There are so many amazing works that feature regressed MCs that are going through a second chance in management, corporate ladders, sports, cooking, etc. Definitely stronger list than the second chance in fantasy. Wanted to make a list that specifically targets this genre.... more>>

First, some of the best that aren't on NU:
1. Trailer tr*sh - wonderful depiction of a second chance high school life with strongly developed characters
2. Metaworld chronicles - only barely qualifies because it's really a fantasy world, but it's an alternate modern day Earth, with great detail and development of cultures and places and set in a modern society, if magic based
3. Let me make you a star - [have not yet read] but has good ratings, comment if you've had a chance to read it!

In addition, there are a number of great drama/TV shows (JP, CN and KR) of second chances that I highly recommend if you like this genre. I've added them in a comment below the list.

If you enjoy second chances, you can also try my other lists on:
- Second chances in fantasy (https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10749/)
- Time loops (includes movies and webnovels not on NU - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10681/) <<less

Mostly romance. A little bit of action

Novels on my reading lists where MC becomes rich by doing business, often because they know the future through rebirth or because of a Magical Space.

Only BL... more>>

Includes QTs where the original world is set in the futuristic world....

Other QTs stories are not included <<less

Modern day setting

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- Modern-day setting (90s timeframe might be included on some)... more>>

- Earth set up. No alternate reality stuff but special ability/time travel/reborn are included.

- Mainly focuses on business and/or stock market genre or at least a big part of the novel does

- Shows the journey of our MC on accumulating his wealth

Note: I've just noticed that the MCs for the novels below are all male. I'll try to create a list like this but with female MC. (Hopefully). The below list is not by rank which means that the #1 may or may not be my top fave.  <<less

A list for everything business setting/plot. President, CEO, etc.

When you get real bored of female mc QT novel and the cliche worlds and plots, male mc QT BG novels are the best and a nice change for once.... more>>

This list is full of novels with male mcs BG and mostly about travelling to different worlds to grant wishes, or protect people or children from scum or simply live their lives the way they want. All of them are great and unique, I love all of them!!! <<less

I've gotten addicted to these for some reason so I'm going to put it here in case I want to reread and for other lovers of the same theme as well.... more>>

I beg thee translators to translate more of these, but please--- the good ones are so way off better than the bad ones. The difference is like heaven and earth. Please choose the good ones T_T <<less

In BL stories set in modern times, gongs are almost always business tycoons. Well, here's a list of shou MCs who are focused on building their own business empires. In these stories, romance is present but may not be the primary focus compared to MC's financial wheeling and dealing. ... more>>

This list is for modern era stories only. As usual, I rank entries in order of how enjoyable I think they are + how well they fit the theme. <<less

Some novel:... more>>

*The Cold General’s Fierce Wife

*[BL] I Picked up a Husband While Trying To Be An Author

*The Twists of Fate <<less

 Romance, Adult, Slice of Life, Sci-fi, Mystery & AOB. Mixed generations!

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Mostly fluff to heal the heart from all the recycled melodrama. Short stories are also included. Untranslated works are listed below as a comment.

Don't you just love reading novels about delicious food of any sort and drooling over the description or the pictures. I do! ... more>>

These novels may not necessarily concentrate on cooking or food but it is a central part of the novels. <<less

Work hard, play hard, love hard :D... more>>

This list contains wealthy characters with massive influence <<less

Basically just any novels that involves the public audience/spectators (as in e-sports, livestreams, acting/singing/voice acting/modelling/famous business or wealthy families etc.) I’ll also add notes soon

Stories on my rec list that I find quite similar base on:... more>>

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* Entertainment Industry/Showbiz: 2, 3, 4, 7, 14, 17, 25, 29, 31, 32, 35, 40, 41, 42, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51

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* E-sports: 4, 5, 22, 23, 28

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* University/School Romance/Student: 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 34, 37, 38, 47, 48

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* Transmigration/Rebirth: 3, 10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 21, 29, 35, 36, 44

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* Arrange/Broken Marriage: 4, 19, 29, 35, 36, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46

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* Businessmen: 2, 3, 7, 10, 13, 16, 29, 35, 36, 40, 43, 44, 46

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Enjoy Reading! 

will add more recommended novels in the future. <<less

List of modern day romances I would recommend to a friend

Basically BL novels that either by the cover or description, successfully captured my attention or piqued my interest

Novels that focus on making money

Novels that contains a lot of informations related to it's industry/field. Well, some may not but at least they're career oriented yknow?... more>>

I don't include the overly mainstream ones unless I absolutely love them (re: entertainment)

Personally I prefer reading the manhwa adaptations of the Korean novels, btw, since most of them haven't been translated/dropped/still too far to catch up. <<less

Novels that I've lost count of how many times I've read them because it's just that good. Period.... more>>

(in no particular order) <<less

Some are Mpreg or having highschool setting, there's also mecha.... more>>

Oh and BG vesions.. <<less