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Despite his kindhearted nature, 36-year-old Miroku Oosaki is hardly attractive. After losing his job due to his appearance, he has been an otaku NEET for the past decade and weighs a whopping 120 kg. However, support from his loving family has kept his spirits up during this unfortunate situation. Miroku was content with this lifestyle until he came across a video of people dancing. Inspired, he decided to hit the gym and dance as well, eventually slimming down to an attractive hunk! After accidentally becoming an online sensation due to his good looks and fantastic voice, Miroku begins to catch the eye of every passerby. However, Miroku is more interested in joining a dance competition alongside 41-year-old, muscle-brained company director Yoichi Kisaragi and Shiju Onohara, a 40-year-old former host. Thus begins the story of a new idol group—of three handsome, charismatic middle-aged men! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The series tells the story of the five students; Yuuta Hoshitani, Tooru Nayuki, Kaito Tsukigami, Kakeru Tengenji, and Shuu Kuga as they struggle to enter the musical department of Ayanagi Academy, a school focusing on music. (Source: Wikipedia)

Sun Woo-joo, an aspiring idol with shining talent, dedication, and passion, had only one shortcoming: "dancing." Having to give up on his lifelong dream of becoming an idol due to this one flaw, he was preparing for a different path in life when a miracle suddenly appeared! "I'll become a superstar brighter than anyone." His once lacking dance skills were no longer a problem. The UV Starship. Five perfectly prepared idols are finally ready with everything they need. A monstrous rookie is about to debut in the entertainment industry! Presenting "The New Black." This life, he's destined to be a cosmic superstar! (Source: Kakao Entertainment, translated)

Rembrary, the deputy of God loved by all and the holy high priest. While fighting against the Demon King who invaded his world, he woke up as an underrated idol in Korea! Will he be able to safely adjust to the idol life and return to his original world? (Source: Naver Corporation, translated)

Hae-on is a K-pop idol who never made it big. His career is halfway dead and his life is a bleak and boring grind. But one day, things start looking up. His career is kickstarted into life as he gains gigs and popularity. His life starts to become vibrant and busy. He's finally about to become a true star. Except, something dangerous is lurking around the corner. Somebody is following him. Watching him. On the brink of dragging him into darkness entirely. And once you're trapped in the dark, it's almost impossible to escape... (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)

A world where art becomes magic. In this world, people who can inspire passion with their Magic Arts are called Artistas, and are employed in show business. In Hoshinomori Private Magical Arts High School, where Artistas are taught, a strange new student named Kohana Aigasaki transfers into the school. Kohana is placed on the planning committee for the school's yearly Hoshinomori Summer Festa cultural festival. She spends her romantic school life with six other boys who aim to become entertainers in the future. Each of the boys specializes in his own Arts, and aims to make Hoshi Fes a success. In addition, the boys also aim to be chosen alongside Kohana as the school's Artista Prince and Princess, only chosen once a year. (Source: Official site)

Machiko fell in love at first sight with the tears of an incredibly beautiful boy who was trying to end his life. "With such a pretty face like yours, you should become an idol!" she suggested. From that moment on, Machiko's life would never be the same... (Source: MANGA Plus)

Aiming to enter the entertainment industry, Amaya Asahi, an omega, applied for and passed an idol audition. Unbeknownst to him, another member chosen in his unit, the big newbie whom everyone has high hopes for, Mochizuki Madoka, is an alpha. Both of them are instinctively attracted to each other...?! In a moment of despair, Madoka makes a suggestion to Asahi, so that he can continue his idol activities—"become mates with me"... (Source: Futabasha, translated)

Ryuusei, a handsome idol who is rapidly gaining popularity, has a crush on his childhood friend Daichi. However, Daichi is obsessed with the "idol Ryuusei," and even when he approaches him, he doesn't turn around. On the other hand, Daichi also secretly has a crush on Ryuusei, but he hides his romantic feelings for him and supports "everyone's idol Ryuusei"... A love story between a popular idol and a healthy childhood friend, with mutual unrequited love. (Source: Home-sha, translated)

To Irei, who wants nothing to do with hot men, living with a K-pop group for 2 months sounds like the worst idea ever. What will happen when Irei's mom, a die-hard fan of the K-pop group NiER, wins a contest where the group comes to stay with them and film a reality show? Now Irei must deal with living with 4 hot guys and a love-struck mom. (Source: Manta)

"We'll make your dreams come true." Forced to give up on his dreams of being a singer to look after his mom and niece, Woojin finds himself in a slump. Then one day, he receives an AI robot that claims it will help him realize his dreams. From struggling carpenter to worldwide superstar—will Woojin finally get his shot? (Source: Manta)

Sang-Jun is a talentless idol trainee. The day his director spoke to him about transferring entertainment companies, Sang-Jun received the book "The Law of 10000 Hours," and unlocked access to the "Talent Library." "Voice from Heaven" and "Flexible Dance Machine" are some of many talent books he borrowed from the library to gain talent. Great, with this talent I'm going to become a top star! (Source: Kakao Entertainment Corp., translated)

In a world where the dom and sub secondary genders exist, Makimura Hayato, a dom idol, is struggling to succeed. But when he accidently discovers the top idol's, Himuro Ren's, secret, he finds that new opportunities may be opening to him... (Source: MU)

On Haje, a once-in-a-thousand-years handsome trainee. After turning down a sponsorship offer and losing the chance to debut, He vowed never to set foot in the entertainment industry again. So why was he chosen by an idol-nurturing game system??? No money, no house, no knowledge. Haje's experienced nothing but toil and moil in this new life of his. From finding hidden talents and growing to be a respectable idol, to playing mental tug of war against the callous system and even investigating the past of the possessed character. Haje was busy running around doing this and that! "This is no good, I'm having fun." Que sera sera. Haje decides to just charge ahead, overcome every challenge, and attack the show business head-on. This is the genius idol's strategy to conquer the entertainment industry! (Source: Kakao Entertainment Corp., translated)

Lu Yan was an unknown trainee who had few fans. One day, he was noticed by Hua Can, a popular influencer of the fandom world. She made him take pictures of crossdressing and yaoi. Intolerable as he might feel, these pictures did help him become famous overnight. He created a new account on social media to approach our female lead. Because he wanted her to know that he is a real man! (Source: WebComics)

When he's attending his favorite idol Alto's concerts, Azusa Kageshima looks like any other idol fanboy, with his glasses and plainclothes—but when he slicks his hair back and dons a three-piece suit, he looks every bit the young yakuza leader he actually is! What happens when he ends up sitting next to a guy in the bar who really looks like the spitting image of his beloved Alto? (Source: Fantasista Inc.)

High school teacher Na Aejoon has a secret obsession. He's a total simp for the handsome Choi Siyeol from the popular idol group, A-One! Na Aejoon is so enamored with Siyeol that even his weekends are devoted to fanboying over—and dreaming about—the pop star. While he'd give anything to meet Siyeol even once in his lifetime, he's accepted the fact that it's not going to happen one day. Until it does. Cast in a variety show, Siyeol is slated to be at Aejoon's school for filming. And what's better than seeing his idol every day? Catching his attention! Suddenly cast as Siyeol's co-star, Aejoon must put on the ultimate act: not showing his rabid fan side, lest he creep Siyeol out. But as the two grow closer, keeping secrets will become more of a challenge—for both of them. (Source: Seven Seas Entertaiment)

After another failed Korean civil service exam, 29-year-old Ryu Gunwoo passed out from a night of heavy drinking. Upon waking, he realizes that he has somehow inhabited the body of Park Moondae, a high school dropout who was attempting suicide on his 23rd birthday—three years before the last date Gunwoo remembers. Despite the changes to his identity and place in time, Moondae is most alarmed by the game-like status window that he can manifest. A list of performance skills and the ominous words "Debut or die" stare at him, but he lacks both the talent and inclination to become an idol. Nonetheless, spurred on by the dwindling 365-day deadline, he recalls an opportunity to debut in a short time: the controversial and extremely competitive survival audition show, Idol Incorporated. Unenthused but pragmatic, Moondae soon proves himself a remarkably creative contestant who is capable of devising strategies for nearly every challenge thrown his way. While he races to improve the abilities required to actually stand on stage—simply to avoid death—he may gradually discover a passion for performance that makes his enduring life worth living. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Miki Ishimoto, a recent college graduate, is so excited to have landed her first job! Although she's inexperienced, she's to be the manager for a new boy band. Miki thinks life couldn't be going more smoothly, until she finds out that her new boy band members are all... Greco-Roman stone busts? Join leader Saint George, talented Hermes, passionate Mars, and the pretty boy Medici as they take the entertainment world by storm in Sekkou Boys!

The cool and popular number 1 idol, Ao, is actually a puppy-like shy loser. He asks for fan-service lessons from the former idol Shinji, who replied with "Let's be fuck-buddies," as his only condition. But... "We're not doing it until the performance?!" The honest and truthful Ao becomes impatient when they don't do it at all! In the midst of this drama, Ao realises his feelings for Shinji. Shinji, who's timid when it comes to love, tries to end his relationship with Ao... who suddenly becomes serious?! "Please, face me properly." (Source: Libre, translated)

As the youngest member of hit idol group LoverU, Ryeojoon never suspected that a book gifted by a fan would be... riveting fan fiction starring himself and the other LoverU members! Drawn deeper into the mysterious world of fanfics, he just can't stop himself anymore... How long can this bookworm keep his not-so-innocent hobby a secret? Superstar turns superfan as Ryeojoon walks a dangerous line between idol and fanboy! (Source: Tappytoon)

Assistant Manager Kim Iwol has spent five years working a day job—and five years doing "stand-in stanning" for his boss's daughter's favorite idol group, Spark. During yet another Spark-related overtime, he collapses... and wakes up nine years in the past with a second chance at life. But this chance comes with a cruel condition: to undo his sister's death, Iwol must debut as a member of Spark himself. Thrown into the idol life he never wanted, he'll have to survive fame, internal politics, and his own reluctant heart. (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

The main plot of the novel follows the game's main story, but in the novel readers are now given insight on Anzu's thoughts, as well as more in-depth characterization of some characters. (Source: The English Ensemble Stars!! Wiki)