PQube and Wisageni Studio have officially premiered a new trailer for their upcoming title, K-pop Idol Stories: Road To Debut, setting the stage for a 2026 global launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, both in physical retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
K-pop Idol Stories: Road To Debut is a life simulation and management game that immerses players in the vibrant, competitive world of K-pop.
As the manager of a promising group of aspiring idols, your role is to scout, nurture, and lead a cast of unique trainees, each with their own backstories, personalities, and special talents.
The game has been promoted as a heartfelt tribute to K-pop culture, combining narrative depth with strategic gameplay, ideal for fans of simulation and music genres. Wisageni Studio designed each trainee to present distinct challenges and opportunities for growth.
For example, one character may win over fans with bold charisma but create friction within the group, while another might require encouragement to build the confidence needed to step into the spotlight.
According to PQube's detailed feature overview, the core gameplay centers around assembling your ideal K-pop lineup from eight diverse talents, ranging from the energetic Minji to the reserved Ai.
Your managerial decisions—from forming the group's composition to overseeing schedules and finances—directly influence idol development and group success. Players must carefully balance the stamina and well-being of their idols, making tough calls that affect morale, relationships, and the bottom line.
Overworking idols may cause burnout, while overindulgence may quickly lead to financial hurdles.
Every relationship matters, and the bonds you forge with trainees open new story pathways, encounters, and endings.
Interactive rhythm-based mini-games are woven throughout the experience, challenging players to recruit new idols, oversee vocal sessions, and master choreography, with performance impacting the group’s overall debut. The game promises an original K-pop soundtrack, featuring exclusive songs and vocal tracks tailored specifically for each group’s debut, aiming to appeal to music fans eager for fresh content.
Visually, K-pop Idol Stories: Road To Debut will stand out with intricately hand-drawn artwork and expressive animations designed to bring each character’s emotions and on-stage performances to life. K-pop Idol Stories: Road To Debut is scheduled for a full release on the Nintendo Switch in 2026, and will be available via retail stores and the Nintendo eShop.
Fans of music simulation games, K-pop enthusiasts, and Nintendo Switch players can look forward to a dynamic and heartfelt experience inspired by one of the world’s most popular entertainment phenomena.
K-pop Idol Stories: Road To Debut is a life simulation and management game that immerses players in the vibrant, competitive world of K-pop.
As the manager of a promising group of aspiring idols, your role is to scout, nurture, and lead a cast of unique trainees, each with their own backstories, personalities, and special talents.
The game has been promoted as a heartfelt tribute to K-pop culture, combining narrative depth with strategic gameplay, ideal for fans of simulation and music genres. Wisageni Studio designed each trainee to present distinct challenges and opportunities for growth.
For example, one character may win over fans with bold charisma but create friction within the group, while another might require encouragement to build the confidence needed to step into the spotlight.
According to PQube's detailed feature overview, the core gameplay centers around assembling your ideal K-pop lineup from eight diverse talents, ranging from the energetic Minji to the reserved Ai.
Your managerial decisions—from forming the group's composition to overseeing schedules and finances—directly influence idol development and group success. Players must carefully balance the stamina and well-being of their idols, making tough calls that affect morale, relationships, and the bottom line.
Overworking idols may cause burnout, while overindulgence may quickly lead to financial hurdles.
Every relationship matters, and the bonds you forge with trainees open new story pathways, encounters, and endings.
Interactive rhythm-based mini-games are woven throughout the experience, challenging players to recruit new idols, oversee vocal sessions, and master choreography, with performance impacting the group’s overall debut. The game promises an original K-pop soundtrack, featuring exclusive songs and vocal tracks tailored specifically for each group’s debut, aiming to appeal to music fans eager for fresh content.
Visually, K-pop Idol Stories: Road To Debut will stand out with intricately hand-drawn artwork and expressive animations designed to bring each character’s emotions and on-stage performances to life. K-pop Idol Stories: Road To Debut is scheduled for a full release on the Nintendo Switch in 2026, and will be available via retail stores and the Nintendo eShop.
Fans of music simulation games, K-pop enthusiasts, and Nintendo Switch players can look forward to a dynamic and heartfelt experience inspired by one of the world’s most popular entertainment phenomena.
