Novels like Playing Around in That Korean City
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Playing Around in That Korean City, best match first.
- 1 Peninsula: My Boy Group Diary 半岛我的男团日记 Single Pomelo How did a member of a flop boy band become a famous songwriter? A story about a boy band. At least this time, I won't let you become has-beens again. 0Votes3.8kRecs9.8kFans
- 2 Peninsula Production 半岛制作 The maple leaves of Ontario fall beneath the skies of Jiangnan, all so they can grow into a towering tree and shelter the women dear to me… 0Votes790Recs3.7kFans
- 3 A Snapshot of Peninsula Romance 半岛恋爱定格 Question: Your figure is frozen on film. What are we to each other now? Answer: Healthy love is important, sure, but twisted love is just so much more exciting. 0Votes3.7kRecs15kFans
- 4 There's a Chipmunk King in My House 我家有只花栗鼠大王 [One heroine] Seven is life, seven is culture, and seven is science. Seven may also bring good luck and love to those who believe in it. In the sixth city, love at first sight! What kind of girl could she be? In the seventh city, a winding tale of twists and turns! It turns out she's a chipmunk who wants to be his king, too. 0Votes1.4kRecs3.4kFans
- 5 Peninsula Entertainment Starts with a Writer 半岛娱乐从作家开始 (This is an HY story. If you don't like that, don't read!) Reporter: I hear you're very close with second-generation girl groups? Han Zidong: ... Reporter: Some people say third-generation girl groups are all your biggest fans? Han Zidong: ... Reporter: The industry agrees that fourth-generation girl groups owe their success to you. What do you think? Han Zidong: ... Reporter: What do you make of the public calling you the godfather of fifth-generation girl groups? Han Zidong: ... [Author: comic 0Votes26.5kRecs72.1kFans
- 6 A Study of Being Reborn 重生学概论 If you always choose to run away, your eyes will die before your life does. We, too, once let our veiled affection spill out amid laughter and joy, speaking our hearts as freely as we could. 3Votes28.5kRecs33kFans
- 7 Peninsula: Turning the Tables on a Dating Show 半岛：从恋综开始翻盘 He is a priest, a company president, a singer, and an actor. He is also their husband. The new novel, Peninsula: So You Want Me to Get Rough?, is now out. 0Votes10.3kRecs44.4kFans
- 8 I Might Have Fallen for a Fake Goddess 我可能爱了个假女神 (One female lead: Wendy + slow burn + childhood sweethearts + everyday life. The early chapters contain a lot of flashbacks, so read with caution if that bothers you. Includes a crossover with Lao Jiang’s HY universe.) There’s not much to say in the blurb... Please read civilly. Thank you for adding the book to your collection and following updates. I’m deeply grateful! 0Votes4.1kRecs5.9kFans
- 9 My Bear-Type Girlfriend 我的熊系女友 After 25 years of being single since birth, I got a foreign girlfriend. It's just that... why doesn't she seem very bright? In this fast-paced era, I want to slow down and fall in love with you. 0Votes3.5kRecs7.8kFans
- 10 Peninsula: My Wife Is the President 半岛：我的老婆是社长 I was reborn as the youngest grandson of H Country's real-estate king. I had planned to enjoy the happy life of a chaebol heir, but instead I was forced to go on blind dates and get married. Since I have to go on a blind date and get married anyway, I might as well find a beautiful heiress instead of an ugly chaebol daughter. Since I am looking for a wealthy young lady, it would be even better if she were clever and quick-witted, sweet and cool, willing to leave my private life alone, and had an 0Votes7.5kRecs37.5kFans
- 11 Peninsula: Did I, the Perfect Idol, Really Fail to Debut? 半岛：完美偶像的我出道失败？ “Unnie!” “What is it?” “Is it really okay to do this?” “Why wouldn’t it be?” “But what if the fans find out?” “They’ll probably be happy!” 0Votes7.3kRecs11.4kFans
- 12 Even the Crown Has Its Place 皇冠亦有所属 “In Jung Noona is the most beautiful woman in the world.” “Mm~” “In Jung Noona is the gentlest woman in the world.” “Mm~” “In Jung Noona is the roundest woman in the world.” “Mm~, huh?! That last one was wrong. Start over!” “…” (A HY slice-of-life story) 0Votes58.9kRecs14kFans
- 13 I Really Am a Good Man 我真的是好男人 After a car accident, a naive, unsuccessful young writer transmigrated to the South Korean half of a parallel-world peninsula, where he became the youngest son of a chaebol family and began a shameless life. This book is also known as The Fall of an Honest Man: The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family, Damn It! I’m Surrounded by Beautiful Women! The Korean Entertainment Version, and Transmigrating int 0Votes28.5kRecs63.7kFans
- 14 I Tried to Persuade My Father to Return Home, but Was Forced to Stay and Become a Tycoon 劝父回国，被迫留下当财阀 Li Mingxi: “I’m Chinese! Let me go!” (This novel is set in a fictional world. Please don’t compare it too closely with reality. Thank you.) 0Votes16.8kRecs76kFans
- 15 Peninsula: I’m So Eager to Make Progress 半岛之我太想进步了 Li Ruixian was tricked into majoring in history. He thought he'd spend his whole life playing with dirt in a museum, but instead he rose steadily through the ranks, becoming the central figure directing the peninsula's cultural world. Dear readers, don't blame me. I just really want to get ahead. 0Votes17.6kRecs43.1kFans
- 16 Peninsula: The Rebellious Reborn Director 半岛：重生的叛逆理事 The History of JYP records: In 2014, Su Jiangxia went against everyone’s advice and took the position of operations director at JYP Entertainment, which was on the brink of bankruptcy, as well as a seat on JYP’s board. For giving up such a bright future of his own, Su Jiangxia was mockingly dubbed the “Rebel Director” by people inside and outside the industry. In 2017, a tragedy for the Korean entertainment industry: TWICE reached the top, Starbreeze was no more, and JYP Entertainment was on the 0Votes16kRecs45kFans
- 17 Peninsula: Starting Out as Guangbei's Teammate 半岛，从和光北做队友开始 Do you want to become the hottest girl group member, singer, actress, or variety show personality? “None of those.” Jiang Xiaoliang shook her head, her eyes full of longing and hope. “My biggest dream is to hear Guangbei say to me, ‘Xiaoliang, from now on, you can have the center spot on every birthday cake…’” 1Votes71.2kRecs23.6kFans
- 18 Peninsula: My Girlfriend Is an ACE 半岛：我的女友是ACE Gu Cheng, why don't you let me be your tour guide? Gu Cheng, which of us is prettier, me or her? Gu Cheng... After his favorite group disbanded, Gu Cheng had fallen out of the fandom and gone to say goodbye in person. He never expected to meet the one who would change his life in a foreign land. (A lighthearted story.) 0Votes7.4kRecs20.4kFans
- 19 Peninsula: Secret Intelligence 半岛之秘密信息 After being reborn, Han Shujun only wanted to write a few smash-hit dramas and make a good living. Until he met... “S, do I look good in the pose in the photo I sent you?” “Oppa, some of the moves in the shoot are really difficult. I want to rehearse them with you in person...” “Shujun, could I come over tonight and talk about the script?” It took Han Shujun years to realize that everything he had now stemmed from a secret message from a stranger. (Multiple heroines, romance-focused, with nu 4Votes21.7kRecs75.7kFans
- 20 From the Start, My Sister Sent Me to Be a Talent Agent 开局被妹妹介绍去当经纪人 K-pop. Don’t read if it’s not your thing. Ming Yuan: Stop fighting over me. I’m just a lowly manager. 1Votes87.8kRecs87.6kFans
- 21 Awakening in the Starlight 在星光中觉醒 Everyone once had a tiger in their heart. Many people have lost theirs. I want to find mine again. The story of a genius boy who loves idols and finds himself on the Korean Peninsula. An encyclopedia of girl groups. (The number of character cards indicates how many characters will appear. This is not a mindless harem story; each character has her own storyline.) A different kind of HY. 0Votes36.7kRecs97.2kFans
- 22 When Fiction Becomes Reality on the Peninsula 半岛之小说成真 I only wrote a novel. I'm just a small-time writer doing this as a side gig. I never meant for it to become real!!! One female lead, HY 0Votes11.9kRecs21.6kFans
- 23 Peninsula: A Steel Romance 半岛钢铁之恋 “Hey, why does everyone call you Engineer Zhou?” “Because your big brother here is an engineer.” “Then why do some people call you Deputy Chief Zhou?” “Because I'm the deputy commander-in-chief of the Engineering Construction Command.” “And one more thing, why...?” “Are you a walking encyclopedia? Have a drink with me, or I'll toss you into the Han River.” One heroine. A new writer's debut. Don't read if that's not your thing. 0Votes60.2kRecs54.3kFans
- 24 I'm Really Here to Make a Trade 我真是来交换的 Also known as "A Few Stories About Lin Run'e's Boyfriend Outside the Entertainment Industry". The story begins in the autumn of 2017. P.S. My new book, "This Female Idol Is Definitely Not My Proud Disciple", has been signed. Give it a try! 0Votes11.5kRecs22kFans
- 25 The Sky of Youth 少时的天空 Golden afternoon sunlight spilled across the dining table. A small hand playfully darted back and forth between the milk tea and coffee, clutching a little animal-shaped cookie. A girl’s tinkling voice rang through the air. Nearby, a man watched the playful girl and shook his head with a smile. “This is so good. Stop playing and eat.” “Catch me first, then I’ll eat. I’m nimble little Pani!” Our story knows no day or night. There’s only you and me. And me~ me~ me~ Hearing a voice come from the em 0Votes19.6kRecs17.4kFans
- 26 The Top-Tier Star Wants Me to Confess 顶流女明星想让我告白 A genius IT engineer, Chen Gewei, the “Little Genius.” A story about spending the peninsula's money on the peninsula, falling for one of its idols, and bringing her home. 0Votes15.6kRecs51.2kFans
- 27 Our Reunion 我和你的重逢 You are the firefly in the night, lighting up the darkness and rekindling the beautiful bond between us. Let's just say this is a parallel world. Don't nitpick the parts that don't quite make sense. A little aside: I'm a new author, so this might not be very good. 0Votes2.7kRecs9.1kFans
- 28 Starting from That Korean City 从那座韩城开始 “Live in this apartment.” “Wear this watch.” “Take this card.” “I told you, I’ll support you.” Lin Yi looked at Yoona’s overbearing demeanor before him and smiled. Just then, laughter came from behind him. “Oppa, when are you going to do something bad? Take me with you.” He turned around and saw a lovely girl standing in the sunlight, smiling sweetly, radiant and captivating. 5Votes249.2kRecs188.8kFans
- 29 Peninsula: I'm Their Golden Finger 半岛：我是她们的金手指 Lin Shuwen was reborn with the memories of his past life, ready to rise to fame and make his mark in Chinese entertainment in 2013. But then a certain young leader knocked on his door late at night, traveling thousands of miles just to bind herself to the “Future Master” and prevent 930. A certain little deer threw herself at him, even following him back to China. A certain petite girl gave him a look that said, “I know you'll be amazing someday, but right now I just don't think much of you,” th 0Votes11kRecs31.9kFans
- 30 On the Peninsula, Like a Shadow 半岛之如影随形 A man’s journey of transformation on the Korean Peninsula. It all starts with security work... P.S. My novel My Zombie Girlfriend in the Post-Apocalyptic Peninsula has reached 700,000 words. It’s ready to binge. New novel: My Idol Girlfriend Died from the Start. 0Votes23.2kRecs34.8kFans
- 31 Peninsula: A Life I Never Imagined 半岛：未设想的人生 By chance, Lin Hao came to the Peninsula. Since he’s already here, wouldn’t it be a waste not to debut? Since he’s already an idol, wouldn’t it be a waste not to build a career? Since he’s already building a career, wouldn’t it be a waste not to fall in love? (The story of a clueless boy taking on the world.) P.S. Multiple heroines. Don’t be fooled by the tags. 0Votes15.2kRecs45.7kFans
- 32 Peninsula: It All Started When I Hid in an Idol's Closet 半岛：从躲在idol衣柜里开始 [Harem, multiple characters reborn, lighthearted, everyday life. The System isn’t important.] After returning to 2013, Lin Muyan planned to use the System to make a little money and enjoy a carefree life. But the women around him were acting stranger and stranger... Shirley: Short on cash? Here, take this card. Want to start a company? I’ll help you rent an office building! Jessica Jung: Tell me, should I just leave the group right now? Im Yoona: A Rolex for you. Also, could you hug me like you 313Votes106.6kRecs142.8kFans
- 33 Peninsula: I Really Am a Top-Tier Star 半岛之我真是顶流 A mysterious sixth sense guided him toward the right choices for the future. But as he stood at the crossroads, looking at the girls across the way, no one could tell him how to choose the right one. Might as well have them all! Quan Xuanhe's journey down the road to success begins after he loses a talent competition. 0Votes59.3kRecs85.2kFans
- 34 Peninsula: The Movie Star Begins After a Breakup 半岛：影帝从分手开始 This book is also known as My Actor Uncle Is Really Amazing Fifteen-year-old Kim Minjeong came from Yangsan to Seoul and moved in with her twenty-two-year-old uncle, a hugely popular actor. The little girl soon realized that her uncle was a very interesting person. But... why does everyone keep wanting to be my aunt-in-law? “Minjeong, be a good girl and call me Auntie.” “Minjeong, Auntie will buy you some treats.” “Minjeong, actually... I like your uncle too.” Note: The author's skills are avera 0Votes39.4kRecs66.4kFans
- 35 Peninsula: It Was Just a Dream, So Why Are You Taking It Seriously? 半岛：做梦而已，你来真的啊？ Chen Yan discovers that his dreams can predict the future. The first time, he dreams that the neighbor girl he's known for years is in danger, and rushes to save her at a crucial moment. What he doesn't know is that late at night, the girl next door stares at his messages and murmurs: "Xiaoyan, this time around, I won't let you slip away again." As Chen Yan predicts the future through his dreams time and again, he gradually r 0Votes41.9kRecs78.5kFans
- 36 I Hid the White Rose Behind Me 我将白玫瑰藏于身后 The white rose that has always remained hidden behind him will eventually be held in his arms. 0Votes22.7kRecs22.4kFans
- 37 My Landlord Is Actually a Superstar 我的房东竟是大明星 Xu Lin is an author on Qidian. He never expected that a novel he read online would come true: his landlady is a major star, and she’s also the heroine of his own novel... (Showbiz, everyday life, sweet romance, no angst.) 0Votes10.5kRecs43.3kFans
- 38 I Think of You on Rainy Days 雨天时我会想你 I don't know why, but I always run into you when it rains! I don't know why, but I think of you whenever it rains! When it rains from the sky, you can use an umbrella. But what do you do when it rains in your heart? 0Votes31.1kRecs20.4kFans
- 39 Korean Entertainment: Starting with Reply 1988 半岛娱乐从请回答1988开始 New book: Peninsula: From Extra to Chungmuro's Leading Man! One-line summary: The story of an extra actor who is reborn and makes a comeback. Full synopsis: A high-altitude stunt scene sends Kim Gihyeon, an extra and stunt double, straight to a parallel world. He accepts reality, but to his astonishment, he has none of his predecessor's memories! He has to guess everything! Just as Kim Gihyeon is at a loss, a text about an audition points him in the right direction. Fortunately, there's always a 0Votes13.8kRecs72.1kFans
- 40 I’m Reborn, and I’m Definitely Not Becoming an Entertainer 重生的我才不当艺人 That winter, Hybe began its takeover of S.M. I saw that the company’s founder, Mr. Lee, had embezzled 3.9 billion won in company assets. Everyone at the company was in a panic, and that image will stay with me forever. At that moment, I thought: If I could become a director at the company, I’d protect everything about S.M.! Now that heaven has let me return to the age of eighteen, I have to consider whether this is the only chance I’ll ever get. Restoring S.M. to its former glory is our duty! Yo 2Votes23.3kRecs88.5kFans
- 41 Peninsula: From Extra to Chungmuro Movie Star 半岛：从龙套到忠武路影帝 Jiang Zaixun has two faces On screen, he’s a rising star of Chungmuro, painstakingly trained by Hwang Jung-min. Off screen, he’s a set-seductress surrounded by four top-tier stars. Hwang Jung-min says he was born to be an actor After all, a man who can make an icy model, a teasing beauty, a bold rich woman, and a haughty idol all start fighting over him must have some “special acting skills.” This book is also known as: “How I Maxed Out My Acting Skills and Accidentally Unlocked the ‘Set Heartth 0Votes35.7kRecs63kFans
- 42 My Sister Is the Leader of a Girl Group 我的姐姐是女团队长 0Votes30kRecs45.3kFans
- 43 Time Wandering Through Memories 游走于记忆的时间 After a devastating blow sends him to the lowest point of his life, he gets the chance to start over. Will he seize the past, or the present? Tentatively, a lamb 0Votes7.6kRecs11.7kFans
- 44 My Idol Girlfriend 我的爱豆女友 In my memories, everyone's faces were full of easygoing, happy smiles back then. But fourteen years later, it seems everything has changed, and regrets have begun to pile up. It all starts with an ordinary actor, as he sets out to find that happiness again. 0Votes9.9kRecs19.7kFans
- 45 Peninsula: Don't Just Date on Fridays 半岛：不要只在周五恋爱 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. There are a lot of days in a week. Can we stop “dating” only on Fridays? [Set on the Korean Peninsula. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.] 1Votes16.3kRecs61.2kFans
- 46 Reply 2020 请回答二零二零 From the beginning of the year to the end, Cheng Qian’an never imagined his life would change so dramatically. Among countless paths leading to happiness or heartache, find the one that leads to a happy ending. The story begins in 2019. 0Votes40.2kRecs71kFans
- 47 The Whole World in an Instant 瞬息全世界 (hy) This is my first time writing. My writing is poor, and updates are irregular. Read at your own risk! “You said you didn’t bring me a present?” “I was afraid you’d look forward to the present more than you’d look forward to seeing me, Noona.” “I wouldn’t do that.” “Hm? What wouldn’t you do?” “Do your fans know you’re like this?” “They know I’m being forcefully… mmph…” “Hey!!! Chogure!” 0Votes15kRecs22kFans
- 48 The Peninsula Asteroid 半岛小行星 I came to become a star. I saw it, and I know I can make it. I conquer... Forget it, this place is too complicated to conquer. I'll just focus on romance instead. 362Votes393.5kRecs255.3kFans
- 49 Hancheng: A Door to the Future 韩城：我与未来有扇门 When Lin Xiuyuan from 2013 pushed open that door and arrived in 2025, what story would unfold? Then... The past Zheng Xiuyan would begin settling accounts with the future Jessica. Sulli and La Gu, who should have died, would stand before their own gravestones, separated from themselves by life and death. Lin Yun'er, who had made bad films for most of her life, would receive the true teachings from the future and begin to soar, with one goal: the Blue Dragon Best Actress award. Ham Eun-jeong, who 489Votes368.3kRecs249.2kFans
- 50 Peninsula: What Should I Do When the Novel’s Heroine Comes Looking for Me? 半岛：书中女主角找上我了怎么办 Lin Yuner: “So you're the one who wrote that I chased after you in your book?” Lin Ce: “...” Lin Yuner: “So you're the one who wrote that I loved you but couldn't have you?” Lin Ce: “...” Lin Yuner: “Well, now I'm going to chase after you. What are you going to do?” 0Votes13.5kRecs39.9kFans
