Superstar From Age 0

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He had lived a thousand lives… some were long and precious and some short-lived, forgotten in the back of his mind.

This time, he was born as baby Lee Seo-jun.

Elves… fairies… slimes… gift box… devils… he’ll use the mystical abilities from his past lives to captivate and capture the hearts of the people and become an idol, a superstar.

Using the memories of his life akin to a fairy tale, he’ll become an idol that will be remembered in the annals of history.

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0살부터 슈퍼스타
Gong Salbuto Syuposeuta
Korean Idol
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Recommendations
Starting as a Child Actor in This Life (4)
Life, Once Again! (3)
Become a Star (3)
Top Management (2)
Debut or Die (1)
Beautiful Top Star (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. IDOL/ACTOR (male protagonist)
  2. [BG] Entertainment, Showbiz, etc
  3. Modern days / Regression / Transmigration / Idols,...
  4. Idol/Actor/Superstar novel
  5. IDOL NOVELS

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rodusk123
rodusk123 rated it
September 23, 2021
Status: c10
Seems like an interesting story where the MC has reincarnated many times and can learn abilities he previously learned from past lives. His goal is to become a superstar but he's starting out as a baby becoming popular through the techniques he's slowly learning over time.

World building doesn't exist at the moment but that is most likely because I'm at the point where the MC is a baby confined to an apartment building where he cannot see the how the outside world is like.

Would be better if the translation was... more>> actually decent but unfortunately its an MTL mess that's barely comprehensible. Too many parts are just all over the place and make zero sense and it ruins the flow of the novel. I want to keep reading this but for someone who's not used to MTL with zero editing, it is very rough trying to translate what's being written. If there is a translator I'll give this a retry but until then I can't keep reading this as I can't get immersed in this mess. <<less
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exhales
exhales rated it
September 2, 2021
Status: c34
Finally! I was getting sick of all the others. Everything I see is either a romance one with a villainess or someone who reincarnated. If it's not that I would see a novel with magic and adventure that has a levels and such.

This is really a breath of fresh air. I really love an OP MC and this novel has it too. Thanks a lot for this.
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Lightkaitou
Lightkaitou rated it
August 18, 2021
Status: c26
The MC is pretty cute and quite kind so far. But also a little mischievous at times.

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I like reading the mini stories of his past life. Especially, the one about him being a mimic box.

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I look forward to future updates.
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ILikeHappyStuff
ILikeHappyStuff
November 11, 2023
Status: --
would deduct a star for the translation from the first hundred or so chapters. There were a lot of typos and grammatical mistake, but later on I think the translator changed. A lot of tl notes were added to explain things that couldnt be translated directly into english, so I appreciate the translator's effort.

this is a fluffy novel with little to no angst or drama. MC has lived a lot of unfortunate lives, and in this new one, he's finally taking a break from them. Once you learn about his... more>> past lives, you'll start rooting for his success as a superstar. Its a nice change of pace from other novels with compelling plots and intricate mysteries.

i finally came back to this novel after 2 years, and now it also has a manhwa adaptation. I highly recommend both, the novel being detailed while the manhwa has amazing art <<less
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Yuriann
Yuriann rated it
October 13, 2023
Status: c162
Man, this is the best novel fr (well in the actor section)

The MC is freaking adorable. The story is super interesting. I like how everyone is so fond of MC. There's no hater for now, and I hope there won't be any in the future

Kind of sad to not get more chapter.

Anyways, totally recommend from me :)
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tilsychari
tilsychari
September 25, 2023
Status: --
The story is soooooo interesting, however the first translation is so hard to read. Like I feel like I can't connect properly with any of the character, and I have to keep stopping to try and understand what's written and it messes with the flow.

It's not the worst translation I've ever tried to read before, it's still understandable, I personally just cant stand it. (Must be spoiled from all the fantastic tranlated novels I've read before.) I'll just have to stick with waiting for the manwha, I also saw there's... more>> a new translator now, I've not checked of theyre better, but maybe if they retranlate from the start I might reread lol, if that ever happens though. <<less
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Random Gal
Random Gal rated it
August 22, 2023
Status: c162
Just finished reading 162 today! I absolutely loved it! I know people would like more challenges and hurdles to happen to MC but I'm happy as it is. MC had lived a tremendous repeative life. Sometimes he died protecting someone, die because of someone and die out of bad luck. I don't see anything wrong with him walking along the flower path in this lifetime.

As a person who enjoys acting, I feel like I'm reading different stories when he act! Although, I do feel he is dependent on... more>> the skills at first but when you think of it in a different perspective. You will realized that those skill was originally his! So what's wrong with using them. I just absolutely love the MC's dedication to fulfill his dream. <<less
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Blossom0033
Blossom0033 rated it
August 8, 2023
Status: c160
10/10 Amazing Read!

An amazing slice-of-life web novel that is being turned into a great manga. I enjoy reading stories that feature the celebrity life style/upbringing which I found in this novel. I cant wait to be able to read more as its being translated.
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lovemonolove
lovemonolove rated it
November 12, 2022
Status: c162
I really liked this novel!

I gotta tell you, looking at the reviews, I was a bit skeptical going into this, but I found that I couldn't let go of the story and read it all in one go. There was a review that said the MC acted like a child despite having lived thousands of lives, but this is very much explained in the story. MC doesn't want one life to affect the other, so he seals away his memories and only when he is mentally ready, he can choose... more>> to acess them. This way, when he is born again, he truly remembers nothing. Another thing, the only human life he had was his first one, which he makes clear that he rememebrs nothing of, and his memories from back then don't talk about how the world was. So, it regards to how human society works, he is very much like a newborn child.

No development? Only using his cheat skills to go forward? I disagree. We can see him make mistakes and realized that what he thought was right was wrong, case in point: the My Clinic death scene. Also, although his skills help make an impression during acting, he still has to do the work. It's not just the abilities, he's a hella good actor.

Another thing, I love reading about the new movies and dramas, how he makes them magical and real, and the public's reaction. My favourites so far were the Blue Dragon and, of course, Over the Rainbow. Seriously, reading about the children in the play, and realizing how Over the Rainbow was promoted, shot, and went beyond just a movie brought me chills, literally chills.

As you get further, the translation sometimes gets a bit whacky, but if you can endure that, it's a really good read. <<less
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Archsenniel
Archsenniel rated it
November 22, 2021
Status: c585mtl
first, pardon my english because I can't write it fluently. I just gonna review this novel for the sake of appreciating it :)

I found this novel just as passerby, like "oh maybe, I would read this later when the chapter it's going up a bit" firstly, and when the chapter hit around 20 I start reading this novel.

the prelude of the story it's interesting but it's a bit lacking somehow and can't get me hooked, yet haha

and then I continue to read this novel again after more than 25... more>> chapter added, so it's around 50 and here from what I remember I start to think 'what happen next?' but here the problems start pops out.

the story was good and interesting for sure, but the plot get too repetitive sometimes, and for the translations I know it's more at not good side (because the pov details and the character's name make you confused sometimes).

but I still enjoying the novel till the last chapter I read on the mtl sites, because the novel has it charm's, that's make you get hooked unconciously. From a bunch of wonderful movies story
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and the connections between the characters and the role his play looks so nice to see

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, the settings is nice as well, the emotional parts, even the little turmoils that brings so little ups and down on this story. And I think this novel is wonderfull for slice of life genre novel.

I just hope the author would write this piece till the ending of the story. And the translations would continue (perhaps with a little bit upgrade on the quality? Hehe).

lastly, Thanks for bringing this wonderfull novel out! It's healing and bring joys on my repetitive daily life :) <<less
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Jetfire555 rated it
January 16, 2024
Status: c281
This story is great for a casual read. There are practically no major conflicts that arise and most minor conflicts are resolved a few chapters after it appears. It is a great slice-of-life story that is able to stir up emotions with its rich descriptions of scenes. If you're looking for a novel to relax to, then this is the one. The interactions between the characters are very entertaining and the overall narrative of the story flows very well. The acting scenes feel alive and the works that Seo-jun (our... more>> MC) are in are properly described, allowing readers to properly imagine the works in their minds.

If you are looking for a relaxing read then this is the one. Solid 5/5.

Now, onto the obviously glaring issues that will arise when reading this novel. The TL is half-assing it. Pronouns are all over the place, movie titles change with every chapter, names are sometimes incorrect, and some sentences just don't make sense. Granted, this does not occur in every chapter. But when it does, it pulls the reader out of the immersion from reading the novel. Be prepared to read some sentences at least twice. It's a shame that an entertaining story is subjected to this treatment. The grade I gave does not reflect this, it is purely a grade for the story. <<less
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DeviLaugh
DeviLaugh
January 13, 2024
Status: c1133
This was a fun story to read the entire time. First translator did a good job and was actually translating terms. Second translator I think is just using MTL, but it's fine, the meaning is still there. I got so excited by this story, I switched over entirely to MTL and the quality was still 80% there compared to some other MTL I've read.

As far as pace goes, the pace is neither slow nor fast, it really does start with Lee Seojun as a 7 month year old baby. It... more>> feels like he remains the same age for a long time, but actually, there are many time skips depending on what is happening. He doesn't just act all the time, some times he is in school or time just skips to the release of his latest project, so he ages quickly but still slowly. A majority of the story so far has taken place with him being a teenager or a university student/adult.

Seojun as a character is fun to read about because his is pretty focused on acting, but he also has a playful nature that makes relatively "boring" things fun. So there aren't really any truly boring arcs.
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There were actually a few less interesting parts of the story actually, but I really binged this so that is expected. To me the most boring movie was the Witch and Wolf movie, nothing about that story really cl**ked for me. I also started getting bored with some of the movie reviews. Although the reviewer will reveal more of the backstory and Easter Eggs, for a few of the movies it was just an extended recap of what we saw during filming and the first showings. Still, nothing was worth skipping.

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What I think is a masterful part of the story is actually how well the author sets something up to take place hundreds of chapters later. Some of it is should be expected, but there were truly some amazing reveals after a set up years prior. There are some themes of fate, cause and effect, and Seojun's role in this world. There are some events that happen where it seems like the author may be forcing yet another incident to happen for Seojun to gain some fame, but with the way everything plays out, it plays out like the hands of fate and is quite satisfying.

Seojun's abilities are beneficial to his acting, but not the primary reason he is considered a top actor. If Seojun can give a 100% perfect performance, his special abilities just put him at 110%. This will be to the point of when he is acting as a sick or dying person, he will have to ensure other actors/directors/fans that he is fine before and after filming because people believe he is really sick. Seojun has two main abilities -Reincarnation and the Library of Life. Reincarnation is obvious, after he dies he will be reborn into something else (dragons, angels, mermaids, fairies, elves, robots, etc). The library of life allows Seojun to unlock abilities he had in a previous life. So if Seojun was a dragon in a past life, he can unlock the aura of a dragon by reading the past life.

With his abilities and talent, Seojun quickly becomes famous and successful, but he has such a good personality that the "fun" feeling remains. The author does a good job balancing fan reactions with his work (I mean, relative to 1000+ chapters. By the time he is in middle school is has a really dedicated following. The fan movement really amps up when he becomes an adult, and I think Seojun's playfulness as a celebrity shines more. As of chapter 1133, the author is finally shifting a bit more, I hope this is the start of a different phase in his adult life (post university!).

It took me roughly 2.5 months to read all the chapters I could find. That was between work and life. I would read when work was slow, during my commute, while watching TV, and before bed. If you are looking for an engaging entertainment novel, this one is for you.

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I was determine to get to the end of the available chapters because I accidentally saw that Seojun ends up unconscious for several weeks! Seojun is famously known to be a perfectly healthy and very athletic person, so I was determined to find out why he was in the hospital and the aftermath from when he woke up. This is why the story seems to be entering a new arc post waking from his slumber.

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Hawiii
Hawiii rated it
November 29, 2023
Status: --
2 stars

The same formula over and over again, even if the story is a slice of life every arc has some sort of unique conflict even if it's something as small as telling your favorite baker that you- in fact don't like his pistachio cake but nooooo

everyone absolutely loves seojun and everyone that's friends with him become successful and when he very rarely has a point of conflict- (only like 1 so far after reading 200+ chapters) it has no impact to the story. Literally I could skip 50 chapters... more>> and continue reading and I wouldn't have been left behind because nothing in the story is integral <<less
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Kim17
Kim17 rated it
May 20, 2022
Status: --
First and foremost, the TL is like an edited MTL to be honest. It's readability is not high but not low either. Sometimes I got confused about what's happening here and there but still understand most of it. As for the delivery of the story, it was fine but not great. The Author's writing screams inexperienced, a bit lacking of detailed scenarios. There's repetitive actions as well so it gets boring the more I read.

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The reason why I did not put this novel on my HIGHLY RECOMMENDED list is because of the MC's personality. For a reincarnated 'person' who experienced thousands of lives, he sure do act like a child. I mean sure he's a child but not mentally. He mental capacity is already that of an adult. He's naivety and gullible attitude irks me so much that it seems unreasonable knowing that he had once became a Demon that slaughtered a music realm before. And oh, don't argue me and used the words that his memory got sealed and he's a child at that moment blah blah. He's personality is also inconsistent. He said he wanted to become a superstar so he should know that many people would be watching him. That's common sense btw. As I said, since he has the mental capacity of an adult he at least should be aware of what would happen. And oh, he desired to be a superstar right? And the reason was that he wanted the audience to see him act and acknowledge him? The play that he acted as a blue dragon and hid his name does not complement on his desire to become a superstar. A childlike attitude for a person who has live for many lives.

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Anyways, this is just my.. Well review and my subjective opinion. Try reading it if you like. I'm n9t forcing you to not read it anyway. <<less
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igotsolo
igotsolo rated it
February 18, 2022
Status: c146
Story is enjoyable, a pretty chill slice of life. No real emotionally distressing drama or any kind. Good for a satisfying, OP protagonist read with the occasional chuckle. Author is great with descriptions.
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peachtoplease
peachtoplease rated it
February 17, 2022
Status: c86
The translation is just a bit better than mtl.

The story is about a slice of life of main character who great at everything because of his numerous past life’ skills. The plot is okay, not bad, just slowly progressing. There are repetitive things (face a problem>oh! I can use this skill solving it>Finished!>I am famous). I decided to drop it here because this kind of slice of life long novel is not my type.

p.s. For korean showbiz novel, I prefer ‘become a star’ which I’m reading now. It’s a lot... more>> more detailed and clear-cut. <<less
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ShadowAscetic
ShadowAscetic rated it
December 26, 2021
Status: c441
Nice slice of life novel to read during holiday. Cute and sincere OP MC, good characters, no face-slapping/revenge, a good read for people with high blood pressure (no emotional conflict, no antagonists, no villains).
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Theomoore
Theomoore rated it
November 30, 2021
Status: c585
It wass quite an entertaining read. As said in the summary, The MC can apply his previous skills from his previous live to his present life. However...

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These skills can only applied to him after reading a memory that is turned into a book to apply it in his current self.

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It is quite OP actually to the point the only thing he struggles in the celebrity life is...

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unlocking library doors

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Each part of funny and quite wholesome especially the first parts. You could go 'awee' at reading this.

The only thing that I could say is things is going too smooth for him. There are no life trials to his life. Every decision goes too smoothly. No one hate nor dislike him. Well there are those that underestimate him but it was understandable.

Since MC is still young and the novel is still ongoing I expect more trials and explain more about the difficulties of a celebrity.

I recommend this novel to people who wants to relax from reading action or drama or etc. People who wants to heal their broken hearts. I assure the early chapters could give you a wholesome experience.

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or is it? Just kidding tee hee~

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theeeargonauts
theeeargonauts rated it
November 25, 2021
Status: c585
It's entertaining and very slice of life tbh. Fun read and it's just a good novel to get back to when you're taking a break. MC is op but not in an excessive way. He wants to act sincerely but he has extra powers that help with characterization and effects. It's a great, light read.
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ilestri31
ilestri31 rated it
August 24, 2021
Status: --
I immediately became hook reading this one! If you like some slice of life with a tweak of a baby using his previous abilities in his previous life then u should read this!!

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[i love how he's interactions with the MC's parents and the others! It's so adorable! ]

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You should try reading this too! Although the ratings for now is quite low but you'll never regret trying to read this one! The translations are okay too but sometimes there are some grammatical mistakes which is common!
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