What is Idol manga?

In Japanese culture, idols (アイドル) are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly cute and cuddly and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g. as singers for J-pop groups, bit-part actors, TV personalities, models in photo spreads published in magazines, advertisements, etc.Source: wiki

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Chou Kaguya-hime!

(Cosmic Princess Kaguya!)

Description:

In a world just a little further in the future, one night, Iroha, a caring and highly skilled high school girl, picks up Kaguya, a princess from the moon. At Kaguya's invitation, the energetic and unconventional, the two decide to become live streamers (liver) in the virtual world "Tsukuyomi." As the girls deepen their bond through music, their destinies begin to unfold. This is the story of "Princess Kaguya" as no one has ever seen it before. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2026-01-23

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Super Sparkle Stars

(Super Sparkle Stars)

Description:

Keita runs away from his strict home and arrives in Seoul, South Korea. Determined to become the K-pop idol he has always dreamed of, Keita auditions alongside his rival, Sujin... (Source: MANGA Plus)

Type

oneshot

Chapters

Status

finished

Started

2026-01-21

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Kimi ni Naretara

Description:

A girl-meets-girl story about an idol and an otaku high school girl who switch bodies.

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2025-12-05

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Nareul Hollin Iutjip Star

(The Star Next Door)

Description:

Soo-Jung hates romance—she’d rather spend her nights fangirling in her room. When a noisy neighbor is tests her patience she goes upstairs ready to fight, but the last person she expected is the scandalous celebrity she's supposed to hate. Love and hate, different sides of the same coin. Which will win? (Source: Manta)

Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2025-12-04

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HAPPY Twogether

Description:

Four years ago, the idol group Dream Boy disbanded after being embroiled in some kind of scandal. And now... Jae-Young, formerly known as "Happy" in Dream Boy, was struggling financially and working a part-time delivery job when he heard that the group's leader, Su-Kyum, had passed out drunk at a club, and he rushed to him. Although they share the same stage name, Seung-Min, aka "Happy" and the most popular rapper and producer these days, saves Jae-Young from collapsing from photosensitivity syndrome and suggests they work together... "You know who I am, right? Let's work together." (Source: Ridibooks, translated)

Type

manhwa

Rating

Smut

Status

current

Started

2025-10-04

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SLAPPY

(SLAPPY)

Description:

After his K-pop debut dreams were shattered, former trainee Takumi returns home and discovers skateboarding. As he slowly begins moving forward with his life, Takumi starts to feel something new... (Source: MANGA Plus)

Type

oneshot

Chapters

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2025-08-22

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Idolatry

Description:

High school girl Juuna Harumi's purpose in life is to support the idol Fuwari Tsukishiro! One day, the idol group Fuwari belongs to disbands. In her despair, Juuna learns that Fuwari will be trying out for an idol audition program. There will be a total of 100 participants - in order to lead her idol to the top, Juuna decides to take part in the audition herself and work behind the scenes. This idol-otaku girl's lifelong "supporting activity" begins now! (Source: Weekly Shounen Magazine, Translated)

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2025-07-16

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Oneurui Hanyoireun Yeojada

(Who’s That Girl?)

Description:

Sang-Hyeon Kim has the talent and the drive to become a K-pop star—but one thing keeps holding him back: a false school bullying accusation. After countless rejections, his dream feels more distant than ever. But when the head director of a major entertainment company hands him a mysterious bath bomb that transforms him into his past-life self, he's suddenly staring at an unbelievably beautiful... woman? Sang-Hyeon's second shot at fame is about to begin—in the most unexpected way! (Source: WEBTOON)

Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2025-03-26

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Horangireul Kkojibeumyeon

(Women at Work: A Pinch of Love)

Description:

Ra-On is a top idol on professional hiatus after several scandals. During her time off, she’s tasked with training Ho-Rang, a member of a girl group on the verge of their debut. For reasons Ra-On cannot figure out, Ho-Rang is adamant on dropping out of her chance at stardom, and it’s up to Ra-On to get Ho-Rang’s singing and mindset back in the game. However, it isn’t easy to get Ho-Rang’s spirits and vocals high enough…until Ra-On discovers the perfect trick: pinching her in just the right place. (Source: Tappytoon) Note: Part of Bomtoon's and Lezhin's Jeonmunjing Ungni Danpyeonseon (전문직 웅니 단편선) Collection.

Type

manhwa

Chapters

Status

finished

Started

2025-01-16

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Uri Guild Idol

(Our Guild's Idol)

Description:

Ajin Bae suddenly dives into Dear Dane, the world’s top MMORPG, using her brother’s account—who just happens to be the master of its number one guild. Tasked with keeping her identity secret, she tries to protect his legacy, but things spiral when she’s mistaken for a creep hitting on Bloomie, a popular female player who’s secretly a male idol. Trying to clear things up, Ajin sends a video with her voice in it. But that just gets Bloomie thinking: Wait… I know this girl! (Source: WEBTOON)

Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2025-01-10

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Gakuen IDOLM@STER: GOLD RUSH

Description:

The story of girls who attend a school where dreams come true!

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2024-10-03

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An Insincere Idol's Blank Slate

(An Insincere Idol's Blank Slate)

Description:

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)

Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2024-07-30

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Chika Idol wo Kage de Sasaeru Ore

Description:

A relationship between Natsukawa, a flashy gal-type classmate, and Kageyama, a plain and unassuming boy. Despite appearing to have no connection, Kageyama secretly receives a message from Natsukawa: “Meet me at our usual karaoke spot after school.” He joins her for a private karaoke session, where he reveals something she had asked him to prepare. (Source: Natalie, translated)

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2024-05-24

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Mahou Shoujo holoWitch! PV

(Magical Girl holoWitches! PV)

Description:

Magical Girl holoWitches! is a brand-new multimedia project comprised of hololive VTubers that hopes to introduce various forms of content such as anime, manga, and livestreams based on magical girl lore and setting. (Source: Official YouTube Channel)

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2024-05-16

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Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai

(Without Love, I Can’t Be an Idol.)

Description:

Noa Kuroda worships Ibuki, a member of the super popular idol group ILY, as a god. After ILY's concert, Noa happens to run into Ibuki at a convenience store. When Noa learns that Ibuki is stressed out from being worshiped as a "god" and "charismatic" by his fans, she unconsciously hides the fact that she is an otaku, but...

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2024-04-12

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Himitsu no AiPri: Full Color Osarai 4-koma

Description:

A manga released alongside the Himitsu no AiPri anime series, summarizing the key points of each episode in only four panels.

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2024-04-08

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Oniure Idol ga Kyou mo Watashi wo Oshitekuru

(The Superstar Idol Crushes on Me Today Too)

Description:

Unpopular underground idol and actress, Enatsu Sayuki, faces her work diligently everyday to achieve her dreams of making it big in the world of acting. ...However, for some reason, the superstar idol Sera Touma—who should be her rival—becomes her biggest fan!! Adorable enough to make Sayuki jealous, Sera takes every chance to passionately declare her love, throwing Sayuki’s life into chaos. Will Sayuki be able to achieve her dreams? And what will become of the one-sided love(?) between Sera and Sayuki…!? The curtain rises on the clash between these young talents in the fierce age of idol showbiz—let the show begin!! (Source: Bunkasha, translated)

Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2024-02-23

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Top Idol-ui Mangnae Member-ga Doeeotda

(My Comeback as the Youngest Member)

Description:

Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2023-12-29

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Ore no Haitoku Meshi wo Onedarisezu ni Irarenai, Otonari no Top Idol-sama

(The Top Idol Next Door Can’t Help But Crave My Guilty Pleasure Meals)

Description:

The "meddlesome" high school boy Mamori Suzufumi helps a starving neighbor who had collapsed outside the door of her apartment one day. That person turned out to be the popular high school idol, Sasaki Yuzuki! Yuzuki had been on an excessive diet to maintain her ideal idol image. But when the worried Suzufumi offers her some homemade cooking, she eats it with gusto, while crying, "—Aaaaaah… I can’t take it anymore!" When she finished her meal, her face was full of happiness. Falling in love with her hearty appetite, Suzufumi decides to tempt Yuzuki with her favorite foods to make her fall for him through "food seduction." Pork on rice, ramen, okonomiyaki— "I'm not going to eat it!" That’s what Yuzuki always say, but once again, she finds herself craving Suzufumi’s cooking today— (Source: MF Bunko, translated)

Type

novel

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2023-11-25

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[Oshi no Ko]: Ichibanboshi no Spica

Description:

Type

novel

Volumes

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2023-11-17

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