Novels like The Showbiz Empire
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- 1 Reshaping Chinese Showbiz 重塑华娱 Fang Zhiyuan returns to 2012 and becomes an extra at Hengdian. He figures that since heaven has given him another chance, he ought to do something big. Starting out as a body double for The Legend of Lu Zhen, he goes on to work on The Four, Brotherhood of Blades, I Am Somebody, Operation Mekong, and more... Gradually, he reaches the pinnacle of his career and becomes an iconic figure in the film and television industry. At the same time, Fang Zhiyuan uses the huge sums he has raised from financi 0Votes35.8kRecs52.8kFans
- 2 Showbiz: Midlife Crisis 娱乐之中年危机 Gao Ge transmigrates to a parallel world much like the one he came from. In his previous life, he had a successful career. But after transmigrating, he becomes a greasy middle-aged man with a receding hairline and a beer belly, who rides an electric scooter around old Beijing and grabs a bowl of zhajiangmian at a hole-in-the-wall street-side eatery whenever he feels like it. His daughter is going through a rebellious phase, and he gets swindled out of tens of millions investing in P2P... No, thi 0Votes70.7kRecs73.6kFans
- 3 The World’s Greatest Director 全球大导演 “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully unlocked the All-Around Director System!” “Congratulations to Su Xiaofan on winning both the Best Director and Best Screenwriter awards!” “Wait, Director Su, please stay a moment. The Best Actor award is yours too... Is there anything you'd like to say?” “Uh... First, I'd like to thank that restroom I used when I was nervous during my film school entrance exam...” From then on, that men's restroom in the Film Academy's directing and acting buil 0Votes19kRecs14.8kFans
- 4 Copying the Heavens from Jade Dynasty 从诛仙开始复制诸天 Mu Bai had only just transmigrated to a new world when the world underwent a massive change: the game Myriad Worlds descended, and he became a player, much to his honor. That's not the important part. The important part is that everyone else started in low-martial worlds, while his first world was Jade Dynasty. This is a disaster! Wait, I have a Copy Talent, too? I can copy the talents and abilities of every living being in the world?! Holy crap! I'm going to defy the heavens! World progress: Ja 0Votes78.1kRecs136.9kFans
- 5 A Dance of Light and Shadow, 1998 光影交错1998 (New book: The Literary World) On television, he is a heroic swordsman in period dramas: Long Bo in The Bride with White Hair and Lian Chengbi in Xiao Shiyilang. On the big screen, he is a delivery man on the banks of the Suzhou River, a young courier roaming the streets of the capital, Jiang Wuyang, who roars in grief, “Anyone who harms my brothers will die by my hand,” a frontier general, a village teacher, and a lonely soul free to roam the ocean. He moves audiences with his films and earns a 1Votes38.3kRecs62.4kFans
- 6 A Rich Third-Generation Heir in Showbiz 娱乐富三代 As the saying goes, wealth never lasts beyond three generations. Bai Mu scoffed at this, because he was a genuine third-generation heir to a wealthy family! He was merely sealed away for the time being. Reporter: Bai Mu, as a third-generation heir to a wealthy family, how did you embark on the path of acting? Bai Mu: First, because compared with inheriting the family fortune, I would rather make my own way; Second, because I love acting; Third, because… Fourth, … … Under the admiring gazes of 0Votes42.6kRecs51.8kFans
- 7 Shrouding the Heavens: The Emperor Venerable Invited Me to Become an Immortal from the Start 遮天：开局帝尊邀我成仙 (This book is complete.) After transmigrating to the Shrouding the Heavens World and arriving at the end of the Mythical Era, Zhou Luo became one of the legendary Nine Heavenly Venerates. He awoke from an Immortal Source full of ambition, only to hear a voice say, “Reporting to the Heavenly Venerate: the Emperor has come to see you.” He schemes against the Emperor, deceives the Heavenly Dao, and speaks of immortality! Zhou Luo’s life spanned the entire ancient history of cultivation. Million 1Votes48.6kRecs238.2kFans
- 8 From Rising Star to Superstar 从流量到巨星 When Huo Ke wakes up, he discovers that he has transmigrated to a parallel-world China and become a member of a group that debuted through a talent show. Once he understands his situation, Huo Ke, who has dreamed of becoming a star since childhood, sets three goals for himself: 1. Build an image as a gifted songwriter and quickly gain popularity so he can go solo. 2. Break into television and become a top star who can rake in the cash. 3. Make it into the film industry and become a box-office su 0Votes51.1kRecs34.5kFans
- 9 From Internet Sensation to Best Actor 从流量到影帝 Movie star Wei Xun hates celebrities who coast on their looks. Then he takes a nap on a plane and wakes up in a parallel world, having become one of those very celebrities. Even stranger, all the famous movies and hit songs from Earth are completely unknown here! Soon, audiences begin to question everything they know. Wei Xun used to be a good-for-nothing whose only asset was his handsome face. Now his acting is explosive, he can write songs and direct and star in his own films, his box-office n 0Votes136.6kRecs174kFans
- 10 Starting a Showbiz Career with Variety Shows 文娱从综艺开始 After getting a second chance at life, Fang Jing never expected to be chosen for "Metamorphosis", the show netizens call a rich people’s game that poor people take seriously. The kicker? He’s on the poor side… 0Votes114kRecs247.4kFans
- 11 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
- 12 Starting Over After Returning from the Audition Show 从选秀回锅肉开始 Ye Qing transmigrated. He is now a singer who got his start on a talent show. Like most artists of this type, he peaked right after his debut, then faded into obscurity over time. From the start, he transmigrated into a parallel universe, and his manager wants him to enter another talent show. But... This is about more than simply being a talent-show comeback act. 0Votes66.8kRecs138.6kFans
- 13 Bow Before the Gentleman 拜见君子 On the first day, he passes through the Gate of Nine Virtues, becomes the Three Cauldrons Gentleman whose name is known throughout the world, and is worshipped by all. On the third day, he creates an unparalleled sacred art, is hailed as the greatest False Sage of all time, and is revered above all others. On the sixth day, he slays the Ghost King of Youdu and establishes the City God Office of Green Mountain, controlling life and death. He becomes a taboo to all. On the ninth day... Gentlem 0Votes91.9kRecs98.8kFans
- 14 Top Idol 头号偶像 An unexpected windfall from another world sent him soaring to success. Starting out as a mere drummer, he made his way step by step onto the world stage. On The Voice of Dreams, he was an amateur contestant who dazzled every mentor. On The Birth of an Actor, he won over audiences with his acting and set the entertainment industry ablaze. He’s both a tough-as-nails man and a master of cross-dressing roles. “I’ve never thought of myself as a big shot, but for some reason, 0Votes129.2kRecs249.4kFans
- 15 The Rise of a Mogul 大腕崛起 In 2013, mainland China’s total box office smashed through the 20-billion mark! In 2012, a single Chinese-language film broke the 1.2-billion box-office record for the first time! In 2011, a Chinese-language film reached 100 million dollars at the box office for the first time! In 2010, mainland China’s total box office surged past 10 billion! In 2009, three films in the mainland market each 0Votes52.9kRecs52.3kFans
- 16 This Player Is Deeply Sinful 这个选手罪孽深重 Li Nian, who had known nothing but disappointment in esports in his past life, is unexpectedly reborn and returns to Season 4. That year, WE fell just one step short of making it to Worlds. That year, Samsung's two powerhouse teams stood side by side, both aiming for the world championship. That year, clubs across China began recruiting Korean imports, ushering in the first era of Korean players in the LPL. That year, EDG were riding high at home, and Clearlove was absurdly strong. Then Li Nian 0Votes99.1kRecs217.2kFans
- 17 Infinite Reversal of Myths 无限之神话逆袭 Warning: Virus detected. This time, it’s a transmigrator! (This new book needs your support. Many thanks to all my fellow readers. Peng bows in gratitude.) 0Votes112.1kRecs198.5kFans
- 18 My Little Sister Is a Superstar 我的妹妹是巨星 The moment Gu Chaoping took the Lolita dress from his younger sister, he knew his life was over. In a parallel world, a protagonist with his sister-con complex maxed out throws himself headfirst into the entertainment industry to support his sister’s dream of becoming a star. This is the everyday life of a doting older brother. “Let’s be reasonable: my sister is the greatest reason of all.” PS: Lighthearted, slice-of-life, coming-of-age. 0Votes42.4kRecs28.5kFans
- 19 The Ming Court 明廷 The Ming dynasty belonged to the Donglin Party, to the eunuch faction, to the Chongzhen Emperor, but in the end, it belongs to me! 0Votes139.7kRecs58kFans
- 20 Cao Cao's Head Chef 曹操的主厨 Before I transmigrated, I was a food streamer who specialized in cooking from scratch. After I transmigrated, a stunning woman with long, straight black hair and black stockings (the one on the cover) forcefully told me that I belonged to her from that day onward. And so, I became the head chef under her command. In this world, men gradually lost their masculinity and aggression after the Spring and Autumn period, leaving women to rise to power and defend their homeland. Yet once women marry, th 0Votes53.2kRecs91.6kFans
- 21 The Max-Level Director 满级导演 After eighteen years of hard study inside the System, a young director who has reached max level finally emerges and plunges headlong into a dazzling, glittering world of fame and fortune. Directors, celebrities, parallel worlds, systems, Chinese entertainment. VIP readers' group: 699146182 (requires 2,000 fan points and admin verification) 0Votes394.6kRecs363.1kFans
- 22 The Movie Star Returns to Age Eighteen 影帝重回十八岁 Ning Yuan spent 22 years going from an unknown newcomer to a movie star. Looking back once more... At last, he had the chance to make up for the regrets of the past. He would chase after all the wonderful things the future had in store with everything he had! I'm Ning Yuan, and I'm here to make history. The author has completed over eight million words across novels including the million-subscriber hit From Comedy Star to Superstar. VIP group: 392660849 (for readers wit 0Votes192.3kRecs154.2kFans
- 23 EN The Daddy Paladin 奶爸圣骑士 I’m a dad, a paladin, The greatest dad-and-baby PvP fighter beneath the stars! If you disagree, come fight me! 2Votes628.5kRecs295.4kFans
- 24 The Chat Group of Fortuitous Encounters 机缘聊天群 Your group member 'Giant Spirit Crystal Mine' has shared their location. Would you like to start navigation? Your group member 'Tenth Dao Principle' uploaded a group file, Forbidden Art: Heaven Mending Technique. Would you like to download it? Your group member 'Ten-Thousand-Year Star-Origin Fruit' has described its properties and provided the best guide to obtaining it. Would you like to pick it? All unclaimed opportunities in the world that lack the trait of 'being alive' have formed a chat gr 0Votes52.9kRecs109.2kFans
- 25 Global Superstar: Starting as a Trainee 全球巨星从练习生开始 Chen Minhao discovers that he has transmigrated to Huaxia in a parallel world, where he has also become an idol trainee. Through his own efforts, he learns to command the three chariots of intelligence, emotional intelligence, and good looks. Starting as a trainee, he rises step by step to become a top star, and ultimately a global superstar who conquers the world in both singing and acting. This is not a Korean entertainment novel! The three characters in Chen Minhao's 0Votes396.3kRecs199.6kFans
- 26 The Daoist Sect in Another World 异世界道门 In this world, there are gods and ghosts, great scholars whose scholarly aura soars into the heavens, and cultivators who roam the land. An ordinary man arrives in this realm with a Daoist Promotion System. He establishes a Daoist court, appoints local deities, and spreads righteousness throughout heaven and earth. 3Votes232.3kRecs229.4kFans
- 27 The Top Student’s Age of Black Technology 学霸的黑科技时代 Xiao Ming, a weakling in his final year of high school, died suddenly after staying up all night reading a novel, then gained a black-tech System. At the crucial moment of the college entrance exam, he embarked on a very different life. From wastewater treatment technology to a homegrown operating system; from neuron chips to antigravity technology; from DNA repair shops to consciousness-upload servers, one groundbreaking technology after another emerged to transform people's lives. He appeared 0Votes170.4kRecs301kFans
- 28 The Musclebound Movie Star 肌肉影帝 When Ding Cheng discovered he could control all 639 muscles in his body to act... This is awesome! 0Votes118.9kRecs146.7kFans
- 29 Chinese Entertainment in 2000 华娱之2000 “Scandal over the stand-in case forces Hong Kong’s young king of pop to bow out in disgrace!” “Two Zhous and one Sun: Three forces dominate the Chinese music scene!” “The new leader of the Chinese music scene: Mainland prodigy Zhou Yi!” “South Zhou versus North Zhou: The battle between the young kings is heating up!” “South and North Zhou: Who will reign over the new era?!” “Charm without limits: Most female stars across the mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan have fallen for Zhou Yi. The South-Nort 48Votes326.5kRecs483.1kFans
- 30 The Infinite Way of the Martial Artist 无限武者道 He Rulong was at a loss. He had discovered that he’d entered a place called the Primordial Space. Even worse, his temporary teammates weren’t even from Earth. From what he’d gathered through a few probing questions, they came from a high-martial world. Still, it wasn’t as if he had no advantages. For instance, his original number was 006. That proved he was among the first to enter the Primordial Space. Compared to everyone else, he’d already won at the starting line. But the unacceptable part w 0Votes46.7kRecs71.8kFans
- 31 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
- 32 The Splendor of Cinema 电影风华 This is the story of an ordinary man who goes back to 2008 and accidentally enters the film and television industry. Zhou Jin catches a glimpse of cinema’s splendor and decides to visit that dazzling temple of art. This novel is a slow burn, with one female lead and no System. The new novel, Chinese Entertainment 2004, is now out. 0Votes228.4kRecs155.9kFans
- 33 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
- 34 Showbiz for All 文娱万岁 With the splendor of this shore, he will make a legend of the other shore. This is Luo Yuan’s story. The story of a director. 0Votes519.1kRecs417.6kFans
- 35 The King Sent Me to Patrol the Mountain 大王令我来巡山 When Lin Ning woke up, he discovered that he had become the “noble” second-generation heir to a bandit gang. But since he was too weak to even truss a chicken, he couldn't inherit the top position. It could only go to his formidable fiancée. 0Votes436.4kRecs300.7kFans
- 36 Reborn: The Rise of a Literary Giant 重生之文豪崛起 Reborn! If I'm going to do it, I'll become a great literary master!!! PS: The new book, Entertainment: A Director's Journey Beginning with Literary Films, has grown substantial. 0Votes353.5kRecs224.7kFans
- 37 I Am the Number One Man in the Culinary Trade 我是勤行第一人 Who is the hero of the kitchen? Who reigns supreme in the culinary world? Savory and fragrant, fiery and spicy, tart and refreshing, sweet as honey, bitter and sharp. Braised pork, Goubuli buns, cabbage boiled in clear broth, clay-pot chicken, elegant and refined pickled bamboo shoots, and the rich, lingering flavors of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall... Unearthing ancient recipes, competing to define the national cuisine of Huaxia. A feast for the tongue, a symphony of food! Delve deep into c 0Votes172.2kRecs164kFans
- 38 Starting With Sitcoms 从拍情景喜剧开始 Zuo Le, an assistant director at Dongshan Television, suddenly gets a golden finger: a video player containing films and shows that have never existed in this world, ready for him to “borrow” from. And so, he makes his debut with The Underground Traffic Station, rises to fame with the two seasons of Stories from the Canteen, and becomes a legend with Home with Kids and My Own Swordsman. His heavily adapted, localized version of The Big Bang Theory makes him the undisputed king of sitcoms. Alongs 0Votes144.6kRecs186.5kFans
- 39 The Dream of the Red Chamber: Founding Era 红楼之开国篇 I arrived fifty years early. The age of chaos is already upon us, and a new dynasty is about to be founded. Among the founding Four Princes, Eight Dukes, and Twelve Marquises of the Red Chamber, where should I stand? I shall ascend the throne and be crowned emperor! 0Votes122kRecs81.9kFans
- 40 I Became the Progenitor of the Vampires 我成了血族始祖 (P.S. New book: Lord of Calamities: Starting as a Demon Grand Duke) Li De accidentally transmigrates into a virtual game that won’t be released for another year. He has also become a vampire progenitor, hiding among humans while studying magic, with a castle of his own and more than 200 vampire descendants. Now this is exciting. Fortunately, he can still return to Earth. But his biggest crisis is that the game will launch in a year, and the players will arrive. What’s a vampire to do to grow str 0Votes201.6kRecs296.8kFans
- 41 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
- 42 Reborn in the Startup Era 重生创业时代 Xu Yiyang, who only achieved greatness in middle age, returned to 1999 in a dream. At this turning point between millennia and centuries, he realized one truth: Not only should one become famous early, but one should also start a business and make money early! 0Votes330.6kRecs233.8kFans
- 43 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
- 44 My Years in Film and Television 我的光影年代 Some say that film is a composite art, using powerful lights to project a continuous sequence of images onto a screen, creating the illusion of real movement. Others say film is a window, a mirror, and a dream. For Lü Xiaoran, movies are just a little garnish on an ordinary life… A friendly reminder: this is a showbiz novel… V group: 599828918 (verification of fan rank required) 0Votes492.6kRecs185.1kFans
- 45 In Search of the Tang Dynasty 寻唐 Advertisement: The new book, "Bandit Tamer", is now officially available on Qidian Chinese Webnovel. New and longtime readers alike, please check it out and show your support. 0Votes515.7kRecs189.6kFans
- 46 I Walk Through the Worlds of the Heavens 我行走在诸天世界 New book: You’re Cultivating Immortality All Wrong has started serializing! Readers, you’re welcome to join in! Pour concrete on Sadako and weld the manhole cover shut, give Constantine a teammate who hits like a truck, Bloodline, Dororo, Annabelle, The Cabin in the Woods, Constantine, Demon Slayer, The First Rule, Green Snake, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Mount Shu... An established author, so you can count on the quality! 0Votes117.9kRecs289.3kFans
- 47 EN Shadow of Konoha 木叶之影流 A new story begins in the world of Naruto, starting with the cremation of a Hokage... 0Votes332.5kRecs282.7kFans
- 48 The Wizard in the World of Film and Television 影视世界里的魔法师 (￣^￣): Honestly, when I first found out I'd transmigrated into Harry Potter, I was against it~ Σ(っ°Д°;)っ: What happened after that? Σ(°△°|||)︴: After that? (⊙ˍ⊙): Yeah, what happened after that? (*^▽^*): Heh, turns out it's pretty great! Anyway, this is the story of a wizard traveling through the various worlds. Or you can think of it as a fanfic~ Note: Of course, the first world is Harry Potter. There might also be elements from other worlds mixed in, and we'll see about the later worlds o(*^@^ 0Votes77.3kRecs100.5kFans
- 49 Making My Debut at the Diva's Concert 从天后演唱会出道 Fang Che had spent his whole life coasting in the entertainment industry. Then he transmigrated. He landed right in the middle of diva Xu Qingdi’s concert and was picked as a lucky fan to come onstage and sing with her. Xu Qingdi: “Handsome, which of my songs would you like to sing today?” Fang Che didn’t know who this diva was and couldn’t sing any of her songs, so he had to bluff. “How about I sing a new song?” He 1Votes162.1kRecs493.6kFans
- 50 Magic Cards Across the Heavens 魔卡诸天 My Entertainment Era in 1980 A period drama + showbiz story, with multiple female leads In a world ruled by cards, everyone can enter the "otherworld" to obtain them. Wei Yuan wonders: Why do these otherworlds seem so similar to the movies, anime, and games I know, yet somehow not quite the same? 0Votes211kRecs186.7kFans
