it's exactly as the list name says. the bromance/close friends (who are coincidentally pretty strong/good-looking) is prominent in these novels and romance is non-existent or... more>> at a minimum (i'll mention it if otherwise). these are largely strong mc in some manner and action-y (there's always some aim imo) <<less

A collection of Korean novels with male protagonist that I enjoyed reading, with absolutely no harem. 

action, fantasy, supernatural, slice of life?... more>>

(haven’t read all of these yet)

pls recommend some good novels T T <<less

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My favorite Idols novels (No romance) (*^^*)

Just idol novels I got into to fill the void debut or die left when it ended :] ... more>>

My personal opinion and ratings included. Some things on here are good, some not as good. This is just a collection of all I've read for me to keep track of and you to possibly check out

Thus will continue to be updated so feel free to give me recs as well! Personally I'd recommend reading anything rated 7 and higher ;) <<less

Pretty boys trying to survive life as idols.

ENSTARRIECORE?!

showbiz / entertainment ... more>>

*Feel free to suggest any novels that I can add to this list*

                                ू.(ʚ̴̶̷́ .̠ ʚ̴̶̷̥̀ ू) <<less

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Best superstar novel I’ve read, most of them has good translation.... more>>

If you have other good novel with this trope recommend me some pls. <<less

Mainly Korean novels, but can also include Japanese or Chinese novels. Every item on the list is a novel that I have already read or am interested in reading. This list may contain:... more>>

* Reincarnated/Transmigrated/Regressed Characters.

* Game based elements and System Administrator.

* Wealthy protagonists. <<less

Idol related novels 

Novels that i am/have read and like or (will probably like) after my num 1 list. Randomly put,not sorted. Have all kind of genre in it.... more>>

Below is the continuation for this list:

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/87170/?ft=yes

Other lists:

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/87166/?ft=yes <<less

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this is make by me, because i don't really like romance novel ;)

everything about entertainment industry and becoming popular... more>>

*not in order <<less

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the name pretty much explain it... more>>

if you squint most of them are bromance disguised as nomance <<less

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Vomiting blood? Overworking yourself? Self injury? Always choosing the self sacrificial route as plan A? Misunderstanding? Of course.... more>>

Anyways, here's a compilation.

PS: Self sacrifice that I mean in this list doesn't necessary mean it's for other people. Can be MC just constantly putting themselves at risk. <<less

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List of novels that focused on the daily life and the struggles of male idols. ... more>>

1-31 No Romance
32-55 BL
56-63 BG

For female idol novels: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/87891  <<less

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Novels about actors, artists, singers, idols, etc. progressing through the entertainment industry.
But only the ones I've read and liked.... more>>

In order from best to worst, roughly. Some novels at the end of the list I can't quite remember how good they are. <<less