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- 1 Wreaking Havoc in the Entertainment Industry 祸害娱乐圈 He once drank wine and composed a hundred poems atop a high tower. He also once took the heads of enemy generals from the midst of ten thousand troops. This is a story about someone who bounces all over the entertainment industry, making it a more (or less) wonderful place. P.S. The gentleman seeks harmony, not uniformity. If you don't like it, please don't flame. 0Votes22.9kRecs24.4kFans
- 2 The Card Game Superstar 卡牌大明星 Fatty Lin had a dream: he successfully lost weight, became a big star, and reached the pinnacle of life. Then he woke up. The fat was still there, and he had to start all over again with losing weight! The author has completed The Peerless Superstar and Entertainment’s Golden Touch. You can count on the quality! 0Votes38.3kRecs49.1kFans
- 3 Starting Out as an Artist 从艺术家开始 An art dealer transmigrates into a parallel world. To make a living, he takes up his old profession again, cheerfully reproducing the works of great artists. Before he knows it, he has gained worldwide renown and become a master and authority in the industry. 0Votes93.4kRecs70.7kFans
- 4 I Have a Factory in Ancient Times 我在古代有工厂 Wang Chen had just graduated when he got a System that let him travel freely between the past and present, with the ability to carry things along. But the System had a catch. Other people brought antiques back from the past, but he was told the items he brought back had barely aged. So he took a different approach and opened factories in the past. For a tiny investment, he could recruit a crowd of obedient, capable workers! He’d made it! By selling modern products in the past and manufacturing g 5Votes331.5kRecs199.9kFans
- 5 Empire Superstar 帝国巨星 Liao Yuan arrives in a new world. From his initial bewilderment to his eventual resolve, his deep-rooted love of music sets him on the path to becoming a great pianist. His music rings out along the Danube. The grand theaters are filled with phantom shadows and endless applause. Queen Elizabeth herself crowns him. His life reaches its peak once more, but a new film brings everything back to the beginning. “In the end, Zhuang Zhou dreamed he was a butterfly. You are both a blessing and a trial.” 0Votes160.1kRecs167.3kFans
- 6 The Great Era of 1994 大时代1994 A wealthy real estate tycoon is unexpectedly reborn in 1994. In this exhilarating era, Xiong Baizhou rises from humble beginnings, witnesses the splendor of the world, and, after weathering countless trials, remains every inch a ruthless hero. 3Votes149.6kRecs199.7kFans
- 7 A Rare Talent in the Arts 文艺界奇葩 After an inexplicable transmigration and a series of vivid, immersive dreams, Zhuang Yan decided to write it all down in a notebook. By a twist of fate, he stumbled into the literary world and became its one-of-a-kind oddball. New book: The Great Literary Talent Dad 0Votes16kRecs34.3kFans
- 8 From Film Critic to Entertainment Mogul 从影评人到文娱大佬 The road to becoming a master of entertainment begins as a film critic. After transmigrating to a parallel world, he finds that trash movies still reign supreme. With a silver tongue and an iron will, he makes it his mission to tear into every bad movie under the sun. With extraordinary talent, he strives to set the standard for great acting. I am who I am. I won’t be a copycat, and I can still make it big in show business! (You can safely dive into my completed, highly rated novel, The Stronges 0Votes104.6kRecs158.2kFans
- 9 Father of Wuxia 武侠之父 Deng Zheng, an artsy drifter in Beijing, is reborn, only to find himself in a parallel world much like Earth. He has a search engine in his head, and he's also a student majoring in traditional martial arts forms at the Martial Arts Institute of Capital Sports University. Here, copyright protection is robust and the cultural and entertainment industries are thriving. But because history took a different turn, the wuxia genre, which would influence the entire Chinese-speaking world and take the 0Votes151.9kRecs175.1kFans
- 10 The Superstar of Everyday Life 生活系巨星 Forced into bankruptcy, I had no choice but to change careers. But after turning around, I found an even more beautiful view. Here, many people are working hard for the entertainment industry. Some do everything they can to produce shows that will lay the groundwork for Chinese music. Others stake everything they own on building special effects teams for their film careers. “Why work so hard?” “To put it simply, I want to make money. To put it broadly, I want to make my industry better.” Behind 0Votes159.9kRecs157.2kFans
- 11 A Superstar Begins as a Variety Show Host 巨星从综艺主持人开始 Reborn in 2005, Luo Yiming remembers that Happy Camp was still holding its Shining New Hosts competition that year. That was the year before Where Are We Going, Dad?, Running Man, Go Fighting!, Chinese Inn, Who’s the Murderer?, and Sing! China had even appeared on the scene. Luo Yiming returns to his old profession, starting out as a host and making his way to superstardom. 0Votes83.2kRecs103.2kFans
- 12 King of Bad Movies 烂片之王 In the spring of 2003, Hero raked in 3.7 billion at the global box office, and Chinese cinema entered its craziest era. Soon afterward, the United States established a Hollywood film and television base on the outskirts of Los Angeles, hoping to build North America's own dream factory. That summer, Du An took the Central Academy of Drama directing graduate certificate he had paid 20 yuan to have someone make, along with the script he had rushed out in three hours, and planned to swindle a 100,00 0Votes187.2kRecs183.6kFans
- 13 Our Movie Era 我们的电影时代 The Best Actor fears nothing, except his daughter’s tears! [Fan: If he wrote all the music for the movies he acted in, he’d be a legend in the music world!] [A Gan: Sorry, I’m an actor.] … 0Votes326.1kRecs175kFans
- 14 The Perfect Youth Against the Tide 逆流完美青春 Liu Yun returned to 2002, gaining the chance to experience the vivid and colorful sights he had never encountered in his previous life. 0Votes90.5kRecs190.1kFans
- 15 The Calligrapher and Painter from the Mountain Village 山沟书画家 New book: The Peerless Sage of Calligraphy is now out! Masters of calligraphy and painting from every era teach and pass on their skills, while he shoulders the responsibility of reviving traditional martial arts. A brush technique unchanged for millennia, lost to history until now: the Nine Divine Gestures make their return. The legendary life of an unknown country bumpkin transformed into a master of calligraphy and painting will be written by me! Readers’ group: 458448029 0Votes66.2kRecs66kFans
- 16 The Demon Sage 恶魔贤者 0Votes114.8kRecs161.9kFans
- 17 Conquering Another World Through Culture 文化征服异界 After transmigrating to another world, Harvey discovers that it is gradually entering the Age of Electricity. Magic is fading and being forgotten. To save the magical world, Harvey, who has transmigrated as the heir to a family of mages, decides to step forward and become a... novelist, film director, game designer, animation director, and, most importantly, the idol of the magical world. Illusion magic! Card projections are easy to create. My uncle is the incarnation of your mother! Come forth, 0Votes58.3kRecs32kFans
- 18 I'm Really a Good Citizen 我真是良民 This is a story about an ordinary person striving to rise in the world... I’m not good at writing introductions, so that’s all. 0Votes232.5kRecs104.9kFans
- 19 I'm Not a Superstar 我不是大明星啊 (New book: Why Can't I Make Games? Out now!) Chu Qing, who has been reborn, has no desire to become a superstar. He has only two simple wishes in life: 1. Marry an ordinary woman who loves him and live a peaceful life. 2. Make a fortune quietly. Unfortunately, both wishes are doomed to fall through. Famous author, poet, superstar singer, award-winning actor and actress, box-office miracle: all these titles were inexplicably pinned on him, shattering his dreams... “What? I'm a superstar?” “What? 0Votes129.3kRecs199.8kFans
- 20 Literary Swagger 文骚 A writer’s wild side can be dangerous, so watch out, or you might throw your back out~~ 0Votes242.2kRecs237.6kFans
- 21 Red Hare 赤兔记 Jin, Gu, Wen, Liang, Huang: Wuxia will live forever! Six months after the story of The Red Tassel Record came to an end, new upheavals have once again shaken the martial world. In the Huang Yi universe, masters seek to shatter the void. All the great martial artists have gathered to challenge the highest realm of martial arts. Ling Donglai, Chuan Ying, Pang Ban, Li Ruohai, Shi Zhixuan, Qin Mengyao, Wanwan, Wu Zhao... Beneath the bright moon and colorful clouds, countless legendary figures vie to 0Votes293.4kRecs21.4kFans
- 22 The Ultimate Prophecy Master 超级预言大师 Zhang Yang posts on Weibo and becomes an internet celebrity; he comments on a match and becomes a popular host; he takes up coaching soccer and wins a whole pile of trophies. Whatever the job, if it's related to soccer, he does it to perfection. A lot of people wonder how he became so successful. They just can't figure it out. Zhang Yang would never tell them the reason is... ahem. Anyway, this is the story of a soccer rookie who takes on the world of professional football with an overpowered ch 0Votes218.6kRecs89.8kFans
- 23 The Superstar Family 巨星家族 Shen Qiushan, already past forty, unexpectedly transmigrates to a parallel world. When he wakes up, he discovers he was born into a dazzling “entertainment family”... His second younger brother is a singer, though he’s past his prime. His third younger sister is an actress, though she only gets bit parts. His fourth younger brother is a stunt double, though he never shows his face. His youngest sister is a livestreamer, currently an intern. And that’s not all. He also has a son and a daughter. H 0Votes296.5kRecs194.4kFans
- 24 My Amazing Phone Ranch 我的神奇手机牧场 Look, there’s a spirit. It got hurt in a fight and looks so pitiful. If this goes on, its yin energy will soon dissipate, and its soul will be scattered... Why not eat it? This one failed to get revenge and is even angrier. Better eat it, too. This one died a pitiful death, but it often bullied others. That would throw the ecosystem out of balance, so I have no choice but to eat it. And then there are monsters. Unlike spirits, monsters have physical bodies. That means they’re rich in protein, so 0Votes144.9kRecs121.5kFans
- 25 The Story of a Hong Kong Cop 差佬的故事 A story about a man working as a cop in the world of Hong Kong Island cinema. Starting out in a patrol uniform, he fights alongside Chan Ka-kui, trades blows behind the scenes with Lau Kin-ming, and vies with Lee Man-bin to become the top cop! Ding! The System has spawned a treasure chest. Coordinates: 759.455. Li Shaoze had just walked out of the exam hall when he pulled the pager from his pocket. Glancing at the map, he cursed, “Damn it, isn't this Hung Hing's Causeway Bay turf?” “Chan Ho-nam, 0Votes479.7kRecs326.2kFans
- 26 Beyond Time and Space: The Review 超时空评测 I’m just a video host who reviews products. The things I review include quantum computers, fusion reactors, antigravity flying cars, faster-than-light spaceships, planetary cannons, and two-dimensional foil. Chen Yu: “Today, we’re livestreaming a review of the latest tech: the Planet-Crushing Oscillator! Wai… wait! Everyone, stay calm and let me explain…” … (Note: This is just a lighthearted, fun, slice-of-life urban sci-fi novel with an imaginativ 0Votes282kRecs377.2kFans
- 27 King of Singers 歌王 … Once, I had a dream in my heart, To use my songs to make you forget all your pain. Beneath the brilliant stars, who is the true hero? Ordinary people move me the most. … Reborn in a parallel world, he forges a legend as the King of Singers! 0Votes401.3kRecs245kFans
- 28 Getting By in the Marvel Universe 漫威世界混日子 Li Huai was abruptly sent back to his high school days in 2002. With no lofty ambitions, he figures he's still a good-for-nothing, so he decides to keep being a homebody, only this time he'll become a homebody with a luxurious house. With that goal in mind, he gradually begins to change the course of his life… I can't write a good synopsis, but the story... This is a serious book! 0Votes107.9kRecs189.5kFans
- 29 The Entertainment Industry's Special-Effects Tycoon 华娱特效大亨 Down-on-his-luck young kung fu actor Lu Lin has a supercomputer capable of creating stunning special effects. From then on, Chinese-language films will no longer be synonymous with low budgets and small productions. Magnificent fantasy and immortal-hero worlds will make it to the big screen, and foreign fans obsessed with Chinese web novels will no longer be waiting for Marvel! 0Votes238.1kRecs155.4kFans
- 30 The God of Magic’s Livestream 法神直播间 1.5 billion Earthlings are watching this world of swords and magic through Norman's eyes. And besides spamming "666" and cursing at the streamer, they don't mind sharing a few magic spells either, such as the draconic forbidden spell "Undead Cataclysm": "Who says we have no clothes? I'll share my robe with you. The king is raising his army, so let me mend my spear and lance..." 0Votes125.8kRecs116.8kFans
- 31 The Entertainment Industry’s Detective 娱乐圈刑警 Writing songs and solving cases: I can enjoy my work and my free time at once. What? It's all because of my looks? No way!!! 0Votes502.4kRecs233.3kFans
- 32 The Revival of Entertainment 文娱复兴 These are the best of times. It all begins on the day I transmigrate, when the original owner's gold-digging girlfriend confesses to me at the graduation ceremony in front of the entire school. I came, I saw, I conquered! I'm Lin Chen, and I speak for myself! 0Votes344.2kRecs269.9kFans
- 33 Chinese Entertainment, 1997 华娱1997 In early 1997, Cao Xuan, who has the memories of a seasoned entertainment writer from the future, appears in Water Margin, the last of CCTV’s Four Great Classical Novels adaptations. The most handsome Ximen Qing in history is born... 2Votes386.2kRecs749.9kFans
- 34 The Cross-World Curio Shop 跨界闲品店 This is an app for trading secondhand goods. Categories include [Alchemy Elixirs], [Summoning Contracts], [Secret Arts and Techniques], [Rare Treasures and Artifacts]... You can also use it to find a job, a partner, a place to live, or someone to fight... Finally, please be a conscientious shopkeeper and protect your own plane. 0Votes260.5kRecs140.5kFans
- 35 Master of Daoist Arts 道术达人 The Dao reaches through to ghosts and gods, while boxing purifies the human heart. Only those who understand the strange spirits, ghosts, demons, and monsters can truly become human. 0Votes141.2kRecs83.8kFans
- 36 The Golden Age of Chinese Entertainment 华娱大时代 Back in 2004, when Chinese-language cinema was just beginning to take off, Tang An's directing career started anew! From China to the world, this was the era when Chinese-language cinema would rise to glory, and it was Tang An's own grand age! 0Votes258.2kRecs265.5kFans
- 37 Wasn't the Apocalypse Supposed to Happen? 说好的末世呢 Reborn half a day before the apocalypse was due to arrive, I spent every last cent and got everything ready. I even took out a rich young thug who was harassing a woman in broad daylight! But when the time came, the apocalypse never arrived... 0Votes198.8kRecs326.7kFans
- 38 I Can Always Score 我就是能进球 Every goal is a lucky guess! I'm the man standing at the summit! For me, deciding the outcome of a match is easy. Even deciding who wins the championship is easy. But no matter how high you stand, you still have your troubles. My biggest headache is being too good-looking, too handsome… I'm constantly being harassed. Sigh~~ P.S. My completed works include Super Training Master, Super Sports Expert, Super Prophecy Master, The Legendary Footballer Zhang Tiehan, and Xu Zhu's Football Journey. Give 0Votes588.5kRecs211.1kFans
- 39 I'm Really Not an Immortal 我真不是神仙 He woke from a nap to find himself back in 2016. The global upheaval triggered by the spiritual qi revival had yet to begin, but Zhao Zijian was already forging ahead on his own. At first, he only wanted to protect himself and the people he cherished. Before he knew it, he had become the god of a new world. 0Votes547.2kRecs200.4kFans
- 40 Reborn as a Great Author 重生之大文豪 Reborn in another world much like Earth, he inexplicably finds a search engine in his mind. His The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng and The Legend of Chu Liuxiang breathe new life into wuxia novels. His The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Murder on the Orient Express are hailed as classics by countless mystery fans. His A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality and Battle Through the Heavens hold the top spots on the monthly ticket rankings for months on end. His The Art of Thinking Clearly sells 90 0Votes306.7kRecs212.4kFans
- 41 My Gilded Age 我的镀金时代 Bai Shiqiu returns to 1999 and restarts his gilded age. He has wavered, burned with passion, played the artist, and acted the fool. Most important of all, he must find a stage of his own. 0Votes161.7kRecs172.5kFans
- 42 Reborn as My Second Uncle 重生之我是我二大爷 Other people's transmigration stories are either romance dramas or inspirational dramas. Li Xian discovers his transmigration is something else entirely... It's a family drama! 0Votes270.1kRecs224.9kFans
- 43 The Merit of Korean Entertainment 韩娱之勋 The greatest form of laziness in life is knowing that we have the power to make a choice, yet refusing to take the initiative to change and instead letting life carry on as it is. This is the story of an artist who is versatile yet laid-back, content to take things as they come, and who, after a moment of awakening, reveals his talents and strives toward the summit. Years later, his name has become a symbol of an era in the Korean entertainment industry, and he is hailed as its badge of honor! A 0Votes903.4kRecs138.8kFans
- 44 The Literary Superstar 文艺大明星 Reborn in another world, he sets out to become the godfather of science fiction. From the Galaxy Award to the Nebula Award, from The Martian to The Three-Body Problem, from the Foundation series to A Stroll Through the Galaxy, he creates the Three Laws of Robotics and establishes the Dark Forest theory. The literary young man Lin Han sparks a science fiction craze. 0Votes267.3kRecs223.2kFans
- 45 The Red Tassel Record 红缨记 The story is set sixteen years after the events of various original works. In principle, this book will touch on the original plots only sparingly, focusing instead on telling the stories that come afterward. For instance, Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying's married life; Yinggu, the Old Urchin, and Master Yideng living together; Dongfang Bubai, who didn't actually die, climbing out of the lake to continue secretly loving Linghu Chong; Li Xunhuan and Sun Xiaohong's life as an older man with a much y 0Votes123.2kRecs59.8kFans
- 46 Reborn at the Turn of the Century 重生世纪之交 This is the story of an ordinary man who keeps moving forward quietly, approaching life with humility and striving to pursue his dreams. 0Votes751.3kRecs247.8kFans
- 47 The Great Entertainer 文娱大戏精 A born actor, as the name suggests, loves acting like a demon and has become a master of his craft. Reeds grow lush and green, white dew turns to frost. The so-called demon is on the far bank of the river. In this life, his name is Cao Yifang. He once gave everything he had to pursue his dreams, taking every role within his reach and learning all the knowledge he had time for. But just as years of effort were about to pay off, a car accident forced his life to start over. He enters the Dao throu 0Votes238.3kRecs137kFans
- 48 The Entertainment Industry’s Biggest Troublemaker 娱乐大顽家 Star scout Han Ge suddenly finds a new app on his phone. It can see other people's talents: actors, singers, streamers, star athletes... Everyone in the world is unique. Some people are good at singing, some at acting, some at playing football, and some are good at... Han Ge cannot help but sigh: "The national football team is finally saved, LOL is saved too, and the brainless fans obsessed with Korea can take a back seat for a while. In this life, it's time to get the people of Korea obsessed w 0Votes221.4kRecs185.9kFans
- 49 The Strange Cultivation World 诡异修仙世界 If he had a choice, Zhou Fan would never have come to this world, because he could feel its immense malice toward him! The lifespan displayed over his heart was like a ticking time bomb, counting down the days he had left. When his time ran out, a terrifying entity would claim his life. As a short-lived species, he had to join the village patrol, a dangerous job with a high death rate. Faced with one strange and monstrous threat after another, he struggled to survive each day. By day, he was wat 8Votes795kRecs501.2kFans
- 50 I Became a Lucky Carp 我成了一条锦鲤 (Entertainment Star) Ji Ming became a lucky charm. He made every wish other people had come true for himself! Want a million new followers on Douyin? Got it! Want to star in a major production with an A-list national cast? Done! Want to compete with me for a role? I only meant to be your acting coach, but I suppose I’ll have to make do with taking the part! Friends are envious, enemies are fuming. Skr, skr. The complete premium novel The Villainous Superstar, with a top subscription count of 0Votes427.7kRecs154.5kFans
