 39 Everyday Life on the Peninsula 半岛的日常 Starting over with a brand-new book. The previous book is gone for various reasons, but that’s okay. This one is about the Korean entertainment industry. Maybe I won’t write about the Chinese entertainment industry anymore. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Korean Showbiz: Walking Side by Side With Lu 韩娱：一鹿同行 K-pop | One-hit wonder | No System | All-rounder maknae | Group darling | Has an in-group CP (not a yuri novel!) In a parallel world, the course of the entertainment industry has quietly shifted. In her previous life, Lin Feilu was a miserable office drone and an unwavering, no-brain ITZY superfan. After finally managing to get concert tickets, she was just one street away from seeing her idols in person when she got caught up in the excitement of watching a spectacle and was struck down by a ca 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 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
- 42 Korean Showbiz: Starting My We Got Married Journey with Winter 韩娱：和冬天上我结开始 (A friendly warning: the writing may be pretty amateurish. If it makes you drop dead from cringe, don’t blame me ( ’ - ’ * )) A blurb? Why bother with a blurb when the writing is this low-tier? Kim Chaewon: Fearnot! Ndeu du du du du du! Kim Winter: I’m a handsome puppy! Kim Gaeul: Don’t call me Gaeul sunbae! Kim Minji: Cute kitty online, being clingy! Someone: … The story begins in 2021… 19Reads—Score314d adds
- 43 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
- 44 Peninsula: Out of Sync Across Time 半岛：错位时空 HY, the one who never leaves a story unfinished or lets it end badly! (A story about redemption) A super-conglomerate heir (just how super? You'll have to read and see!) loses the will to keep living after a series of devastating blows. By chance, they see online that a celebrity has died because of cyberbullying, and decide to spend what little time they have left passing judgment on those responsible! Then, after meeting some people on the peninsula, things happen that are beyond their underst 2.4kReads—Score16514d adds
- 45 Apprentice of the Peninsula's Secret Sect: Female Idols Help Me Cultivate 半岛秘宗学徒：女爱豆们助我修行 I pass through a thousand flowers without a single leaf clinging to me. Along the long road of cultivation, all kinds of female idols become the key to breakthroughs in his cultivation. The story of an orphan who grows from a secret sect apprentice into a grandmaster. The timeline spans generations one through five. 2.2kReads6.2Score15614d adds
- 46 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.) 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 K-Pop Impostor Movie Emperor: From the Start, I Acquire a Top Girl Group 韩娱冒牌影帝，开局收购顶级女团 In 2009, Song Tianhao wakes up after a night of heavy drinking to discover that he has become a rising star in South Korea’s entertainment industry, a Baeksang Best Actor winner. Before he can celebrate transmigrating, the “Entertainment Mogul System” activates in his mind. Fifty million dollars, a “Player Card” that boosts his charisma and likeability, and master-level songwriting skills are instantly added to his account. But a cruel fact stares him in the face: he has no idea how to act. Song 664Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 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
- 49 Korean Showbiz: I Just Want to Get by on a Base Salary 韩娱之老子只想混底薪 (The rating just came out, but it’ll rise) [Korean entertainment] + [Extreme love-triangle chaos] + [Max-level slacker] + [No System] + [Multiple heroines] After transmigrating to the Korean Peninsula, he became a low-level temp on Running Man, not even important enough to get a name. Kim Jaeho thought he’d get some overpowered protagonist System, but instead he was stuck with a weak constitution, out of breath after running a few steps, and about as useful as a paperweight. All he wanted was to 1.4kReads6.1Score20114d adds
- 50 Korean Showbiz: After Being Reborn, I Became the RM Cast's Favorite 韩娱：重生后我成了RM团宠 The rating just came out, and it will rise. He was the son of a billionaire, but got onto Running Man through his own merits. Reborn in 2010, Lin Junhao just wanted to make variety shows. During the summer special, he scared Kwang-soo into running into a wall, and the ratings soared. During the name-tag challenge, he told Kim Jong-kook, “Hyung, give me three seconds.” The strongman just smiled. Yoo Jae-suk clapped him on the shoulder. “Junhao, you're one of us from now on.” Kim Jong-kook rarel 253Reads5.4Score12714d adds
