Novels like The Musclebound Movie Star
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Musclebound Movie Star, best match first.
- 1 The Artsy Tycoon 文艺系神豪 He’s a tycoon, and a director. With capital in one hand and talent in the other, he becomes the uncrowned king of the entertainment industry! 0Votes33.5kRecs52.5kFans
- 2 Legendary Chinese Entertainment 传奇华娱 Reborn in 2015, what should Lu Xu do as a student in a vocational college's acting class? 0Votes14.1kRecs20.4kFans
- 3 The Shadow Walker Across Worlds 诸天世界暗行者 I walk through the myriad worlds, I am not myself, And yet I am still myself. I grow in different worlds, but my only home of the heart is still the main world. The main world is an anchor in the Myriad Worlds. Find the way home, and find yourself. (The author's ninth book, and my first attempt at writing about the Myriad Worlds. I hope you enjoy it.) 0Votes51.3kRecs47.7kFans
- 4 I'm a Fellow Countryman of the Ruthless Great Emperor 我是狠人大帝的同乡 Transmigrating into a high-risk world like the Heaven-Covering World, and arriving two hundred thousand years before the story begins, Yang Xuan was turned into a Sacred Body by the System. He felt immense pressure. However... Looking at the little girl next door in front of him, wearing a grimacing mask, Yang Xuan's back broke out in a cold sweat, while ten thousand grass-mud horses galloped through his heart. "Can you switch me to another world?!!!!!!" P.S. This is an infinite-flow novel, not 0Votes75.5kRecs157.2kFans
- 5 Reborn as a Music Legend 重生音乐传奇 An accident sends Liu Yufan back to his elementary school days. His passion and devotion to music inspire him to change his life and strive for the pinnacle of art! He has neither a distinguished family background nor a miraculous golden finger, only a heart devoted to music. This is a grand artistic epic, the immortal musical legend of a generation! 0Votes54.9kRecs53.4kFans
- 6 My Agency Went Bankrupt Before I Even Took the Stage 我还没上台，经纪公司就倒闭了 My new books, I Have a Rebellious Streak, Yet Became a Top-Tier Star and Fairy, Step Aside, I'm After Your Man, are now available! I Only Wanted to Sell Products, but You Made Me Show Off My Talents is complete. They're all excellent books, so come check them out! Lin Fan transmigrates into another world and is immediately told to perform onstage! Just as he's about to go on, his agency goes bankrupt! He binds himself to a System, only to receive a bunch of bizarre, baffling skills! Lin Fan has 0Votes79.3kRecs203.2kFans
- 7 The Spy's Trail 谍踪 [Relive the true history of espionage. History buffs are welcome!] Forensic doctor Lin Jiangbei transmigrates to 1936 by a twist of fate. Using his identity, he hunts down Japanese spies and assists the underground organization, writing a stirring legend of Chinese manhood in an era rife with war! 0Votes505.5kRecs76.6kFans
- 8 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
- 9 A Ninja’s Armament and Observation Haki 忍者的武装见闻 Before he was called Mochizuki Akiya, he was a Navy rear admiral. Then he killed a Celestial Dragon, and an admiral killed him in return. After taking the name Mochizuki Akiya, he became a resident of the Hidden Leaf Village. In both his past and present lives, a “Cultivation Guide” had always existed in Mochizuki Akiya's mind. Before long, Mochizuki Akiya would write his own biography in the world of Naruto. 0Votes46kRecs59.5kFans
- 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 I Roam Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio with an Invincible Doppelganger 带着无敌分身闯聊斋 I transmigrated by accident and got an insanely powerful clone as a bonus?! “Looking for a fight? Who's afraid of whom? Clone, lend me your power!” Even though this world is full of evil spirits and monsters, in the end, they all have to do what I say! 0Votes69.6kRecs121.9kFans
- 12 The Heavens' Transmigrators Chat Group 诸天穿越者聊天群 This is a chat group for transmigrators, bringing together people who have come from across the Myriad Worlds. Starting out as a lowly group member, they’ll grow step by step until they become a mighty group leader! 0Votes93.4kRecs165.2kFans
- 13 Antique Appraisal Livestream 鉴宝直播间 After unexpectedly acquiring the System, Hu Yang resolutely quit his job and began livestreaming his appraisals of antiques. By completing all kinds of System missions, he earned various rewards and steadily grew stronger. The streamer shows everyone how to make over ten thousand a day, explores the flourishing traditional crafts of Jiangnan, takes a close look at the fakes and genuine treasures in the antiques market, and searches for forgotten civilizations of the past... With his antique appr 0Votes283.1kRecs177.5kFans
- 14 He Is the God of Basketball 是篮球之神啊 In the spring of 2006, Li Zhen, a Stanford backup guard on the verge of being cut, woke up in the middle of a thunderstorm. A voice rang out in his head: “There are too many basketball players in this world who squander the gifts Heaven gave them. As long as you work hard enough, I’ll punish the wicked and help you take their talents.” “Any action taken to hurt you will be punished, and you’ll gain the aggressor’s talent.” “And… if someone loves you with all their heart, you’ll improve too…” “Yo 4Votes386.7kRecs194.2kFans
- 15 My Pets Can Transmigrate 我的宠物能穿越 The world has changed dramatically. With spiritual qi revival, plants and animals are reverting to their ancient forms, and the world is no longer at peace. You notice that the potted tree in your home is mutating, covered in fruits the size of your thumb. One of the fruits falls and gives birth to a life no bigger than your thumbnail. You start figuring out how to keep it alive. You feed it and gain +1 Affection. You build it a little home and gain +1 Affection. It starts to grow, becoming a ti 0Votes50.3kRecs67.3kFans
- 16 The Far Eastern Tycoon of Republican China 民国之远东巨商 The Han family’s shipping company, Xinyi He, is on the brink of collapse. But the loyal, honest eldest brother insists on continuing to fight tooth and nail in this quagmire against a cunning, unscrupulous rival. Facing trouble both within and without, Han Huaiyi, whose reputation was once in tatters, decides to restore his family’s fortunes, starting now. 0Votes97.9kRecs100.5kFans
- 17 Inherited Tycoon System 祖传土豪系统 One day, Fang Jueyu’s parents called him into the study. Father Fang: “Son, you’re twenty now. It’s time we told you a few things!” Fang Jueyu: “What is it? You’re not about to tell me you’re a rich man, are you?” His father was startled. “You already knew?” Fang Jueyu: “Holy crap, really? I was just guessing!” Father Fang: “But that’s not the point. Today, I’m giving you our family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation!” From then on, Fang Jueyu’s life changed beyond recognition. 0Votes145.1kRecs304.9kFans
- 18 EN The Reverse-Growth Giant 逆成长巨星 The aging “Flyman” can no longer fly, and late-career Wade can no longer strike like “Lightning.” Only Lin Ke, in his twilight years, is taller, faster, and stronger than he was in his rookie season. 0Votes226.8kRecs166.1kFans
- 19 Reborn in 1990: A Twist of Fate 逆转重生1990 Turn your life around and be reborn in 1990. Make your mark in the south and dominate Hong Kong. Song Zhichao goes from a super-rich tycoon in his previous life to a penniless worker at a toy factory in the south. Then his comeback begins. Hero or ruthless kingpin? Come revisit that magnificent, golden age. 0Votes142.3kRecs192.6kFans
- 20 I'm Here to Chase Stars 我是来追星的 Mentor: “From your profile, it seems you come from a very wealthy family and have plenty of options in life. Why did you come on this show? Is it because you want to make a statement, live life on your own terms, and pursue your musical dreams?” Xu Fang: “No, actually, I'm here to meet my idol. Teacher, I'm a huge fan of yours. Could I get your autograph?” In a parallel world, if you don't work hard to chase your idol, you'll have to go back and inherit the family business. What should I do? Hel 0Votes67.3kRecs114kFans
- 21 China’s Foreign Aid in the LCK LCK的中国外援 League of Legends has always been dominated by Korean imports. This is the story of a Chinese player taking control of the LCK. This novel has a lot of everyday-life content, so enter with caution. 0Votes99kRecs124.3kFans
- 22 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
- 23 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
- 24 I Have a Room in a Marvel Mental Hospital 我在美漫精神病院有间房 I won’t die. I’m a normal person. I love this world. My name is Du Wensen. Come visit me at Jushan Psychiatric Hospital. 0Votes24.6kRecs31kFans
- 25 A Journey Through the Heavens, Beginning with the Investiture of the Gods 从封神开始的诸天之旅 In the Investiture of the Gods world, immortals, gods, demons, and monsters roam freely. A great calamity is at hand, and there’s nowhere to hide. Feng Yuan commands the Myriad Worlds Mirror, traverses the heavens and the river of time, gathers destiny, builds his strength, and defies fate. The phoenix cries over Mount Qi, yet still falls before the true dragon of humanity... This is a tale of myths spanning the myriad heavens, beginning in the world of Investiture of the Gods. 0Votes204.5kRecs292.2kFans
- 26 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
- 27 Pretending to Be an Actor 假装是个演员 Before anyone finds out, I'll pretend I'm an actor. Once I've filmed a web series and cashed in, I'll sneak off and make easy money. (Parallel world, don't take it too seriously.) 0Votes82.2kRecs74.2kFans
- 28 The Strongest Roleplay 最强角色扮演 He is a fist master of the Boxers, invulnerable to blades and bullets. He is a remnant of the White Lotus sect in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. He is a Golden Gate Taoist who wreaks havoc in the imperial court and establishes the Dao in Heaven... A wondrous, mysterious eight-sided die grants eight peerless super talents. Each time he transmigrates, he gains a talent; in each life, he changes an ending. Life is like a dream, and even more like a play. See how he takes on the role of the ultima 0Votes66.7kRecs96.3kFans
- 29 I Picked Up an Island 捡了一座岛 Congratulations, you've found an island. You find a green crab. You find a stranded shark. You can forage along the shore on the island, and you can fish, too. You decide to build a farm. Then one day, you find the corpse of a monster. You realize things aren't so simple. You start building a defense system. You tackle the shelter, power supply, weapons, and surveillance equipment in turn. Then… 0Votes123.9kRecs167.2kFans
- 30 My Director Era 我的导演时代 I'm a director, a director who makes great movies: Li Qian PS: A Chinese entertainment-industry novel with a single female lead. 0Votes206.8kRecs183.1kFans
- 31 Starting Out as a Grandpa 从当爷爷开始 Zhang Ran was reborn in a parallel world very similar to his previous life, bringing with him the memories of that life. On May 19, 1990, after finishing an overseas business trip, Zhang Ran boarded a luxury cruise ship to return home, filled with anticipation and joy. After the ship sailed through a bank of fog, Zhang Ran discovered that time had jumped straight to 2018. Their cruise ship had arrived twenty-eight years in the future. Overnight, his previously empty household register suddenly h 2Votes222.3kRecs0Fans
- 32 I Am a Dog of a Game Developer 我是狗策划 “Squeeze the squeaky chicken in my hand, and you can inherit a planet left behind by the second cousin of your paternal uncle’s maternal uncle’s elementary school classmate’s desk mate from middle school, three hundred billion light-years away.” The man in black, still wearing a suit in the sweltering thirty-eight-degree summer heat, spoke with complete seriousness. Jiang Han: “I’m a game designer. Do you really think I’d fall for a ridiculous story like that?” One minute later… “Holy crap, why 0Votes65kRecs96.7kFans
- 33 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
- 34 My Hardcore Music Career 我的硬核音乐生涯 When future generations look back on the career of Li Wenyin, a musical giant of his age, they find that the word “torment” runs through his entire life. Open the Études d'exécution transcendante: it begins with “La campanella” and ends with “Chasse-neige.” Piano students weep complicated tears. He is the god of the piano. Open the Violin Virtuoso Collection: “The Erlking,” “The Goblin.” Violin students get chills. He is the devil of the violin. His conducting is a nightmare for every orchestra 0Votes65.8kRecs193.2kFans
- 35 Saving the World of Movies 电影世界大拯救 I'm Lu Shouyi's brother-in-law in Dying to Survive. To save him, I choose to work with Cheng Yong. In the end, I see him off at the pavilion ten li away before returning. I'm a detective in Detective Chinatown. I set out to save Sinuo, only to discover that she is the ultimate villain. Just how deep can human malice run? I found out this time. In Goodbye Mr. Loser, I beat up Xia Luo, kiss Qiu Ya, and ruin Chen Kai. Here, I call the shots. I'm Yu Huanshui in If There Is No Tomorrow. I beat up my 0Votes227.9kRecs282.2kFans
- 36 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
- 37 What Is It Like to Be Summoned as a Giant? 被召唤成巨人是什么体验 If humans can summon the Old Gods, can ants summon humans as gods? Tang Lin is an ordinary human, but creatures from another plane summoned him there, turning him into a towering giant. 0Votes121.7kRecs161.3kFans
- 38 Once There Was a Temple 从前有间庙 This is a small temple that connects to the Myriad Worlds… In the wuxia world, I reign supreme over heaven and earth! In the xianxia world, I become a sage and patriarch, walking alongside the Dao… I once brought a Golden Mountain Temple to the world of Journey to the West and took on a disciple who had endured ten lifetimes of asceticism and kept clamoring to journey west. In Investiture of the Gods, I became the ruler of the Great Shang, challenged Heaven itself, and established a supreme ce 0Votes86.4kRecs83.5kFans
- 39 The Splendor of Light and Shadow 光影风华 An accident that was never supposed to happen changed Zhou Bai's life, plunging him headfirst into the dazzling, bizarre world of showbiz. And so, in the extraordinary year 1996, he embarked on a different path. The stories unfolding in the light and shadow of the screen would become the finest chapter of Zhou Bai's life. 0Votes31.8kRecs46.6kFans
- 40 Return to 2008 重返2008年 A train carried Li Da back to his high school days in 2008. That year, the girl beside him had a beautiful smile, his bunkmate snored like thunder, and the teacher at the podium said this was the worst class he had ever taught. That year, they were young, and life was peaceful. 0Votes110.3kRecs234.7kFans
- 41 EN Everyday Adventures in a TV Series 日常系美剧 After transmigrating into the world of American TV shows, he took the unremarkable path of a great doctor to avoid dying young. Along the way, he found friends among the seven from The Big Bang Theory, the six from Friends, and the five from How I Met Your Mother, competed with the doctors of Grey's Anatomy, Dr. House, and The Good Doctor, and encountered the thrills of Gone Girl, Hard Candy, and Orphan. Ordinary days, never dull. Life in an American TV show is full of fun. 0Votes218.2kRecs168.7kFans
- 42 Earth’s Number One Player 地球第一玩家 A “Land of Inheritance” spanning planes and universes opens. Magic, fantasy, cultivation, technology… Machines, biology, energy, souls… Civilizations and races from across the worlds enter this plane, which operates by rules much like a game, and are astonished to discover that historical figures and characters from literature and film have all materialized through some mysterious force! As one of Earth’s first “players,” Ji Ye gains a talent skill called “Fusion.” T-X + divine spell awakening 0Votes130.1kRecs207.6kFans
- 43 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
- 44 Special Forces Soldier, Starting with Soldiers Sortie 从士兵突击开始的特种兵 Watching the TV series Soldiers Sortie for the eighth time... 0Votes284.8kRecs170.1kFans
- 45 Farming in a Game World 我用游戏世界种田 An Wen suddenly discovered that he could transmigrate to other worlds. An Wen had never been particularly interested in exploring other worlds, but then he mindlessly punched a tree and obtained a piece of wood... PS: A slice-of-life, farming, and technological advancement story. 0Votes211.7kRecs181.2kFans
- 46 From Imperial Guard to Supreme Martial Artist 从锦衣卫到武林至尊 After transmigrating to ancient times, I became a low-ranking hereditary member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. The Great Xia dynasty is in turmoil, with treacherous ministers and eunuchs in power, martial arts sects carving up the realm, and ordinary people suffering terribly, their lives worth less than grass. In this chaotic age, there is only one way to survive and take control of your own fate! Don the flying-fish robe and wield the Embroidered Spring Blade! “The Eastern and Western Depot 0Votes277.6kRecs156.3kFans
- 47 Surviving in the Wilderness Makes Me Stronger 荒野之活着就变强 My name is Xu Yi. I was lucky enough to obtain a survival System, and by checking in every day, I can receive all kinds of cutting-edge technology gift packs. Other people's wilderness experience is survival. Mine is a vacation. 0Votes301.2kRecs289.4kFans
- 48 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
- 49 I Never Meant to Become a Movie Star 我没想当影帝 Shen Ming had planned to save up thirty thousand yuan and return to his hometown, but then he inherited the legacy of Kominski, an award-winning actor from the future... A story set in the Chinese entertainment industry. The timeline is all over the place, so don’t read if that bothers you... 0Votes238kRecs137.8kFans
- 50 Starting With Summoning Goblins 从召唤哥布林开始 When a modern city of six million people transmigrates to another world, everyone gets a summoning book of their own. Here, summoned beasts of the same type can strengthen one another through bonds. [Dragons] [Demons] [Goblins] [Trolls] [Demon Dolls]... When Chen Yiming gains the ability to fuse monsters of the same kind, a dazzling new world opens before him. A new summoning and pet-taming story with a fresh setting. Tame, survive, explore, and fight! 0Votes309.3kRecs210.5kFans
