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This is very well written. It uses some old tropes; Reborn actor, revenge, using future knowledge to succeed, etc.. But it uses them well. It's not another cheap knockoff of better stories but is another take on a popular trope. The MC is not overly aggressive after his rebirth and isn't focused solely on his own benefit. The author does a good job expressing the MC's feelings and emotional state as things happen. Makes it easier to understand and relate with him and his choices.I also appreciate that he's not fixated on having revenge against every petty slight. He was in his 40's in his previous life and was portrayed as experienced/mature. It's always disconcerting when stories have an older character (mentally) that then acts like a middle schooler or a mentally unbalanced sociopath. MC acts appropriate for his (mental) age. Example: Rather than a more juvenile "I'll show them! I'll make them suffer and step on all everyone who wronged me on my way to success!" approach to restarting his career/revenge it's more "I finally have a chance to pursue my dreams and try to address my past life's regrets! I won't foolishly give away what is mine to those who are ungrateful". It really does wonders for making the MC likable and more sympathetic.Definitely one of the better stories in the rebirth/showbiz genre on NU. Good enough that I MTL'ed what free chapters are available on jjwxc. Looking forward to updates.