Idol Novels
Idol Novels
I read debut or die and fell into a loophole. Been reading these kinda novels for 5yrs at this point (I'm tired of this grandpa)
Shows my personal ranking, completion rate and a brief summary of my thoughts for those that like to experience things themselves. For a more in depth summary and my personal reason for rating the story that way, read the rant section. If a novel doesn't have one I have nothing more to say.
I'd recommend reading anything rated 4+
I wouldn't recommend reading the rant if you wanna go in blind
I've been told to put a disclaimer that I'm a really damn fast reader, like rlly fast so what's a quick read to me might not be the same for someone else.
Also, feel free to give recs
Shows my personal ranking, completion rate and a brief summary of my thoughts for those that like to experience things themselves. For a more in depth summary and my personal reason for rating the story that way, read the rant section. If a novel doesn't have one I have nothing more to say.
I'd recommend reading anything rated 4+
I wouldn't recommend reading the rant if you wanna go in blind
I've been told to put a disclaimer that I'm a really damn fast reader, like rlly fast so what's a quick read to me might not be the same for someone else.
Also, feel free to give recs
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Created: Aug 27th, 2024, Updated: May 15th, 2025
Created Aug 27th, 2024
Updated May 15th, 2025
211 Chapters Every 52.5 Day(s) 10102 Readers 90 Reviews 06-12-2023
5/5(Completed) I mean I highly doubt you got into idol knovels without reading this. Our MC Park Moondae ends up with a system that forces him to be an idol. A very common trope, some say the founder of the troupe. What sticks out to me is the characters interactions with eachother, in my opinion it's what makes the novel shine most. This was actually one of my first knovels so this might(definitely) have the nostalgia bias... more>>
278 Chapters Every 1.7 Day(s) 1416 Readers 15 Reviews 07-02-2025
4.7/5 (Chap 190) I LOVE BROKEN REGRESSORS! This is slightly (only slightly) baised as the MC is exactly up my alley. He's a musical genius composer which I like as someone that's played an instrument for a decent chunk of my life. Though he's lived many lives and is experienced in the western song scene he's quite knew to the Korean idol market which makes things more interesting than if he was experienced in it. The pacing is relatively good and the plot seems to have direction. It's easy to follow with an interesting side cast. unlike most novels that get worse after the survival show id say for this novel its where it starts... more>>
71 Chapters Every 34.3 Day(s) 1860 Readers 15 Reviews 04-23-2025
4.5/5 (Chap 190+) I came across this masterpiece on accident, it was originally something I read to pass time. It's starts of with the same system is making me and idol formula, the thing is considering how many novels use this formula this was one of the few to remind me of debut or die. I think the reason is alot of the sidecast are either just as developed as MC or are just fun characters in general. The point is the characters have gained a spot in my heart , please read this jem.... more>>
239 Chapters Every 13.1 Day(s) 4472 Readers 27 Reviews 07-22-2025
4.5/5 (Chap 200+) I love Seo Hoyun, a cunning MC with a fun supporting cast. As a former PD he knows how the industry works and the going back in time makes him that much OP. Though compared to other stories of similar nature things aren't just handed to MC on a silver platter, you can see him and his group work for what they get which makes it rewarding wether or not Hoyun gets his desired outcome... more>>
114 Chapters Every 12.3 Day(s) 1465 Readers 14 Reviews 05-18-2025
4/5 (Chap idk but ive read a lot) I actually quite like this one. The members are great, their development is amazing and 2/4 are developed as much as the MC. I've never felt this way before, they're all very likable. Watching the members get close as they put aside their differences and seeing them improve together is definitely my favourite part of the story. MC is also right up my alley so that probably helps. Hes got a sharp tongue and is quite sarcastic, he has his faults and grows as a person. I both like and relate to him so thats nice... more>>
367 Chapters Every 9.4 Day(s) 1741 Readers 13 Reviews 03-21-2025
4/5 (Chap 270) The fact that its rated soo low makes me sad (used to be like 3.2 lol). Our lovely MC Hajin ends up in a time loop, not knowing why. A system appears telling him hes stuck in someone elses regression and must find out the regressors identity. Where this novels shines is the characterization, the author has a way of making you empathize with characters that aren't even among your favourites. It hits you in the feels (maybe that's cause I was also depressed while reading this and it hit close to home)... more>>
20 Chapters Every 41.4 Day(s) 958 Readers 12 Reviews 11-14-2023
4(or so I've been told)/5 (Chap 80+) This novel had the greatest hook ive read in long damn while. I read this due to a... more>>
233 Chapters Every 1.2 Day(s) 2416 Readers 18 Reviews 07-25-2025
3.5/5 (Chap 100ish) I like it, a nice quick read. I like manager Kim, I like his groupmates, I like the writing and I like... more>>
27 Chapters Every 132.2 Day(s) 2208 Readers 10 Reviews 11-24-2022
3.5-4/5 (Chap i think 250) This was fun. I overall enjoyed it. It has quite the leisurely pace so I wouldn't recommend binge-ing but its... more>>
178 Chapters Every 5.2 Day(s) 2060 Readers 13 Reviews 07-18-2025
3-3.5/5 (Chap 160) Starts off quite slow but if u are able to push past the boring arcs at the start it actually gets better. One thing I wish was more consistent was MCs trauma from his past life, u don't rlly just get better from an event like that and I wish there were more lasting effects. That and the side cast isn't the most engaging I've seen. MC is very barebones personality wise for a decent chunk, maybe thats why I'm not super into it... more>>
81 Chapters Every 26.2 Day(s) 2302 Readers 18 Reviews 05-16-2025
2.5-3/5 (Completed) Painfully mediocre for its ranking and popularity. Our MC Baekya is another person forced to be an idol by a system, this system is more basic than most and is just a plain game interface. Our MC is a klutzy, Soft hearted cry baby which is like a breath of fresh air with all these hyper intelligent cold MC's of other novels. It starts off like braindead fluff with some light comedy. This would've been fine if the story was shorter, it gets mind-numbingly repetitive. ... more>>
24 Chapters Every 24.1 Day(s) 460 Readers 1 Reviews 10-01-2024
2.5-3/5 (chap 70 ish? idk) I got bored, the pacing is just not it for me, it reads like filler. Ik this is supposedly a slice of life comedy but... It's just too slow for me. And idk man the MC is kinda... naive is the best way to put (though I can think of worse). Essensially not my typa character, way too airhead and Gary stu (deadly combo honestly). This is the typa novel where u need to turn of ur brain to read it. Its decently written ig, fun metaphors and whatnot just not my cup of tea.... more>>
19 Chapters Every 49.9 Day(s) 892 Readers 2 Reviews 07-20-2025
3-3.5/5 (chap 80 smth) it's uh... It's okay. I like the members but I don't rlly like the MC. She's almost omniscient, not only that... more>>
36 Chapters Every 44.3 Day(s) 1786 Readers 30 Reviews 01-17-2025
4-4.5/5 (Complete) I rlly liked this one, it's a fun read to pass time with an enjoyable plot and cast. I rlly like the pacing... more>>
Comments (10)
Wait… you said you read up to chapter 190??
Where did you find it? I’m stuck at chapter 127 on WebNovel and I’ve been checking like a lost soul ever since…
I’m really glad to see someone who appreciates Damn Idol for its story. To me, it’s the best idol webnovel I’ve read — smart, original, with strong writing and an unforgettable MC. I’ve been waiting for an update since chapter 127, but it’s still one of my favorites.
Also, thanks to what you said, I’m actually planning to read some of the other novels too — your recommendations really convinced me, even if the summaries didn’t catch my eye at first.