Debut or Die!

Synopsis

In a world where the price of failure is death, a down-on-his-luck civil service exam taker finds himself inhabiting the body of Park Moondae, a young man with a tragic past. He's thrust into a cutthroat survival program, "Idol Inc.," with a daunting mission: debut as an idol within a year or face a grim demise. Armed with a status window that reveals his skills and a past as a paparazzo who collected idol data, he navigates the treacherous landscape of the entertainment industry. This journey is more than just a fight for survival; it's a tale of transformation, camaraderie, and the relentless pursuit of dreams amidst intense competition. As he connects with fellow trainees, each with their own unique personalities and flaws, unexpected friendships blossom. But with every step forward, the protagonist uncovers darker secrets and rigged systems within the K-pop world, questioning whether the price of fame is worth his life. Can he overcome the odds, debut as an idol, and finally find a reason to live, or will the pressures of the industry consume him?.