K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut News

[p]You've worked hard and tirelessly this year, and now 2025 is almost over. Its been a busy year, and to thank you for all of the love and support you have shown us, we wanted to share some insight into what we have been working on. So strap in and get ready to be dazzled by some K-pop goodness 😎
[/p][h2]The magic that brings the idols to life ✨[/h2][p][/p][p]Its been a tough journey but our talented animators have been hard at work bringing to life the idols through animation and rigging. With live-2D technology, the characters move and sway in a realistic manner, connecting you directly to them. [/p][p][/p][h2]Developing character stories 📖[/h2][p][/p][p]All of the trainees under your belt will have their own stories to explore, from family troubles to overbearing fans, each character has a journey that reflects the real-life struggles which idols can face.[/p][p]But its not just about the idols, its also about you as the manager. From the dashing Mr. Jae to the heart-warming Joo Won, the professionals you work together with have their own stories to unlock and explore, and your choices will influence the final outcome you experience.
[/p][h2]Vogue Korea, are you ready for these outfits? 👑[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Our dedicated artists have been designing costumes for your idols which represent the different facets of the K-pop world! We won't spoil it all, but here's a sneak peak of some of the gorgeous outfits you can unlock in-game![/p][p][/p][p]And if that's not enough to hook you, then check out our latest gameplay trailer on the main page, which gives you a broader look at what's to come 👇[/p][p]Steam page[/p][h3]
Stay tuned for more details coming early next year  🎉[/h3][h3]Follow us at @WisageniGames and @PQubeAsia for the latest news and updates![/h3]

[p]Thank you so much for all your support! 💖✨[/p][p][/p][p]Whether it’s through wishlisting the game, joining and being active in our Discord server, or showing love with likes and reposts on social media.[/p][p]Even when you leave reviews on the Steam demo page or fill out our feedback form, it truly means a lot![/p][p]Reading your thoughts and chatting with you has been a joy, and it all means the world to our small indie team.[/p][p][/p][p]Right now, K-pop Idol Stories has been selected as one of the Official Selections at BitSummit, Japan’s biggest indie game event.✨[/p][p]The game also joining Dames 4 Games Summer Showcase as an alumni from July 18–25, 2025✨[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate, we’ll be showcasing our demo with Japanese language support at our booth at[/p][p]Miyako Messe, Kyoto, Japan, from July 18–20, 2025. 🎉[/p][p][/p][p]For those who can’t attend in person, don’t worry...[/p][p]We’re also updating the Steam demo! ☺️💖[/p][p][/p][p]This also means that the full version of the game will include Japanese language support at launch, along with support for other languages like Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and French.[/p][p][/p][p]🎮 ✨ Here are a few things included in the K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut Version 0.4.425 Demo update:[/p]

• [p]New: All White Costume.[/p]
• [p]New: Japanese language support.[/p]
• [p]Major UI adjustment.[/p]
• [p]New: trainees status graph.[/p]
• [p]New: Benefit difference between the 3 manager types.[/p]
• [p]Improved cutscenes and the animation.[/p]
• [p]More random events and interactions.[/p]
• [p]Improved data and preview in the Schedule tree UI.[/p]
• [p]Balancing and adjusting the difficulty in Audition mini games.[/p]
• [p]New and improved character's sitting pose.[/p]
• [p]New and improved shop items.[/p]
• [p]Increase the responsiveness in some mini games, especially the Vocal Rhythm mini game.[/p]
• [p]Balancing improvement in data management.[/p]
• [p]More informative input prompt display in some UIs.[/p]
• [p]Fix various game freeze, glitches and bugs.[/p]
• [p]Fix the issue with ultra wide screen resolution.[/p]

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The DEMO is now available!

Are you ready to accept your new role as an Idol manager?

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut is a life simulator where you play as the manager to a new idol group project!

As the manager it's your responsibility to recruit your idols, plan their schedule, pick their music and even choose their fashion. Put your schedule management skills to the test and help them debut as successful artists!

Try the demo now and start your Kpop manager journey.

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🎉 Exciting news! 🎉

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut was part of PQube Asia's first-ever showcase! 🚀

This incredible event showcased the full lineup of upcoming releases for 2025 and beyond, and we’re excited to share that K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut captured attention as one of the featured titles!✨

Get ready, because K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut will be coming your way in 2025 and we can’t wait for you to experience it!

🎥 Check out the full showcase here:

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Long time no see, Manager 👋🏻

We’re very thankful for your endless support and patience during the development of
‘KISS : K-pop Idol StorieS - Road to Debut’ ːsteamthisː

💎💎 Today, we’re back with some exciting news for you!! 💎💎

[h3]1. Update on Run Schedule UI[/h3]
As the game has a bit of variables and more characters for the management aspect, we did further study on the run schedule UI visual.
We hope that the informations are clear and easy to understand, while maintaining the colorful and clean visuals.

Our team's favourite is weighted on C, but we would like to hear which one is your favourite?ːsteamhappyː




[h3]2. New feature: 'Battle'[/h3]
We also have a preview update for a new feature: 'Battle'.
We will show you more once we add more 'fun' to this feature. So excited! ːsteamhappyː



[h3]3. Latest Gameplay Broadcast[/h3]
During the GDoC (Game Devs of Color) Expo from:
September 19th at 10am PT/ 1pm ET to Saturday, September 21st at 10am PT/ 1pm ET, 2024,

we’ll broadcast a pre-recorded stream showcasing the latest gameplay of ‘KISS : K-pop Idol StorieS - Road to Debut’.


Last but not least,

[h3]4. Please HELP us by Vote KISS in Level Up KL SEA Game Awards 2024[/h3]
KISS : K-pop Idol StorieS - Road to Debut is selected as one of the nominees.

To vote, you can go to the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/votekisslevelup2024



The September days are here...
Thank you for the wishlist and share ːsteamhappyː 💕

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