I Became Hugely Popular After Becoming a Cannon Fodder Star

The original owner of the body had a face that went against the gods and could clearly rely on this face to dominate the entertainment industry. However, he believed in the instigation of his brainless agent and took part in a special ‘drinking party.’ He ended up disfigured and ruined. He was an 18th tier cannon fodder who only appeared in three chapters. He simply had the word ‘miserable’ engraved on his forehead. The movie emperor Ji Li transmigrated into this book and ripped up the terrible character design on the spot. He examined his appearance in the mirror— There was no rhyme or reason to it. Why do dishonest things? With this face, wasn’t it good to start a career on his own? It was fragrant. *** Ji Li just wanted to take the career line. He used his sinister insight to pick up unexpected work— He wanted to be the third male lead in a movie and was ridiculed by his fans. He wanted to pick up the advertis**ent of a small perfume brand and was stabbed by a rival for having no future prospects. He wanted to accept a poor travel variety show and his agent team frantically tried to stop him. As a result, Ji Li became hugely popular in three years! A big explosion! A top traffic! Everyone: ??? My face hurts. [Lighting a cigarette through the vicissitudes of life.JPG]Ji Li: Thank you for the invitations. I am just an average worker in the entertainment industry [Puts out the cigarette butt.JPG] Ji Li: Thank you for the invitations. I am just an average worker in the entertainment industry [Puts out the cigarette butt.JPG]

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Became Hugely Popular After Becoming a Cannon Fodder Star This novel had me hooked from the start with its promise of an experienced actor navigating the treacherous waters of the entertainment industry after transmigrating into a cannon fodder character. It's a classic wish-fulfillment setup, and for the most part, it delivers on that premise. ### First Impressions I was immediately drawn to the main character, Ji Li. He's a film emperor reborn, and it's fun to see him use his past life's experience to make smart decisions and choose fulfilling roles. The initial plot, where he uses a "beggar" role to launch his career, is a great example of this. I also appreciated that the original protagonist of the novel he transmigrated into wasn't a jerk, but instead became a friend and admirer. ### What Works Well The author's strength lies in creating detailed movie plots within the story. I found myself more invested in some of these fictional films than the main narrative! The side characters are also a highlight. Ji Li's agent is a fantastic "mom fan" figure, and the friendships he forms feel genuine. I also liked that the romance was a slow burn, with the male lead, Qin Li, subtly creating opportunities to be closer to Ji Li. ### Areas of Concern I did find myself agreeing with some of the criticisms leveled against the second half of the novel. The male lead's possessiveness becomes a bit much, and Ji Li sometimes seems to lose his edge, becoming overly reliant on Qin Li. The constant face-slapping of antagonists also gets repetitive. It would have been nice to see Ji Li face more genuine challenges and experience some setbacks along the way. I also felt the author was a little too in love with the MC, constantly reminding us how beautiful he is and how easily he succeeds. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have pointed out that the male lead's actions after they get together can be interpreted as controlling, even setting up a gay movie for them to star in together without properly consulting Ji Li. This possessiveness extends to becoming jealous of Ji Li's friendships and manipulating situations to keep them close. I can see how this dynamic could be off-putting for some readers. ### Final Verdict Overall, "I Became Hugely Popular After Becoming a Cannon Fodder Star" is a decent read, especially if you're a fan of entertainment industry stories and don't mind a bit of cliché. While it has its flaws, particularly in the second half, the engaging characters and well-developed movie plots make it an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, experience. I'd recommend it as a light, easy read when you're in the mood for something fluffy and entertaining.