19+ Best Manhwa Like Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim

If you loved Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim, chances are you'll really enjoy Monochrome Rumor, Feeding the Lives of Failing Idols and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Drama, Fantasy, Music, or just the vibe that keeps you hooked. While you wait for the next chapters to drop, it’s the perfect time to explore something new that still feels familiar. These picks aren't just similar—they're fan favorites for a reason, and they might just become your next obsession.

1. Monochrome Rumor

Synonyms: 单色谣言

After being involved in a car accident together, Hajin is asked by Sihyeon to take care of Sihyeon's younger sister after his death. Hajin never expected that to mean he would wake up in the hospital in Sihyeon's body instead of his own. Even worse, Sihyeon was an infamous idol who would do anything for money, had multiple sponsors, and was apparently about to abandon the boy band he was a part of to sign a new contract with a larger agency. At first, Hajin believes the public’s negative opinion about Sihyeon, but the more he learns about Sihyeon’s miserable circumstances, the more enraged he becomes. Determined to get revenge in Sihyeon’s stead, Hajin decides to reach out to an old acquaintance for help. However, the deeper he goes into his revenge plot, the more people he becomes entangled with... (Source: Tappytoon)

2. Feeding the Lives of Failing Idols

Synonyms: Saving the Doomed Idols With My Touch, 最強レシピで作ります！＃伝説のアイドル

Im Hyeon-Seong was a famous chef and restaurateur until he met his untimely death at the hands of his family. In his final moments, he is given the chance to get revenge, but only if he completes a special quest: save the failing idol group Climax as its leader, Cheon I-Se! Equipped with Hyeon-Seong’s entrepreneurial and cooking skills, will I-Se pull the group together and help Climax rise to the top for a successful comeback? Or will the group–and his new life–be on the chopping block? (Source: Tapas, edited)

3. Mangnani PD Idol-lo Saranamgi

Synonyms: The Trashy PD Has to Survive as an Idol

A notorious PD, despised by everyone, becomes an unknown idol in a parallel world. Only his younger sibling remembers him fully. To return to his original world, he must become a top idol and clear the game! "...Quest accepted." "Are you crazy?" "Gotta eat to live, don't I?" His specialty is intimidation, his hobby is persuasion. The idol survival story of a ruthless PD who stops at nothing!(Source: KakaoPage, translated)

4. Mangnaeneun Idol-i Doeeoya Handa

Synonyms: The Maknae Has to Be an Idol

"I will leave the debut group." I can't make it in this group. I should leave and set up a chicken restaurant so that my brothers could at least make a name for themselves. Destined to be a failed idol, I decided to leave the group for the betterment of the others. However... [A member dies if you leave the debut group.] What? "...This is making me crazy." The struggles of Bong Tae-Yoon, the Maknae on top, whose hands hold the lives of his group members, begins now! (Source: Kakao, translated)

5. Wild Idols

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An idol group of cute little animals and... a jaguar? In a world where animals can live as humans, there exists Marigold, a popular idol group comprised of small, cute animals. Enter Youngwoong, the newest member to be introduced. But with his large hands and piercing eyes, the other members can tell he's different. Could he be… a carnivore? (Source: Manta)

6. Daetteum Chakgakdanghaetda Goemul Cheonjaebaeuro

Synonyms: I Was Mistaken As a Monstrous Genius Actor, 誤打誤撞成為怪物天才演員

Kang Woo-jin, an ordinary man, unexpectedly discovers that he has a unique ability: whenever he reads a script or screenplay, he can enter a mysterious subspace and fully embody the characters within. When he accompanies a friend to an audition, he seizes the opportunity to demonstrate the extraordinary acting skills he acquired through these experiences in the subspace, which leads to a change in the course of his life forever. Out of nowhere, I was called a tremendous monster. So what? I just nodded in response.(Source: Naver, translated)

7. My Comeback as the Youngest Member

Synonyms: My Comeback as the Youngest Member, ย้อนเวลามาเป็นมักเน่, 成为顶流男团的忙内

After being disqualified from the famous boy group survival reality show Stardust Project, Seo-Han finds himself stuck in a mundane life of part-time work, unable to achieve his dreams of debuting. But then, an unexpected twist of fate catapults him eight years back in time, just before the inception of the show. Now equipped with years of experience, Seo-Han is determined to rewrite his story and fulfill his dreams with this second chance. With the many challenges and dark sides of the music industry, will he finally succeed in debuting as a member of a boy band this time?(Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

8. From Acting Genius to Top Idol!

Synonyms: Acting Genius, Top Idol!

Baek Hyeon sacrificed everything to become the best actor in the industry. So when he's about to die in a plane crash, he makes a desperate wish for another chance to live. Hyeon's plea is granted, but who said anything in life was free? Reborn as his younger self, Hyeon must first become a successful K-pop idol if he wants to be an actor again. Can Hyeon make it in the cutthroat world of fierce competition, demanding schedules, and fake smiles? Or will he fail and lose his second shot at fame? (Source: Tapas, edited)

9. To Be an Actor

Synonyms: Be the Actor, I Will Live as an Actor

To escape a life of poverty, Jang Youngkuk aspired to be a famous actor. And he succeeds... at the cost of his mother's life. Upon proceeding to take his own out of despair, Youngkuk miraculously returns to his childhood. With a second chance to make things right, he swears to abandon acting and be the good son he never was. However, when financial troubles begin to haunt Youngkuk and his mother, he discovers that he may have no choice but to return to the set for one last take. (Source: Tapas)

10. Seongseureoun Idol

Synonyms: Holy Idol

Rembrary, the deputy of God loved by all and the holy high priest. When I woke up while fighting against the Demon King who invaded my world, I 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, translated)

11. Ibeon Saengeun Ayeokbuteo

Synonyms: This Life Starts as a Child Actor

Was this life a failure? On the contrary, I like it! Kang Su-Hyeon, who has failed in everything he has done in life for four years. He finally found his calling as an actor and thought he was seeing the light, but he collided with a truck coming from the opposite side and despaired as death approached... “Wait a minute, didn’t I die?” When he regained consciousness, was his appearance reflected in the mirror the cutest version of himself from when he was 5 years old? Yes, in this life I start as a child actor! Kang Su-Hyeon's acting career begins. (Source: KakaoPage, translated)

12. This Life's Universal Superstar

Synonyms: In This Life, the Greatest Star in the Universe, ชีวิตนี้ผมขอเป็นซูเปอร์สตาร์, 今世は宇宙級スター！

Hard-pressed to find good luck in this universe, Sun Woo-Joo gives up on his dream of becoming an idol in favor of living a normal life. That is, until he finds himself waking up from a car accident on his exam day! But as luck would have it, Woo-Joo can now copy any move exactly as he sees it, and his two left feet that kept him from debuting are now moving to the beat! With this newfound skill, will Woo-Joo be able to turn things around and become the star that shines the brightest on stage?(Source: Tapas)

13. Second Life Millionaire

Synonyms: The Second Life of an All-Rounder Idol, 万能アイドルは人生2回目, 今生成为全能爱豆

Do Shiyoon was the leader of a struggling K-pop boy band when he tragically died in a car accident... or so he thought! Miraculously, he wakes up in his 17-year-old body and realizes that he's gone back in time to before he debuted as an idol. Now, he is determined to make it big in K-pop. As he prepares for his re-debut, he has to avoid the pitfalls of his first life while gathering four like-minded and talented idol trainees to make a new boy band, the likes of which K-pop has never seen! (Source: Tapas)

14. My Second Life as an Idol

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From failed idol to hailed idol! Flop idol Yongmin dies an unfortunate death but is given a second chance at life in the body of Ian, a super hot rich kid with a voice to match. At his side, he finds Jin, a mysterious soul tasked with guiding Ian to becoming a certified star. But is it really all smooth sailing from here? (Source: Manta)

15. My Uncle Is a Superstar

Synonyms: My Superstar Uncle

"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)

16. Second Try Idol

Synonyms: Once Again Idol, もう一度アイドル

Seo Hyeon-U is a member of an idol group that's about to debut. On the day of their profile photoshoot, an accident left a hideous scar on one side of his face, causing his dream of debuting to collapse. Fortunately, he became an idol trainer with the recommendation of his manager, but he still spent his shabby days in sorrow. One day, he got on a plane with the idol group in charge of going abroad, but an unexpected incident caused his plane to crash!! When he woke up, realized that he has been transported to back when he was 19 years old; when he was preparing to join the debut team. Seo Hyeon-U, an idol in the body of a 19-year old boy but who has been strengthened by his experience as a trainer. This is the story of his growth to become an idol once again!(Source: Kakao, translated)

17. Top Star Jaeneung Seogo

Synonyms: Top Star's Talent Library

Sang-Jun, a talentless idol trainee, wished to transfer to a new entertainment company. Then, the day he asked his director about it, Sang-Jun received a book which unlocks access to a "talent library", allowing him to quickly learn various skills. With this book and his newfound "talents", Sang-Jun is going to become a top star!(Source: KakaoPage, translated)

18. Namjangpan Audition

Synonyms: Men's Version Audition, Exciting Male Idol Survival

"If you think of me as a man, I'll gladly become a man!" Lee Cho-Hee, an unlucky female idol trainee who is always eliminated from the debut group because of her boyish appearance! She thought it was her last chance and applied for the idol audition survival show "High Teen Universe"... but there was a problem with her gender(?) A fresh and precarious story of love and friendship between trainees!(Source: Naver, translated)

19. Yeonggwangui Haeillo

Synonyms: A Tidal Wave of Glory

Halo, the greatest musician of his time, gets into a car accident on his way to the Grammy Awards. When he comes to, he finds himself in the body of a young Korean boy named Noh Hae-Il. He is left in a place where the surroundings and the times are different. After confirming that Noh Hae-Il's English name is Halo, he feels a strong sense of destiny. Halo enters Hae-Il. He demonstrates his genius even in this era.(Source: Naver, translated)

20. An Insincere Idol's Blank Slate

Synonyms: A Blank Slate Regression for the Idol That Lost His Original Mindset, 初心を忘れたアイドルのための回帰白書

K-pop idol Yoon Eden has wasted away for years under a mediocre label with an incompetent CEO. He is disillusioned and on the verge of quitting when he's sent back in time to the day of his debut. Now, Eden is determined to use his songwriting talent to rewrite his career and gain some well-deserved fame. Despite his CEO still pushing cheesy songs and tacky concepts, can Eden, with the help of his group members, truly reignite his spark and become a sincerely dazzling idol? (Source: Tapas)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim, you're left wondering—what now? Luckily, there’s a whole world of stories out there that give off the same energy, whether it’s the intense fights, emotional backstories, or just that feeling of being completely hooked. The titles like Monochrome Rumor, Feeding the Lives of Failing Idols... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim special in the first place. Of course, everyone’s taste is different, but I really think you’ll find something here that pulls you in. And hey—if you’ve got a favorite that didn’t make the list, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for my next obsession.