K-pop Idol management sim K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut set to release on 16th July 2026

PQube and developer Wisageni Studio are thrilled to announce that their K-pop idol management sim, K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, will release on 16th July 2026. Launching both physically and digitally on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, and digitally on Xbox Series consoles and PC (via Steam), the game invites players to recruit and manage their dream K-pop group on their journey to debut.

Players can get a taste of life as a K-pop Idol manager in the newly updated Steam® demo for K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, as they navigate the unpredictable challenges of the K-pop industry. This new demo introduces French, German and Spanish localization, new interactions between trainees and improved graphics! This same demo has also made its debut on Xbox Series consoles, allowing players to manage their K-pop group on console for the first time ahead of launch.

To celebrate the announcement, a brand-new release date trailer was revealed, offering a fresh glimpse of the deep management gameplay on offer when the game launches next month.

About K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut

The ultimate crossover between K-pop and life simulation! Step into the role of manager and build your dream idol group by scouting talent, managing schedules, choosing outfits, planning social media, and organizing the perfect album. Can you make it to debut?

Key Features:

  • Your Dream K-Pop Group: Choose from eight unique trainees, from the cheerful Minji to the shy Ai, the lineup and skillset of your group is in your hands, and it’s your job to shape them as stars.
  • Plan Their Schedule: As the manager, it’s your job to balance stamina, finances, and workload. Push your idols too hard and risk burnout, but pamper them too much and you’ll quickly run out of funds!
  • Relationships Matter: The bonds you build shape every outcome. Your decisions influence how each character perceives you, unlocking new encounters, storylines and endings.
  • Original K-pop Soundtrack: Featuring exclusive music and special vocal tracks for your group’s debut, produced just for this game. K-pop fans will be clamouring for the tracklist.
  • Immersive Minigames: Scout new idols, hit the right notes during vocal practice, and master dance routines in rhythm challenges. Your performance in these mini-games determines your success as an idol manager.
  • Visual Adventure: Stunning hand-drawn artwork brings a rich world to life. Beautifully animated emotions and gestures make your idols feel truly alive, letting you connect with them like never before.

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About PQube
PQube is a leading developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment, with a diverse international team passionate about publishing games they love. Partnering with developers globally, PQube delivers immersive, memorable gaming experiences to players across all major gaming platforms. Its rich, ever-expanding portfolio features established fan-favorites like Kitaria Fables, Potion Permit, Discounty, Adorable Adventures and Tormented Souls, alongside exciting new projects including Kusan: City of Wolves, Sniper Dan, They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror, Aggelos 2, K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, The Detectorist Guild and Spyder: Agent 8. Learn more at www.pqube.co.uk.

About Wisageni Studio
Wisageni Studio (PT Wisageni Multimedia Indonesia) is an Indonesian game development studio based in Sleman, Yogyakarta. We have been committed to delivering great experiences to gamers since 2015 through original game IPs and outsourcing services. Coming from diverse backgrounds and led by women, our team brings solid expertise and is united by one shared passion: creating games as a universal medium to tell stories, share emotions, and spark creativity.