Korean Entertainment Reading List (Personal Favorites) 韩娱书单（符合个人喜好）
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- 1 Hancheng 2018 韩城2018 [Korean Showbiz] At the end of 2017, Zhou Chengbin suddenly found himself in the body of an overseas trainee on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. He started out by auditioning for the NCT 2018 project, then made his way through the entertainment industry. In this business, some people are industry darlings, some rely on luck, and some make it through sheer talent... And Zhou Chengbin seems to have it all! When it comes to the Korean entertainment scene, three words: I know it all! 0Votes2.1kRecs10.5kFans
- 2 A Peninsula Experience Seeker: It All Began with Meeting Crown 半岛体验派，从遇见皇冠开始 Reborn on the Korean Peninsula, starting with an encounter with T-ara. 0Votes1.5kRecs83Fans
- 3 Life as a Peninsula Talent Manager 半岛经纪人人生 After leaving his agency for personal reasons, Li Shan is brought back to the Korean Peninsula once again. Can he successfully rekindle an old relationship, or will he begin a new, innocent romance? 0Votes7.3kRecs3.6kFans
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Peninsula: I Really Am Not a Nice Guy! 半岛：我真的不是暖男啊！
Chu Nan: Please, I’m begging you! Will you let me go? Her: No way! Chu Nan: You can’t force someone to love you! Her: So what? I just need the melon to be ripe! Chu Nan: Waaaaah~ You can keep me here, but you can’t keep my heart! Her: I don’t care! As long as you stay! Chu Nan: Ah~ No! Help! I’m being abducted by a man-stealer!
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- 5 Peninsula: The All-Round Singer 半岛：全能歌手 “Chengsheng xi, as a singer, what do you think matters most?” Song Hui smiled. “Acting!” 0Votes1kRecs6kFans
- 6 Peninsula: It All Began When I Was Exposed with a Top-Tier Star 半岛：从和顶流爱豆被曝光开始 hy "What? D Agency exposed that we're dating?" "What else? It's trending right now." "Then what do we do?" "Let it be." 0Votes5.2kRecs24.3kFans
- 7 My Magic Phone on the Korean Peninsula 半岛之我的魔幻手机 After arriving on the Korean Peninsula, Lin Yu unexpectedly gets a smart phone called Sha Niu. From then on, he reaches the pinnacle of life~ (A slow burn, not a power fantasy, mostly everyday life. If that's not your thing, don't read.) 0Votes5.3kRecs11.4kFans
- 8 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
- 9 Peninsula: I Became a Godlike Beauty 半岛：我成神颜了 Song Jing was roused from a deep sleep by ‘himself,’ still groggy, only to discover that he had switched bodies with the famous beauty of the peninsula. And so, the lives of two people who had always run on parallel tracks began to intertwine. Before long, she became Song Jing’s girlfriend... Sister Pei: “Next time we switch, I want to...” Song Jing immediately and sternly rejected this outrageous proposal. hy. One heroine. 0Votes1.1kRecs38Fans
- 10 Reborn: Reshaping Peninsula Entertainment 重生：重塑半岛娱乐 [] After waking up back in 2010, Lee Jae-hyun is ready to wipe away the shame of his past. 0Votes5.1kRecs6.9kFans
- 11 My Idol Girlfriend Is Always Hounding Me for Manuscripts 偶像女友总爱催稿 “Can you do that thing again?” “Which thing?” “You know, that thing.” “…Women only slow down my drawing!” 0Votes4.5kRecs13kFans
- 12 From Esports to the Peninsula 半岛从电竞开始 I'm a professional esports player. Victory, a championship skin, fame, and a celebrity career: I want it all! What? Too greedy... You haven't seen how much greedier I can be. 0Votes3.1kRecs44.9kFans
- 13 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
- 14 Who Says I Only Pick Girlfriends from Short Kings? 谁说我只在矮子王里选女友 “Oppa, this is our leader, the kindest person in the whole world.” “I know.” “Oppa, isn’t Hyewon unnie pretty?” “She’s beautiful.” “Oppa, you must not recognize this one. She’s our foreign member.” “I know her. Her name sounds just like yours. You’re both Sakura.” Feeling several pairs of eyes glaring at him, Li Qi could only sigh helplessly. Why was it so hard to find a girlfriend he could marry? He was such a nice guy. A relaxed, everyday story. Take it slow. 0Votes6.2kRecs6.1kFans
- 15 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
- 16 My Daughter Is the Maknae of a Girl Group 我女儿是女团忙内 Living on the peninsula, he unexpectedly finds himself with a daughter. Who would have thought she’d become the youngest member of a girl group, and a pretty impressive one at that! For his daughter’s sake, the old man has no choice but to return to his old line of work and join her as they take the entertainment industry by storm... 0Votes1.5kRecs5.9kFans
- 17 The Peninsula's Romantic Chef 半岛浪漫主厨 At thirty, Zhang Jae-eon strolled down the Champs-Élysées and gazed at the Eiffel Tower, a witness to romance and chance encounters. In an instant, a flood of memories came rushing back... 0Votes1.4kRecs55Fans
- 18 Peninsula: Reborn, I Only Want to Be an Idol 半岛：重生的我只想做偶像 After being reborn, he accidentally became the idol emperor of the peninsula. 0Votes2.3kRecs15.5kFans
- 19 Office Romance on the Peninsula 半岛社内恋爱 Ever since joining the company, Lin Yunchu, the youngest member, had been looked after by his older sisters in every way. Before long, everyone at the company knew that Stray Kids' youngest member had a serious sister complex. But at some point, Lizhi noticed that Lin Yunchu had changed what he called her, using her real name instead. She stood in front of him and grabbed him by the collar, just as she used to. “Lin Yunchu, remember that I'm older than you. You have to call me big sister, unders 0Votes2kRecs7.8kFans
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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.]
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- 21 Peninsula Aide 半岛辅佐官 This book is also known as A Redneck’s Coming-of-Age Diary in the Countryside of Gangwon-do and My Cute Little Sister Couldn’t Possibly Be Red Velvet, among other titles. 0Votes3.6kRecs14.3kFans
- 22 Peninsula: I'm the Girl Group's Driver 半岛：我是女团驾驶员 A young man who unexpectedly awakened memories of a parallel world returned to the peninsula, only to find himself surrounded by beautiful idol girls. Qin Lang, master of juggling multiple romances, has just one worry every day: which lovely noona should he sneak off to the woods with behind everyone’s back today? 0Votes11.6kRecs27.5kFans
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Peninsula: Back Together with the Energetic Idol 半岛：与圆气偶像复合了
Sometimes, overthinking things doesn't lead to the perfect ending. Jiang Wenxuan used to think too much about everything. But once he calmed down, he realized that following his heart might lead to an ending he liked even more. One female lead: Zhang Yuanying. A story about rekindling a love after a breakup.
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- 24 Let Go of That Oppa 放开那个欧巴 “Just because I’m poor, lowly, plain-looking, and short, does that mean I’m not qualified, that I don’t deserve to date you!?” Jiang Can: “…” He lowered his head slightly and looked down at her. The girl before him looked about 1.53 meters tall. Even in platform shoes, she was still under 1.6 meters. Yellow hair, dark skin, large pores, and a flat nose... Oh my god, you actually have the nerve to say that? Jiang Can glanced her over and nodded firmly. … [Ding! Hon points +1!] 0Votes11.3kRecs39.6kFans
- 25 Peninsula: When Flowers Bloom in Our Youth 半岛：花开少年时 Min Seong-jun discovered that, ever since childhood, peach blossoms had bloomed one after another throughout his youth. He looked up and saw peach blossoms in full bloom along the road ahead, beneath a dazzling canopy of stars. 0Votes1kRecs5.5kFans
- 26 Peninsula's Star Striker 半岛冠军射手 The story of a cold-faced man going pro in the Korean peninsula. Half for the championships, half for the idols. 0Votes2.5kRecs99Fans
- 27 Peninsula: I'm Too Popular After Debuting in the Center Position 半岛：C位出道的我太受欢迎 In the summer of 2021, eighteen-year-old Zhang Zhishu took a risk. A rookie trainee who’d joined the industry halfway through, a born idol, a survival show god, the peninsula’s first green-card center... Those were some of the labels he earned on the competition show. The show ended, but his career as an idol was only just beginning. “If I hadn’t made that mistake back then, would you belong only to me now?” “We were both too slow to understand, and we’ve been carrying so much. Now I just want t 0Votes11.8kRecs30.5kFans
- 28 Peninsula: The Last Glory 半岛：最后的荣光 A HY novel. What happens when two souls merge? What happens on the journey to finding yourself? How will he deal with the lovely women who keep appearing around him? Singer, actor, producer, heir to a chaebol family: with all these identities, he keeps creating miracles in this colorful world. What will his final glory be? 0Votes4.6kRecs6.9kFans
- 29 My Girlfriend Is Actually a Transmigrator 女友竟是穿越者 With the help of the "Emotional Mentor" and "Southern Peninsula Netizens," the young Yuan Huairen begins pursuing idol trainee Bae Joo-hyun. However, he gradually discovers that the more calculating a person is, the more easily they fall into unexpected predicaments. It is better to return to one's heart and pursue a peaceful life. Thus Yuan Huairen says, "Ms. Bae, my cat can do a backflip." At a round table, if someone picks up the napkin on the right first, everyone else has no choice but to p 0Votes14.1kRecs8kFans
- 30 Peninsula Investigator 半岛调查员 After three car crashes, two fires, a lightning strike, and being hit by two dump trucks in just seven days, little investigator Lin Yu somehow survived. Following a voice in his heart, he was forced to come to this tiny island nation. Who could have guessed... That once he got here, he’d never be able to leave… 0Votes2.8kRecs6.5kFans
- 31 Peninsula: My Girlfriend Is the Lead Singer 半岛：我的主唱女友 Sun Seung-wan: How about we make a trade? Shen Yan: A trade? Sun Seung-wan: I mean this... In the soft yellow glow of the streetlamp, Shen Yan studied the water in his hand and said nothing. He didn't know that this was where their story began… (A light, sweet little romance. Enjoy!) 0Votes7.7kRecs16.5kFans
- 32 In the Peninsula, I Refuse to Be a Couch Potato 人在半岛，不做咸鱼 After moving, Lin Yaosen discovered that his life seemed to have turned completely upside down. All he wanted was to lie low, but he became a global top-tier star. The leader of a hugely popular girl group, once seemingly out of reach, moved in next door. The person he fell in love with at first sight turned out to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Then there was the neighbor girl whose feelings had changed, and the silly, stubborn one who loved and fought with him. Lin Yaosen: I’m reall 0Votes3.5kRecs17.3kFans
- 33 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
- 34 Peninsula: A Gaming Streamer Would Never Meet a Beautiful Idol 半岛：游戏主播不会遇到美女爱豆 At the best years of their lives, they met him. His world grew more radiant with the arrival of two beams of light, one after the other. When fate brought them together, sparks flew. Two loves took shape, and two bonds were forged. This is a story that belongs only to him, her, and her. (Also known as “I Really Never Meant to Fall for a Beautiful Idol” and “How I, a Pure-Love Warrior, Ended Up in an Idol Love Triangle.”) (HY, two female leads. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.) 0Votes2.9kRecs8.8kFans
- 35 Falling Blossoms on the Peninsula 半岛之落花 A riot of colors gradually dazzles the eye. The strongest physique, the nation’s first love: will the newcomer actress prove that the old is better, or will the young female idol come out on top? The author’s new book, Peninsula: I’m Going to Be Great Again, is now out. Please show it lots of support! Thank you! 0Votes10.2kRecs46kFans
- 36 I Become a Chaebol in South Korea 我在南韩做财阀 New book: This Punishment Is Pretty Great Reborn in South Korea, he originally planned to slack off and lie flat. Unexpectedly, the System showed up, late but right on time, and unlocked the “Big Brother” profession. Determined to become a good big brother for the new century, Li Zhenyu goes flying farther and farther over the crest of the waves. 0Votes19.8kRecs87.1kFans
- 37 Peninsula: After My White Moonlight Left, I Went on a Rampage! 半岛：白月光走后，我杀疯了！ After his white moonlight left, the peninsula lost a pure-hearted boy and gained a scumbag who looks at even dogs with tender affection. 4Votes98.6kRecs162.3kFans
- 38 Little Tastes of Life on the Peninsula 半岛小食光 (HY slice of life. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.) Li Ran was determined to lie flat. He never imagined a lie would bring him to the Korean peninsula. He never imagined his life would fall into chaos after that, either. He tried to sort out the mess, but somehow only made it worse. Lying flat really is best, Li Ran said. 0Votes2.1kRecs19.8kFans
- 39 Peninsula: Prologue to the Violet 半岛：紫罗兰的序章 An extremely slow burn, so enter with caution. See a different side of the peninsula through the female lead's eyes. 41Votes41.5kRecs29.4kFans
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Peninsula: The Career-Minded Star Who Debuted from the Short-Lived Girl Group 半岛：从矮丸出道的事业咖
She wants to make a name for herself on High School Rapper. She wants to debut at the top on Produce 48. She wants to claim the championship on SMTM. She wants too much, of course, and everyone needs a gentle harbor along the road to growing up. A story about a girl with access to top-tier resources who loves chasing success so much that her teammates both love and hate her. Female-lead story, with equal parts romance and career~~
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- 41 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
- 42 The Stars of the Peninsula 半岛的星辰 HY, enter at your own risk. Stars fill the sky, twinkling in my heart. 0Votes51.5kRecs42.9kFans
- 43 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
- 44 Peninsula: Idol, 2014 半岛：爱豆2014 2014: Idol Life Our nights are hotter than the daytime 0Votes3kRecs15.7kFans
- 45 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
- 46 Peninsula Entertainment: My Girlfriend Is a Goddess of Beauty 半岛娱乐之我的女友是神颜 Female lead: Double. Male lead: All-round producer, rookie actor, rookie entertainer. Also known as “I Write the Lyrics and Arrange the Music Myself,” “How Did I, an Online Singer, Make It Big in the Traditional Music Scene?” and “How I Was Rejected by Star Museum Entertainment and Became JYP 2.0.” “I Really Never Meant to Become Best Actor.” [The protagonist will venture into music, acting, and variety shows.] 0Votes8kRecs22.8kFans
