The Genius Idol’s Strategy to Stardom

Legacy and Cultural Impact Since its debut, The Genius Idol’s Strategy to Stardom has made a significant cultural impact, influencing not only the manga industry but also broader pop culture. It has inspired countless fan works, including art, fanfiction, and cosplay, showcasing its widespread appeal. The themes and characters have resonated with audiences around the world, making The Genius Idol’s Strategy to Stardom a cornerstone of modern manga. Its legacy continues to live on, as new generations of fans discover and fall in love with this iconic series.

On Haje, a once-in-a-thousand-years handsome trainee. After turning down a sponsorship offer and losing the chance to debut, He vowed never to set foot in the entertainment industry again. So why was he chosen by an idol-nurturing game system??? No money, no house, no knowledge. Haje's experienced nothing but toil and moil in this new life of his. From finding hidden talents and growing to be a respectable idol, to playing mental tug of war against the callous system and even investigating the past of the possessed character. Haje was busy running around doing this and that! "This is no good, I'm having fun." Que sera sera. Haje decides to just charge ahead, overcome every challenge, and attack the show business head-on. This is the genius idol's strategy to conquer the entertainment industry! (Source: Kakao Entertainment Corp., translated)

Read manhwa A Genius Idol’s Manual to Taking on Showbiz / 천재 아이돌의 연예계 공략법

Once-in-a-millennium handsome trainee, On Ha-je, vows never to set foot in the entertainment industry again after rejecting a sponsor’s offer and losing his debut opportunity. That’s, until he is sucked into an idol training game. Between finding hidden talents and growing as an idol, dealing with a stubborn system, and solving the past of the character he embodies, he finds himself struggling with no money, no home, and no knowledge. But he exclaims, “This is a big deal. It’s fun!” He takes on challenges, pushes forward, and conquers them all. This is the story of the genius idol, On Ha-je, who isn’t just a handsome face, but a multi-talented individual.