Rebirth of a Movie Star

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In his previous life Bai Lang was a small star. He rejected his boss and foolishly engaged in a relationship which he thought was true love.

He didn’t expect that he would get betrayed, die of a heart attack and trouble his boss to accompany him on his last journey.

After his rebirth, he decided to give up on true love. As for his boss… since he wants something then just let him have it.

So this little star after his rebirth collected his boss, and then it became a true love story with his boss.

In between there are good friends/love rivals/scum men in the mix. A sweet story with a happy ending.

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ROAMS
Відродження кінозірки
重生之朗朗星空
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07/02/19 White Sky Translations extra 6 (end)
07/02/19 White Sky Translations extra 5
06/29/19 White Sky Translations extra 4
06/29/19 White Sky Translations extra 3
06/25/19 White Sky Translations extra 2
06/25/19 White Sky Translations extra 1
06/18/19 White Sky Translations c61
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06/12/19 White Sky Translations c58
06/12/19 White Sky Translations c57
06/10/19 White Sky Translations c56
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06/07/19 White Sky Translations c54
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Icycle
Icycle rated it
August 26, 2019
Status: Completed
A nice, warm story. There's nothing to really set this one apart in its genre (I'm not writing this as a criticism). You can't help cheering for the MC during his rebirth. It's a Cinderella BL story.
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mariaflora1208
mariaflora1208 rated it
August 25, 2019
Status: Completed
Short but fulfilling. It's full of rollercoaster feels, adorable kids, and realistic story and human relationships. Also no useless drama. I just wish there's more.
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izayaYY
izayaYY rated it
August 22, 2019
Status: --
Second time reading this and still enjoyed it immensely. As with any 'rebirth' BL story, it has similar themes as the others. But this has one notable difference that is unusual in many chinese BL: the main couple started out as only s*xual contractual partners. Both MCs realistically entered the relationship without deep feelings, both had past relationships and both are quite mature in their mindset and behaviour and I liked their rational approach to most of their problems.

The romance only picked up at around chapter 20 or so. The... more>> romance is full of fluff and I loved how the 2 MCs act towards each other, how they show their support and loyalty, how they communicate with each other. The loyalty theme is important here because
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QQ's first love prioritised his career over love but later on, Bai Lang did not hesitate one second to give up career and fame for QQ when he needed it the most.

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Loved the 2 kids sidestory and how devoted they are to each other since kindergarten. Just one dislike: Some antagonists were too one-dimensional, esp Mother Bai. She was just like a game NPC, only meant to follow a script and repeat same pattern of behaviour and speech. Su Quan and KangJiang were given more screen time. They were interesting characters in their own right, filled with obsession, jealousy, greed and hate. So what's up with the Bai family? No idea. <<less
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Sapphire-Saph
Sapphire-Saph rated it
August 18, 2019
Status: Completed
Omfg this is so cute and fluffy and totally worth it!! The only thing I hate abt this is that it was not longer. I WANT MORE SCENES AND EXTRAS ABT THE KIDS ???
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maevalily
maevalily rated it
August 18, 2019
Status: extra 5-6
This story is so warm and cute, and the children ?? I can never resist the cuteness of these adorable little buns!

2023 reread: Still one of the best heart-warming novels out there, not too focused on the entertainment aspect and filled with a lot of cute childcare moments! Finished it all, in one go.
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joun
joun rated it
August 13, 2019
Status: Completed
Great story !!!! A lot of fluffy moments with the kid ! Rebirth without big revenge and truely a completely new life ! I can't wait for the next novel from this author !
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koolgirl40
koolgirl40
August 11, 2019
Status: c46
This was a very nice and fluffy read. I loved their relationship. I really liked how both of them were so understanding and ready to compromise for each other. The kids were so adorable! I only wish that the acting part had been elaborated.
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Nadeshikoslove
Nadeshikoslove
July 23, 2019
Status: extra 6
One of the best rebirth stories I’ve read in a long while. The characters been well developed, the story line not to tiring or detailed, it didn’t rush things.... add to that great translations!!! Thanks!
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Ars
Ars rated it
July 11, 2019
Status: Completed
Rebirth of a Movie Star is a surprisingly wholesome and rounded story which balances the protagonist, Bai Lang's, desire to live out a simple and good life, with the drama that comes from his personal relationships.

Bai Lang is a gentle, hardworking, but principled man. He is inherently kind, and this kindness lead to him being taken advantage of by nearly everyone in his life. His vicious and ungrateful family unloaded all of their debts on him, and his lover betrayed him and dirtied his reputation. Surprisingly, the only person who... more>> truly seemed to care about him was someone he had always rejected because he had thought that person wanted to take advantage of him.

Bai Lang dies only to wake up 10 years in the past - and now that he knows the true faces of who was good to him and who was not, he takes action to change his life for the better.

The story does an excellent job of creating weighty character relationships that feel tangible and understandable. The romance has a bittersweet foundation as it starts off as a transaction: Bai Lang 'sells himself' to be his boss's kept man. However, the reader knows that the boss has deeper feelings for Bai Lang than he lets on, and this leads to a push-and-pull where Bai Lang hesitates to overstep his boundaries in the relationship while the boss waits for Bai Lang to develop mutual feelings for him. The end result is so sweet it can make your teeth ache, plus there's an absolutely adorable little bun thrown in the mix. The romance quickly became one of my favorites of the novels I've read, as the relationship is full of trust, understanding, and both sides treasuring and wishing to protect the other.

The plot of the story revolves around the developing character relationships, but there are plenty of acting, filming, and industry scenes which show each step Bai Lang takes in his rise to fame. What I love about his career is that it becomes clear that Bai Lang acts because he just loves the job and the challenge - he doesn't have an ambition to show everyone he's the best, he only wants to perform as best as he can and earnestly work hard. It's a breath of fresh air.

I didn't expect to enjoy and love this story as much as I do, but it easily became a treasured favorite of mine. In the sea of overpowering, King-like stars of showbiz genre protagonists, Bai Lang sticks out as a surprisingly humble, down-to-earth, and calm character.

Overall, Rebirth of a Movie Star is a change of pace in entertainment world novels. It focuses on someone who seems more like an average but hardworking actor whose goals in life are to enjoy his career and have a fulfilling love life and family. If you usually enjoy showbiz novels, then I highly recommend this story. I also recommend this to anyone who needs a good page-turner.

Furthermore, the translation quality is incredible. The translator speaks fluent Chinese and provides a lot of valuable information on the context/connotation of lines that sound vague on their own. <<less
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BillionJellyfish
BillionJellyfish rated it
July 3, 2019
Status: Completed
A beautiful read!

This novel have everything one can possibly ask for:

  • a loving MC and ML relationship (none of that possessive, facial paralysis, yandere, misunderstandings crap)
  • the ML got a cute kid who is also gay (we never know how the ML got a kid or why the woman left)
  • for once, MC is not naïve or dumb, he knows exactly what he's doing and what he wants
  • heartwarming moments
Some cons are:

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  • the ML is not good with words so he always shuts the MC's mouth with a kiss, which is sweet and all, but like bro, can you please explain what you're thinking or feeling cause the MC and the readers can't freckin read your mind (this situation happens often, which may annoy some folks)
  • no explanation to the creation of ML's kid, like what happened, why the woman left him, etc., the kid is just magically there to give the ML brownie points and excuses to keep the MC around
Overall:

A very relaxing and sweet read, not much drama or angst. Like the genre suggests, this is a slice of life novel, so the plot centers around the MC's personal life and interactions with the ML/ML's kid. I wish there were more romantic moments between the MC and ML as their relationship seem a lil lacking, like come on, give me more fan service and snu snu scenes! <<less
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zary11278
zary11278 rated it
June 10, 2019
Status: c56
i love this story the love between the MC and ML is so pretty and real making one almost jealous of such a harmonious relation, I also do like the how mature and grown up the main character is. It also gives one a really good inside look of what is like to be a celebrity. This story also had me thinking more deeper on decisions I make since unlike the main character I won't be getting a second chance n anything so I would very much like to live... more>> a life as regret free as possible so when the time comes for me to topple down I can go with a smile. I also thank the translator for the great job they did on translating this story. <<less
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nmkmn0
nmkmn0 rated it
June 10, 2019
Status: --
I fell in love with the writing and this story. The pace is good and is packed with details that despite it being short, it felt like a really long read. Following through Bai Lang and Qiu Qian's story felt very satisfying without the unnecessary drama. I've enjoyed this story very much and instantly bumped it up to my top recommendations.
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darlingv
darlingv rated it
May 30, 2019
Status: Completed
This story is more character driven than it is heavy on the plot. MC is likeable and relatable. I find myself agreeing with and respecting the decisions that MC has made after his rebirth. Like another reviewer commented, MC is more focused on living well rather than taking revenge.

The reason why I gave this a 4 instead of a 5 is because I don't really like time skips (I thought that MC and ML's struggle in between would have made a good story) and I find the antagonists rather lame.... more>> I could somewhat understand the motivations behind their actions but it wasn't enough.

What really made the story such an enjoyable read was ML's child. The interactions between MC and the kid is really sweet and adorable. That really brought out MC's best side. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this! <<less
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Amatullah
Amatullah rated it
May 26, 2019
Status: Completed
A really fluffy story, with a well paced plot. And the love story between the main couple is natural, it took time.
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sleepingjellyfish
sleepingjellyfish rated it
May 21, 2019
Status: c42
Reading this made me fall in love right away (灬♥ω♥灬)

Not only that but the updates are quite good too Im thankfull from the translator for sharing this good novel ~\ (≧▽≦) /~
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mrews
mrews rated it
May 21, 2019
Status: Completed
I absolutely adore this story.

Unlike in many, many rebirth stories. Bai Lang (aka the MC) is more focused on having a good life rather than stomping his enemy to the ground. He's the "best revenge is living well" type of guy. But it doesnt mean he's soft, just that he doesnt spends more energy than necessary in face slapping people.

While the ML is the typical rich overbearing gong, he do respect BL as a person, and the fact this couple ACTUALLY COMMUNICATES with each other was really refreshing. None of... more>> that misunderstanding stuff that drags for dozen of chapters.

The kid actually is very nice addition to the story. Not only just providing fluff, but also as a way for the main couple to break the ice in the beginning. The setting in entertaiment circle and how the MC ascend to the top is quite realistic. He did not get good at acting just because he is reborn but because he spends time and effort to it.

The only cons I can think off is that one side story about a certain antagonist seems too dragged on. The author seems to have a thing for a slow downfall, I guess

The translation for this story is really good. Props to SkyWhiteTranslatipn for a good and fast translation.

Overall, a nice novel. 4.5/5 stars <<less
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Passerby Soysauce-sama
Passerby Soysauce-sama rated it
May 20, 2019
Status: Completed
This is a quick read compared to other BL I've read so far. If you're looking for something to read with the mindset of not-wanting-to-drop in the middle of reading the work, it'll definitely do with this novel.

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The twist at the end was refreshing and interesting.

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And you'll probably love the side couples <3.
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Sado
Sado rated it
May 19, 2019
Status: c41
I absolutely LOVE this book. At the starting the relationship between the MC and ML does seem loveless which it is, but further down the story their relation does start developing into something more.

Also the ML seems super possessive
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due to the watch that can record stuff, but it is clearly shown that the MC willingly wears it and isn't forced to do so.

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Overall I like the fact that the MC isn't useless and overly dependent on the ML. Let's see what happens later.
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Chrysajin
Chrysajin rated it
May 15, 2019
Status: c37
I really enjoy this story! The initial plot could be so considered standard for the genre, rebirth and revenge but it’s taken in a calm and concise manner that isn’t over the top.

The MC is a good person who isn’t overly concerned with hurting everyone who has hurt, but ensures that they won’t be in a place to inflict that pain any time soon. He’s someone is solely concerned with making his career succeed and paying back the one who cared about him in his past life. He doesn’t place... more>> any weight on any perceived shame when it comes to the benefactor relationship he has with his boss either which makes things progress smoothly.

The ML could be considered the standard rich and powerful gong with a possessive streak. But he isn’t all powerful and has qualities that make him more human. You can tell he genuinely cares about the MC’s well-being and wants to eventually pursue a real relationship with him. Not to mention the addition of the ML’s son who is just adorable. The birth mother was never more than a foot note, so no worries there.

After so much dog blood face slapping, this kind of cool progression is much appreciated. <<less
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Rukachi
Rukachi rated it
May 12, 2019
Status: c40
Love, love, love this <3 It’s absolutely adorable. MC is so calm and mature but there are still times where he’s anxious, which makes him seem more human. ML is devoted and loving. He seems a bit of a d*ck in the beginning but you can tell from the start that he cares and never treated MC as a plaything. ML’s son is also the sweetest thing ever omg. I need more child-raising in BL novels. Their family moments are too die for. Translations are also great and I can’t... more>> wait to see the end <3 <<less
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