Debut or Die

Pacing and Story Development The pacing in Debut or Die is carefully crafted to maintain the right balance between action, character development, and plot progression. Each chapter feels purposeful, with no filler material to slow down the narrative. The story builds steadily, with major plot twists and revelations that keep readers eagerly turning the pages. The careful pacing ensures that readers remain invested in the journey, always wondering what will happen next.

Falling drunk after failing the civil service exam again, Ryu Gunwoo is shocked to wake up in a motel with an unfamiliar appearance. Somehow, not only is he inhabiting the body of Park Moondae—a 20-year-old orphan who took his own life—but he has also regressed three years into the past. Furthermore, he is unable to find information about his original body anywhere. Recovering from his surprise, Moondae wonders if his present situation is similar to the action fantasy novels he knows of. To test his theory, he calls for a status window, which actually appears, albeit bearing the worst news possible: "Debut or Die." Unless he debuts as an idol within a year, he will perish. To avoid his deadly fate, Moondae must secure a spot on the idol survival show Idol Inc. and improve his abilities to the maximum. Due to his past job as a paparazzo, at least Moondae has some insight into the idol experience. However, one wrong step could put his future career—and entire existence—in jeopardy.

A 4th year student who was preparing for the Civil Service examination, suddenly he found himself in an unfamiliar body 3 years ago. As well as a status window displaying a threat in front of his eyes! [Outbreak!] [Status Abnormality: ‘Debut or Death’ Occurs!] A diary about the transformation of the main character, who was suddenly challenged to be an idol even though he has never been in the industry before due to sudden threat of death. ※Speciality: He used to take and sell idol’s data.
If I Fail to Debut, I’ll Get a Killer Disease / 데뷔 못 하면 죽는 병 걸림