The Korean Peninsula, K-Pop 半岛，韩娱

1 半 Peninsula: The Grand Slam Is the Goal 半岛：目标大满贯 Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place骑虎不下Sports967k WordsOngoing Tennis + Korean entertainment. A penniless tennis player + a top-tier star in K-pop. Chen Jixian’s goal in his final year of high school was to get into Seoul National University. Then one day, a tennis master System hijacked his life. Don’t practice? I’ll sell your game account! Still not practicing? I’ll sell your fake house! Chen Jixian has no choice but to struggle through his studies while stepping into the worlds of professional tennis and K-pop. Female leads: Bae Joo-hyun, Yu Jimin, to be 664Votes43.2kRecs126.4kFans

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Tennis + Korean entertainment. A poor tennis player + a top K-pop female artist. Chen Jixian's goal in his senior year of high school was Seoul National University, but one day, a tennis master system hijacked him. Not practicing? I'll sell you my game account! Aren't you going to practice? I'm selling you a fake house! Chen Jixian could only study hard while entering the world of professional tennis and K-pop. Female leads: Bae Joo-hyun, Yoo Jimin, and others to be determined...

2 半 Peninsula: Starting with Collecting Debts from the Nation’s Little Sister 半岛：从催收国民妹妹开始 Love Hasn't Gone Smoothly爱情不太顺Urban1.6M WordsOngoing [One-Line Synopsis]: I only went to experience life and collect a debt. How did I become the girl group's cherished first love? [Full Synopsis]: In 2014, the entertainment industry on the peninsula was rocked by one scandal after another: a top-tier star left their group, a stunning beauty fell into depression, and someone was brutally attacked by the entire internet. The soul of a man in his thirties awoke in the body of a washed-up idol in his twenties. Bai Shiwen decided to live differently. 165Votes31.5kRecs132.2kFans

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[One-sentence summary]: I just went there to experience life and collect a debt, how did I become the white moonlight of the Peninsula Girls? [Official Introduction]: In 2014, the entertainment industry on the peninsula was rife with storms, including top idols leaving their groups, a beautiful actress suffering from depression, and widespread online attacks. A soul in its thirties awakens within the body of a twenty-two-year-old obscure idol. Baek Si-wen decided to change his way of life. To prepare for his role as a lowly scumbag in an independent film, he wore floral shorts and flip-flops to experience life as a loan shark, but unexpectedly knocked on the closed doors of several Peninsula actresses. [Also known as]: "The Best Actor Started by Collecting Debts in Floral Shorts," "I Really Didn't Want to Reform the K-Pop Workplace," and "Who Taught You This Way of Redemption?"

3 半 Why Not Date on the Peninsula Instead of Becoming a Cop? 半岛恋爱不好吗，非要当阿sir Little Bean Da Da Da小豆哒哒哒Urban1.9M WordsOngoing Is Dating on the Peninsula Not Nice? Why Insist on Being a Cop? Having a conscience is just the least noticeable of Cui Cheng'an's many virtues, alongside his dashing good looks, sharp wit, versatility, and consideration for others. Who could have guessed that the peninsula wouldn't allow someone so righteous to exist! It's okay. I just need to climb a little higher, then higher still. One day, I'll spread the light of justice across the world. This is a story full of positive energy and optimis 167Votes5.9kRecs22.4kFans

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Why can't you just fall in love on the peninsula? Why do you have to become a police officer? Having a conscience is just the least noticeable of Cui Cheng'an's many virtues, such as being handsome and dashing, humorous and witty, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and understanding. I never imagined that the Korean Peninsula wouldn't allow such a righteous person to exist! Kenchana, as long as you climb higher and higher, one day you will spread the light of righteousness to the world. This is a story full of positive energy and uplifting spirits. Hy, multiple female leads (mainly Girls' Generation + Crystal + Rabbit), half career and half daily life, male lead with growth, slow pace, not for those who dislike this.

4 半 Peninsula: I've Become a Lucky Charm 半岛：我成了锦鲤 HKDollUrban1.6M WordsOngoing “Blessing granted! The nation’s first love, Bae Suzy, has received the [Iconic Shot] tag: her on-camera presence will be maxed out for the next month, and the chance of her fancam going viral with an iconic shot has skyrocketed!” “Side effect: chance of her relationship being exposed +200%” Kim Chan: “???” Is there something wrong with this golden finger? Whatever, whatever. What does it matter to me if her relationship gets exposed? Before he could figure things out, the side effect came true a 1.2kVotes81.5kRecs102kFans

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"Blessing successful! National sweetheart Bae Suzy has been granted the 'Divine Photo' tag—her on-camera presence will be at its peak for the next month, with a skyrocketing chance of her fancams going viral!" Side effect: Relationship exposure rate +200% Jin Can: "???" Is there something wrong with this cheat code? Garlic Bird, Garlic Bird, what does her relationship being exposed have to do with me? Before he could even figure it out, the side effects materialized at lightning speed—D-Media's front-page headline: "Nation's First Love Bae Suzy's Late-Night Rendezvous!" Jin Can: "Hey, why am I the one who got exposed?" Law! That's it... From then on, Jin Can began his nomadic dynasty on the peninsula. [Multiple female leads], [Equal balance between career and romance] This book is also known as "Peninsula: Blessed Entries, But the Side Effect is Relationship Exposure?"

5 半 Peninsula: I Have an Equipment Slot 半岛：我有一个装备栏 Eight Days of Sleep a Week一星期睡八天Urban574k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Yin Mo had a dream he wanted to fulfill. Reborn into a new life, he planned to take advantage of a few trainees and fill his equipment slots to the brim. But who could have seen this coming? Before he could cut off the trainees' affections, his seniors came rushing in out of nowhere. Jiang Huiyuan: Boo-hoo, I was here first. Ning Yizhuo: Huh? Wasn't I planning to set him up with Xu Yiyang? Liu Zhimin: Doesn't matter. As long as I get to eat him. Minami Minegishi: ... 0Votes602Recs3.3kFans

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For Yin Mo, who was living a dream in his previous life, he was reborn and originally planned to take advantage of the trainees and fill his inventory with equipment, but who would have thought... Before the trainees could sever their ties, their seniors suddenly surged forward again. Jiang Huiyuan: Waaaaah, I was the first one here! Ning Yizhuo: Huh? Wasn't I planning to set him up with Xu Yiyang? Liu Zhimin: It doesn't matter, as long as I eat it. Mingnan:…

6 半 Peninsula: I Can Steal the Luck of Scandal-Ridden Stars 半岛：我能掠夺劣迹艺人运气 Yefimov叶菲莫夫Urban498k WordsOngoing Those who do good will be rewarded. Those who do evil will suffer the consequences. Lin Zhixun transmigrates to Korea in a parallel world. With the Good Deeds System, he keeps taking the hit works that disgraced celebrities used to make their names. “*Moon Embracing the Sun*? Mine now!” “*My Love from the Star*? Mine now!” “*Veteran*? Mine now!” “Choi Sulli, you’re mine... Wait! Why is this System even stealing the romantic fortunes of bad people for me?” 0Votes1.7kRecs7.8kFans

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Those who accumulate good deeds will surely have abundant blessings. Those who accumulate evil deeds will surely have abundant calamities. Lin Zhixun transmigrates to a parallel world of South Korea and, with the help of the Good Deeds System, continuously steals the works that made disgraced celebrities famous. "The Moon Embracing the Sun, it's mine!" "My Love from the Star is mine!" "Veteran, it's mine!" "Choi Sulli, mine... Wait! How come this system even stole the love interests of bad guys?"

7 韩 A Korean Entertainment Bad Boy: No One Can Reform Me! 韩娱浪子，没有人能改造我！ Give It a Try Now现在试试Urban1.9M WordsOngoing The story begins in 2013 and spans the second, third, fourth, and fifth generations. Li Longxi attends a friend's wedding. His stunning looks lead him into the celebrities' photo area by mistake, where the JYP chairman slaps the table and exclaims, "DiCaprio!" Born with extraordinary talent and blessed with a great background, he's gifted at everything, though singing, dancing, and acting are just hobbies. His career is taking off, and as long as he doesn't marry, having too many girlfriends is 16Votes13.9kRecs30.5kFans

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The story begins in 2013 and involves the second, third, fourth and fifth generations. Lee Yong-hee attended a friend's wedding and accidentally wandered into the celebrity photo area due to her stunning looks, prompting the JYP CEO to slam his fist on the table and exclaim, "DiCaprio!" He was born with exceptional talent and good fortune; his many talents are purely hobbies; he has a promising future in singing, dancing, and acting; he has too many girlfriends, so he's better off not getting married. When questioned by his fans and girlfriend, he argued vehemently, "It's normal for me to be a little fickle!" Looking back, Lee Lung-hee's career, spanning several years since his debut on the Korean Peninsula, unfolds slowly. He has tasted the tears shed by the nation's first love, heard the sweet words spoken by the most beautiful face, seen the strong face of a girl from a broken family, held the petite body of a South Korean heartbreaker, smelled the faint fragrance of a stubbornly growing, fresh cabbage, and held the soft hand of a strong-willed girl who debuted in a foreign country.

8 半 Peninsula: I Really Only Know How to Build a Career! 半岛：我真只会搞事业！ I'm Just a Wordsmith就是码字糕手Urban586k WordsOngoing [I, Shen Xiuqi, a graduate of Yonsei University, a child of destiny, only care about building my career!] "Then why are there so many reports about you hooking up with female idols?" "They were the ones after me... Slander! It's absolutely slander!" 0Votes1.5kRecs4.9kFans

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I, Shen Xiuqi, a graduate of Yonsei University, a prodigy, only know how to build a career! "Then why are there so many news reports about you dating female idols?" "That's... Slander! Absolutely slander!"

9 半 Peninsula: The Movie Star Begins After a Breakup 半岛：影帝从分手开始 My Family Has an Orange Grove我家有个橘子园Urban2.3M WordsCompleted 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

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This book is also known as "My Movie Star Uncle is Amazing". Fifteen-year-old Kim Minjung came to Seoul from Yangsan and moved into the home of his twenty-two-year-old popular actor uncle. The little guy suddenly discovered that his uncle was a very interesting person. But... Why do so many people want to be my aunt-in-law? "Minjung, be good, call me Auntie." "Minjung, your aunt bought you something delicious." "Minjung, actually… I also like your uncle." Note: The author's abilities are average, the career storyline is weak, and the content mainly focuses on daily life and romance. Please consider this carefully.

10 半 Peninsula: From Fake Streams to Superstar 半岛：从注水开始成为巨星 Luo Nan MSTIN罗南MSTINUrban709k WordsOngoing In 2015, Jiang Yan, a foreign green-card holder who had left BTS amid the controversy over the “man who insulted Korea,” made a decision. He had to become the pop superstar of this era! [Career-focused story, multiple heroines, dominant male lead, making it in America] 5Votes6.4kRecs15.5kFans

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In 2015, Kang Yeon, a foreign green card holder who withdrew from BTS due to allegations of "insulting Korean men," made a decision. He has to become the pop superstar of this era! [Career-oriented novel, multiple female leads, male protagonist, adventures in America]

11 半 Peninsula: They All Want Me 半岛：她们都想得到我 Who Left Their High Beams On?谁开的远光Urban868k WordsOngoing [Harem, alternate history, lighthearted, love triangle] At first, Chen Siyuan, who was about to study abroad on the Korean Peninsula, thought these were just strange role-playing chat groups. He never imagined it was all real! Outside the airport, rivalry and scheming, sharp words flying back and forth. Lin Yuna waves her phone, showing a screenshot of a chat from years ago: “You said your favorite member of Girls’ Generation was the group’s visual, and that I was your ideal type. Now I’m right 4Votes4.1kRecs11.1kFans

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[Hy, fictional setting, lighthearted, chaotic love triangle] At first, Chen Siyuan, who was about to study in the peninsula, thought these were just strange role-playing groups. But to my surprise, it was all true! Outside the airport, a fierce battle raged, with both open and covert struggles and sharp verbal exchanges taking place. Yoona waved her phone, displaying a screenshot of a chat from several years ago: "You said you liked Girls' Generation's visual the most, and that I was your ideal type. Now, I'm right here. Do you want to say it again in front of them?" Not to be outdone, Park Jiyeon pulled out a photo: "Oppa, I've watched you grow up." Choi Sulli looked innocent and gently tugged at his sleeve: I missed you so much on the peninsula! Mina showed no fear in front of her seniors, her gaze firm: Aren't you coming with me? Shin Ryujin, who quietly slipped up to her side, said: "Oppa, we'll take you to eat." This is just the tip of the iceberg. Chen Siyuan said, "I really just want to come to school!"

12 半 Peninsula Professor: Top-Tier Stars Are Forbidden from Auditing My Classes 半岛教授：顶流爱豆禁止蹭课 Daydreaming of Sweetness白日做甜梦Urban1.1M WordsCompleted As a professor, treating all students equally while tailoring instruction to each individual is a basic professional virtue. But there are always exceptions. Top-tier star, please stop auditing my classes immediately! Also known as: 1. “Three Years After Debuting, the Top-Tier Star’s White-Moonlight Has Returned to China” 2. “A Guide to Applying Child Psychology in Romantic Situations” 3. “Isn’t It Just a Matter of Paying More? Your Big Sister Has Plenty of Money” 4. “Apop: I’m Working as a Fore 0Votes13kRecs25.1kFans

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As a professor, teaching without discrimination and teaching according to students' aptitude are fundamental qualities. But there are always exceptions. To a certain top idol, please stop auditing classes immediately! Alternative title for this book: 1. "Three Years After Debut, the Top Idol's Unrequited Love Has Returned to China" 2. A Guide to the Application of Child Psychology in Romantic Relationships 3. "It's just adding money, right? I have plenty of money." 4. Apop: My Experience as a Foreign Language Teacher in Seoul 2.0

13 半 Peninsula: I’m a Hopeless Romantic, but They’ve Set Their Sights on Me 半岛：纯爱的我被她们盯上了 Ghost Princess Yao Yao鬼姬幺幺Urban1.4M WordsOngoing I don’t make the first move, I don’t turn anyone down, and I don’t take responsibility. That doesn’t make me a womanizer. I just don’t want to hurt any girl who loves me. Besides, if I’m sincere with every girl, how can that not count as true love?! 0Votes12.5kRecs24.3kFans

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Not taking the initiative, not refusing, and not taking responsibility doesn't mean I'm a jerk; it's because I don't want to hurt any of the girls who love me. Besides, if I'm sincere with every girl, how can it not be considered pure love?!

14 半 Peninsula: My Sisters Want to Make Me a Top-Tier Star 半岛：姐姐们想捧我当顶流 Life Is Bitter for All, So I Add Sugar众生皆苦我加糖Urban623k WordsOngoing By chance, He Chenxing helped a number of popular idols, then received an unexpected reward from these older-sister idols: they were going to make him a top-tier star on the peninsula. Kim Taeyeon, the second generation’s top vocalist, gave him one-on-one singing lessons; Bae Joo-hyun, the fourth generation’s most beautiful face, taught him to dance step by step; Idols from the fifth and sixth generations took turns lining up just for a chance to teach him in person. With treatment this good, He 0Votes4kRecs10kFans

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By chance, He Chenxing helped many popular idols, and then received an unexpected way of repaying them: they wanted to make him a top star on the peninsula. Kim Tae-yeon, the first lead vocalist of the second generation, provided one-on-one vocal coaching; Bae Joo-hyun, the fourth generation's number one beauty, personally teaches dance; Fifth and sixth generation idols have to take turns to get a chance to receive face-to-face instruction. Despite such generous treatment, He Chenxing didn't appreciate it and even tried to negotiate: "Singing, dancing, and rapping all the time is too boring. I don't want to practice anymore today. Unless, Nuna, you're willing to call me Oppa..."

15 半 Peninsula: The SM Director Who Neglects His Day Job 半岛：不务正业的SM理事 aboutzuUrban1.5M WordsOngoing (Korean entertainment, slow burn, mostly everyday life. If that's not your thing, don't read.) After being unexpectedly reborn, Yan Yan became a director at a major entertainment company on the Korean peninsula thanks to a contract. But... his own company has plenty of female artists, so why does he keep showing up at other entertainment companies? Noticing the complicated looks his own female artists give him, Yan Yan is at a loss for words. He swears to the heavens: "There's nothing going on b 73Votes7.2kRecs24.7kFans

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(Mostly K-pop, slow-burn, and slice-of-life content; please do not read if you dislike this genre.) Yan Yan, who was unexpectedly reborn, became a director of a large entertainment company in the peninsula because of a contract. However... Even though there are many female artists in his company, why does he keep appearing in other entertainment companies? Noticing the complicated look in his female celebrity's eyes, Yan Yan was speechless and swore to God: I am innocent with them, I did not steal them away. You have to believe me! You have to believe me!!! What? Don't believe me?! Since no one believes it, the only option is to turn ambiguity into reality and turn the opponent into one of our own.

16 半 Peninsula: My Novel's Infinite Loop 半岛之我的小说无限循环 Love You, Mom. See You Tomorrow爱你老妈丶明天见Urban1.7M WordsOngoing His novel, her fate. The cycle repeats, over and over, without end. Lee Hyunwoo runs through the labyrinth of time, determined to find the one answer that can save her before the end arrives. But what’s with all these other people?! “You’re from 2020?” “She’s mine! Stay away from her!” said a certain guy with no eyebrows. “You’re from 2025?” “Hey, listen to me this time!” said a certain divorced woman who had just escaped the graveyard of marriage. “And why is there an old lady from 2030?” “Hyun 4Votes16.8kRecs22.1kFans

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His novel, her fate. It goes on and on, endlessly. Lee Hyun-woo runs through the time maze, hoping to find the only answer to save her before the end. But what about those other people?! "Are you from 2020?" "She's mine! Stay away from her!" — Some guy with no eyebrows. "Are you from 2025?" "Okay, listen to me this time!" — A divorced woman who has just emerged from the "grave" of marriage. "Why is there a 2030-year-old auntie here?" "Xianyu Xi, Auntie can lead you to success~" — A certain forever solo leading lady. Korean entertainment often features multiple female leads; please do not read if you dislike this style.

17 半 Peninsula: An Introduction to Psychology 半岛：心理学概论 Invincible Strawberry Watermelon无敌草莓西瓜Urban1.2M WordsOngoing I’m studying abroad on the Korean Peninsula, a top psychology student at Korea University, a former rich second-generation heir, and now the Seoul Beggars’ Gang’s prospective leader. I woke up to find my family’s company bankrupt and my credit cards frozen! Send me 50 yuan, and I’ll tell you how I talked my way into getting by on other people’s money and made it to the top. Also known as I Live Off Others in Seoul and My House Is Full of Mentally Ill Idols Note: Everything in this book is includ 67Votes18.7kRecs29kFans

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I'm a psychology graduate from Korea University, a former rich kid, and now a prospective leader of the Seoul Beggars' Guild. I woke up to find my family's company bankrupt and my credit cards frozen! Add me on WeChat (V50) and I'll tell you my story of how I used my silver tongue to ride the wave of success and reach the pinnacle of life. Also known as "I Live Off My Wife in Seoul" and "My Roommate is a House Full of Mental Idols". Note: All content appearing in this book is for plot purposes and is unrelated to the author.

18 半 Peninsula: So What If I Debuted as Royalty? 半岛：出道就是皇族又怎样？ That Gentleman Loves Tea那位先生爱喝茶Urban868k WordsOngoing [HY, lighthearted, balancing career and romance, one female lead (two relationships)] Song Muryul never expected to be branded an “industry plant” before he’d even debuted. Seeing all the speculation about him, he could only say: So what? He really is an industry plant, just one who’s a little better-looking, a little more talented, and comes from a slightly better background. So what if the company favors someone like him? 3Votes14.9kRecs22.2kFans

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[HY, relaxed lifestyle, balances career and love, single woman (dated two relationships)] Song Mulu never expected that he would be given the title of "royal family" before he even debuted. Looking at the various speculations about him from the outside world, he said: So what? He is indeed royalty, but he's just a bit more handsome, stronger, and has a better background. So what if he's royalty in the company?

19 半 Peninsula: The Romance-Driven Idol 半岛：恋爱系爱豆 Little Octopus Cake章鱼小糕Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Bai Ju had never thought about becoming an idol, but after considering his situation: He could sing and dance, was healthy, needed little sleep, wasn't afraid of the cold, and had plenty of energy. He was handsome, could copy songs, and was on the peninsula. Wasn't he practically born to be an idol? Since he was here, he might as well give it a try. [Multiple heroines, no System, an even split between career and romance, mostly everyday life.] 21Votes73.4kRecs114kFans

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Bai Ju hadn't considered becoming an idol, but he thought about his own situation: He can sing and dance, is physically fit, sleeps little, isn't afraid of the cold, and has plenty of energy. He's handsome, can copy songs, and lives on the peninsula. Isn't he a chosen idol? Since we're already here, we might as well give it a try. [Multiple female leads, no system, balanced focus on career and romance, primarily slice-of-life stories.]

20 半 The Peninsula's Producer-Type Lover 半岛之制作系恋爱人 Taco with Kimchi塔可加泡菜Urban2.0M WordsOngoing Gu Chengxuan, who has a real “talent” for writing and producing music, transferred from the University of Southern California to Korea University for one reason: to be his older sister’s student before graduating. All he wanted was to quietly get through the school year and then return to North America to graduate without a hitch. But things didn’t go as planned... “Chengxuan! This time, I won’t lose again!” “Xiao Xuan... You promised you’d watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Taipei 101 with m 118Votes10.2kRecs30kFans

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Gu Chengxuan, who has a "talent" for music composition and production, transferred from the University of Southern California to Korea University just so he could be his sister's student before graduating. His original intention was simply to spend the academic year quietly and then return to North America to graduate smoothly. But things didn't go as planned... "Seung-hyun~ I will never lose again this time!" "Xiaoxuan... You promised to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks with me at Taipei 101..." "Hyun-chan... Let's get married." "Gu Chengxuan, do whatever you want, don't act like someone can't live without you!" "Gu Chengxuan! Without you, I'd be so stupid..." "Gu Chengxuan... We'll still go to the PC room together in the future, right?" "Oppa! Please love me, just as I love you." "Gu Chengxuan-xi! Eternal love, a happy future—I won't say those things, and you wouldn't believe them anyway, so you don't need to run away out of fear! Maybe… I mean maybe, maybe we're destined to break up… but at least for now, please be with me!" This book is also known as: Peninsula: I Have a Strange Music Library in My Head "The Peninsula: Women with Their Own Background Music" "Even if I jump off this cliff! I'll be single for life! I'd never date a female idol again!" P. S.: The author graduated from Korea University and lives in South Korea; the content is absolutely true.

21 半 Peninsula: The Career-Driven Actor 半岛：事业系演员 Every Goodbye Brings Heartache再见皆是圥忈Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Jin You'an never thought about becoming an actor, but it wasn't up to him. He can sing, dance, and act; he can brave the cold and hold his liquor; he's handsome and knows how to charm women. Isn't he a born actor? Since he's already here, he might as well give it a shot. From the Baeksang Arts Awards to the Blue Dragon Awards and then the Grand Bell Awards, who could have guessed Jin You'an would make it this far so quickly? (HY, multiple female leads, no System, career and romance progress toge 0Votes1.3kRecs4.2kFans

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Kim Yoo-an never considered becoming an actor, but he had no choice in the matter. He can sing, dance, and act; he's not only resistant to the cold but also drinks alcohol; he's handsome and can charm girls—isn't he a chosen actor? Since we're already here, we might as well give it a try. From Baekhwang to Qinglong and then to Daechong, heaven knows how fast Kim Yoo-an has progressed. (Hy, multiple female leads, no system, career and romance progressing simultaneously, slice-of-life)

22 半 Peninsula: We Agreed to Become Meng Nan Together, and You Betrayed Us 半岛：说好一起当梦楠，你玩叛变 Minmin Is Winter旼旼是冬天Urban3.4M WordsOngoing Lin Yian was a struggling writer of Korean entertainment fan fiction who’d been dropped by his editor. Every day, he did nothing but chat in his readers’ group. Then one day, a stranger suddenly pulled him into a group chat. Everyone in the group was a kindred spirit. For some reason, they kept sharing news and songs from a year in the future. After checking for himself, Lin Yian realized everything they said was true. Then a talent scout happened to approach him, and armed with this bug, he suc 114Votes16.9kRecs48.4kFans

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Lin Yi'an, who was originally a struggling writer of Korean entertainment novels and spent her days just chatting with her readers, was suddenly pulled into a group chat by a stranger one day. The group was full of "like-minded people" who would inexplicably post news and songs about events that would happen a year later. After verification, Lin Yi'an found that everything they said was true. So, he was scouted by a talent agent and, with this bug in his head, successfully made his way to the peninsula. From then on, he embarked on a journey of daily chatting in group chats, rescuing them, and starting as a trainee before gradually climbing to the top. But why was I added to this group chat, and why do the people in the group always send me messages at crucial moments? It seems that he needs to find the answers to all of this on his own. However, since there's a bug, then falling in love... Isn't that reasonable? [Hy has many female characters, female lead character cards will be added gradually]

23 半 Peninsula: I Wanted to Win So Badly 半岛之我太想赢了 I Have Zhenlü to Keep Me Company我有真率陪伴Urban916k WordsCompleted I'd heard the Korean entertainment industry was a deep pool. After Lin Qianqiao came here and took a look around, he borrowed a line: I came, I saw, and in the end, I won... 0Votes2kRecs3.4kFans

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Having heard that the entertainment industry in Peninsula Entertainment is very murky, Lin Qianqiao borrowed a phrase after taking a look around. I came, I saw, I finally won...

24 半 Peninsula: Pure Love Is My Lie 半岛：纯爱是我的谎言 The Eyes of Hyakume百目鬼的眼睛Urban568k WordsCompleted Jiang Shangyu, once a top student in a music department, accidentally transmigrates into a handsome body. As the company's ambitious project, he reaps the rewards of his success and finds no small measure of success in love as well. Pei Zhuxuan: "Do you still remember Irene from Daegu?" Couqi Shaya: "Love doesn't have to come in any particular order." Ming Jingnan: "The fact that I like you and whether you like me are two separate things." At last, Jiang Shangyu, who had always believed hims 0Votes1.9kRecs6.1kFans

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Jiang Shangyu, a top student in the music department, unexpectedly transmigrated into a handsome body. As the company's ambitious project, it not only reaped huge profits but also achieved considerable success in its personal life. Bae Joo-hyun: Do you still remember Irene from Daegu? Sana Minatozaki: Love doesn't have a time limit. Mina: My liking you and whether you like me or not are two different things. Jiang Shangyu, who prided himself on his invincible pure love, finally realized that his pure love was just a lie.

25 重 Reborn, I Short the Korean Peninsula 重生的我做空半岛 The Gentle One in the Old City旧城柔理人Urban2.3M WordsOngoing If you dislike HY, don't read. The story is split 40% business and 60% romance. [Corporate warfare + short selling + acquisitions + multiple heroines] (Fifth generation: Short, Cha, Wa, Whale, Chi; Sixth generation: Bao, Monster, Meow, Kiss; Fourth generation: Ink, Rabbit) In his previous life, Cao Yisen suffered a crushing defeat on Wall Street. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to a time before any of the storms had begun. This time, he wouldn't chase rising prices or believe the 106Votes10.8kRecs20.7kFans

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If you don't like this, please don't enter. Career and relationships are split 40/60. [Business warfare + short selling + acquisition + multiple female leads]. (Five Dynasties: Dwarf, Zha, Wa, Whale, Chi;) 6th Generation: Treasure Monster, Meow, Kiss; Fourth generation: Ink, Rabbit) In his previous life, Cao Yisen suffered a crushing defeat on Wall Street. When he opened his eyes again, he was back before all the storms had occurred. In this life, he doesn't chase high prices, doesn't believe in stories, and only stands on the other side of the market when everyone is at their most enthusiastic. Short Kakao, buy Netflix at the bottom; Invested in Starship and acquired CUBE; From Ador to Hybe, from The Black Label to YG, and then to SM... On one hand, there's shorting the market and reaping the profits from the bubble; On one hand, they manage the Korean entertainment industry and create idols. While others chase after celebrities, he studies their valuations. While others compete for a seat, he competes for a board seat. As one girl group after another rose to prominence under his guidance, and as South Korea's largest entertainment companies were gradually incorporated into his capital empire, Cao Yisen finally realized— Idols, popularity, and emotions are essentially another kind of high-leverage game. Popularity, public opinion, and beliefs are more easily pushed to their limits than stocks. In this life, he not only needs to short the market, but also needs to operate within the system. Verified by hand: How much is the myth of the peninsula really worth?

26 半 Peninsula: I Play for Real! 半岛：我玩的就是真实！ HKDollUrban4.7M WordsCompleted They all say a rap star has to be real, has to keep it real, okay, no problem. I can't keep it real with you trolls, so I'll keep it real with the female idols you love most instead... Also known as: “I'm Real, So I'm Going to Date!” and “I'm a Rapper, So It's Only Natural for Me to Be a Bit of a Player, Right?” 16Votes63.7kRecs111.6kFans

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My new book, "People on the Peninsula: I Became a Lucky Koi," has been released. They all say rap stars need to be real, authentic, okay? No problem, I can't be real to you haters, so I'll just be real to your favorite female idol... This book is also known as "I'm Really Going to Date!" And "It's Okay to Be a Jerk as a Rapper, Right?"

27 半 Peninsula: Secret Intelligence 半岛之秘密信息 Youthful Fantasies Without Pigheads青春幻想没有猪头Urban3.1M WordsOngoing 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

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After his rebirth, Han Shujun only wanted to write a few blockbuster dramas to make a good living. Until he met... "S, do you think the pose in the photo I sent you looks good?" "Oppa, there are a few difficult scenes in the filming, I want to act them out with you in person…" "Shujun-xi, can I come to your house tonight to discuss the script?" Years later, Han Shujun discovered that everything he had today originated from a strange, secret message. (Multiple female leads, primarily focused on romance, with detailed character descriptions and a secondary focus on career development. If you enjoy slice-of-life stories, you're welcome to read on.)

28 韩 K-Pop Witch Hyoyeon 韩娱之魔女孝渊 Nine Wings九翅Urban3.5M WordsOngoing A female star appeared in Kim Hyoyeon’s dream!!! So Hyoyeon picked up a guitar, picked up a pen, and learned many more things. Together with her friends, she set out to write a more glorious future! This is the brand-new story of the Dance Queen!!! 0Votes255.2kRecs18.5kFans

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A female celebrity appeared in Kim Hyo-yeon's dream!!! So, Hyoyeon picked up the guitar, picked up a pen, and learned many more things. Together with her friends, let's create an even more brilliant future! This is the story of the brand new Dance Queen!!!

29 人 On the Peninsula, I Start Out Living with My Aunt and Her Teammate 人在半岛，开局与小姨队友同居 My Family Has a Big Fish我家有一条大鱼Urban839k WordsCompleted A nerdy artist who draws shojo manga comes to the peninsula to dodge deadlines. For certain reasons, he has no choice but to live with his aunt’s teammate. Kim Taeyeon: Xiaoyan, the story in your manga seems awfully familiar. Lin Yan: Because it’s the story of how I pursued you, Noona. 0Votes10.9kRecs35.3kFans

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The story follows a male otaku artist who comes to the peninsula to escape deadlines for drawing shoujo manga, only to find himself forced to live with his aunt's teammate for certain reasons. Jin Taeyon: Xiaoyan, the story in your comic looks familiar. Lin Yan: Because that's the story of how I pursued my older sister.

30 这 Idol Singer, Please Mind Your Manners 这位偶像歌手请自重 Depicting Our Time描绘我们的时间Urban336k WordsOngoing (One female lead, with a slice-of-life focus.) “Kiss me.” “Ma’am, this is a counseling room, not a hotel.” “Oh. Then I’ll kiss you.” “?” “Dr. Li, why don’t you come up to my place for a while?” “It’s too late. I should go home.” “You had coffee, you watched a movie, and now you’re telling me you want to leave? Dream on!” “?” “Dr. Li, when are you going to marry me?” “From a professional ethics standpoint, our relationship can’t get too… mm… mmm.” “How about now?” “?” Li Jingchen 0Votes7.1kRecs12.3kFans

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(Single female lead, slice-of-life style.) Kiss me. "Madam, this is a psychological counseling room, not a hotel." "Oh, then I'll kiss you." "?" "Dr. Li, please come up to my house for a visit." "It's too late, I need to go back." "You've had your coffee and watched the movie, and now you're telling me you want to go back? Dream on!" "?" "Dr. Li, when are you going to marry me?" "From a professional ethics standpoint, our relationship cannot be too... Um... Umm." "And now?" "?" Li Jingchen helplessly wiped the lipstick from the corner of his mouth. I still can't understand how I ended up getting trapped in this situation just because I was trying to get treatment for an illness.

31 半 Peninsula: Make JYP Great Again! 半岛：让JYP再次伟大！ Peninsula PDnim半岛PDnimUrban1.2M WordsOngoing In 2025, JYP, once a powerhouse among girl group agencies, found itself in trouble once again. TWICE, once a chart-topping group, had grown old and lost their former influence. ITZY, hailed as monster rookies at their debut, had managed to make sure everyone knew they’d flopped. NMIXX had plenty of talented singers and dancers, but poor marketing had kept them lukewarm ever since their debut. Back in 2014, Kang Seong Hun was going to make JYP great again! 0Votes10kRecs31kFans

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In 2025, JYP Entertainment, once a renowned girl group company, fell into difficulties again. TWICE, the once-dominant group, is now old and their former glory has faded. ITZY, who debuted as monster rookies, successfully made everyone realize that they had flopped. Despite having many talented singers and dancers, NMIXX has remained relatively unknown due to a lack of effective marketing. Back to 2014, Kang Sung-hoon wants to make JYP great again!

32 半 Peninsula: I’m Only Seventeen, Why Make Me an Old Man Making a Comeback? 半岛：才十七岁就让我老登逆袭？ Vast and Surging磅礴澎湃Urban1.4M WordsOngoing “At thirty, you've achieved nothing. While visiting your adoptive parents, you unexpectedly reunite with your childhood sweetheart. She's now an industry-leading idol, wealthy beyond measure, and the gap between you is like a chasm. Yet she still cherishes the bond you shared and tries to help you.” Staring at the bandage his childhood sweetheart held out to him, Jiang Zhihe fell into deep thought. Wait... System, did you get the wrong place? He's only seventeen! What do you mean, ‘achieved noth 78Votes7.3kRecs40.6kFans

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"At thirty, having accomplished nothing, you unexpectedly reunite with your childhood sweetheart when you visit your adoptive parents. Now, she's a top idol in the industry, incredibly wealthy, and the gap between you is like an insurmountable chasm. Yet, she, loyal and devoted, still remembers your past friendship and tries to offer you help." Looking at the band-aid handed to him by his childhood friend, Jiang Zhihe fell into deep thought. Wait... System, are you in the wrong place? He's only seventeen! Thirty years old and accomplished nothing?! What the hell?!

33 半 An Idol from a Foreign Land on the Peninsula 半岛异乡人偶像 Red Beans Burning in the Southern Lands南国燃红豆Urban1.6M WordsCompleted This is the story of a young man pursuing his dreams in a foreign land. This is the story of a young man learning to become a man. This is a story about friendship and love. 0Votes47.2kRecs0Fans

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This is the story of a young man pursuing his dreams in a foreign land. This is the story of a boy learning to become a man. This is a story about friendship and love.

34 半 Peninsula: My Shiba Inu Girlfriend 半岛：我的柴犬女友 That Gentleman Loves Tea那位先生爱喝茶Urban1.8M WordsCompleted One night, a top-tier star suddenly posted that he wanted to fall in love. His fans flooded the comments, crying and saying that their boy had finally grown up. Pei Shuyuan: Is this the wrong reaction? Aren’t fans usually supposed to stop their idols from dating? One fan, whose comment was pinned: The old turtle spirit has finally fallen for someone? Pei Shuyuan: ??? Also known as: “With My Childhood Friend and the Girl Who Appeared Out of Nowhere, How Could I Possibly Lose When I Started with M 0Votes29.8kRecs41.6kFans

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One evening, a top idol suddenly posted that he wanted to be in a relationship. Fans burst into tears in the comments, saying that their child had finally grown up. Pei Shuyuan: Isn't this art style a bit off? Shouldn't fans generally stop their idols from dating? A fan's comment that was pinned: Has that old turtle spirit finally fallen for human desires? Pei Shuyuan: ??? This book is also known as "My Childhood Sweetheart and the One Who Fell From the Sky: How Could I Lose Since I Had Maxed Out My Favorability from the Start?"

35 半 Peninsula: From Extra to Chungmuro Movie Star 半岛：从龙套到忠武路影帝 Love Hasn't Gone Smoothly爱情不太顺Urban1.8M WordsCompleted 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

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Kang Jae-hoon has two faces— In the drama, it is the Chungmuro Ziwei Star that Hwang Jung-min personally crafted; Off-screen, she's a succubus surrounded by four top stars on set. Hwang Jung-min said he was born to be an actor. After all, a man who can simultaneously create a love triangle with an icy model, a stunningly beautiful woman, a straightforward rich woman, and an arrogant idol must have some "special acting skills". This book is also known as: "About the fact that my acting skills are maxed out but I was passively given the 'heartthrob on set' buff."

36 兔 My Bunny-Girl Girlfriend Is a Top Star 兔系女友是王牌大明星 Lin Nayeon's Front Teeth林娜琏的门牙Urban861k WordsCompleted All I want is to slack off, but the company’s star entertainer is chasing after me. “Oppa, let’s get married!” “Calm down! If we get married now, the CEO will kill me!” Also known as: “My Easy Ride at JYP,” “I Slacked Off and Caught a Real Bunny,” “No Dating at Work,” and “I’m Sorry, Mr. CEO” 0Votes3.3kRecs10.1kFans

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I just wanted to slack off, but I ended up being pursued by the company's star artist. "Oppa, let's get married!" "Calm down! If we get married now, the president will fight me to the death!" This book is also known as "My Side Job at JYP" and "Slacking Off and Getting a Real Rabbit". "Romantic Relationships Within the Company Are Not Allowed" and "President, I'm Sorry"

37 半 The Peninsula Asteroid 半岛小行星 Chickens and Rabbits in a Cage鸡兔同笼Urban7.4M WordsOngoing 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

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I'm here to become a star. I saw it, I'm sure I can succeed. I'm going to conquer... Never mind, this place is too complicated to conquer, I'll just focus on my love life.

38 半 Cicadas on the Peninsula 半岛蝉鸣日记 Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sentences七八九十句Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Someone turns over the leaves again and again, only to discover that cicadas don't sing only in summer. The cicada also notices that the person turning over the leaves seems to be different each time. HY. If that's not your thing, don't read. 0Votes10.6kRecs24.8kFans

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Some people repeatedly turned over the leaves of the tree and discovered that cicadas chirped not only in the summer. The cicada also noticed that the person turning over the leaves seemed to be different each time. Hy, enter at your own risk if you are not a fan.

39 请 Reply 2020 请回答二零二零 Kong Kui孔魁Urban1.9M WordsCompleted 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

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Cheng Qian'an couldn't understand why his life would undergo such a dramatic change from the beginning to the end of the year. Let's find a future that leads to a happy ending among the countless paths of happiness or trouble. The story begins in 2019. Welcome to join our group for discussion: 881760300

40 瞬 The Whole World in an Instant 瞬息全世界 Carbon Dioxide Bubbles二氧化碳气泡Urban786k WordsOngoing (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

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(Hy) This is my first time writing, so my writing is poor and updates will be irregular. Please proceed with caution! "Didn't you say you didn't bring me a gift?" "I'm afraid Nuna will be more looking forward to the gift than to me." "I would never do that." "Huh? What would that be like?" Do your fans know you're doing this? "Knowing that I was raped by the leader of a popular girl group... Mmm..." "Ah!!! Cugre!"