Being an Idol Starts with Breaking Bricks

Han Lan was a battle-hardened mercenary until a mortar shell abruptly ended his life and hurled his soul into another world. Awakening in an unfamiliar body, he discovers he has taken over the life of an aspiring idol trainee who is on the verge of participating in a major entertainment show. Thrust into the dazzling yet ruthless industry of stardom, Han Lan must navigate a career path completely alien to his violent past, armed only with his formidable combat experience and unyielding willpower. However, he quickly realizes that this new world operates under vastly different aesthetic standards. The entertainment industry here exclusively favors male idols who are slender, fair-skinned, and undeniably cute. As someone possessing a rugged, muscular physique and deeply tanned skin from years on the battlefield, Han Lan stands in stark contrast to the delicate ideal expected by fans and agencies alike. Refusing to conform to these fragile expectations, Han Lan challenges the very definition of what it means to be a star. He firmly believes there is no reason a powerful, broad-shouldered man cannot captivate an audience just as easily as anyone else. In his eyes, a true hero does not rely on a soft appearance but proves his worth through sheer physical might—starting with the ability to shatter solid bricks with his bare hands.