In a surreal turn of events, Ryu Gunwoo, a 29-year-old civil servant examinee in his fourth year, found himself waking up to an unfamiliar ceiling and the sterile ambience of a motel.

This perplexing situation unfolded the day after his failed exam, where he succumbed to slumber after drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

Adding to the bizarre nature of his predicament, Gunwoo discovered that “Today” marked a date three years in the past, specifically in December. To further compound the strangeness, a status window materialized before him, accompanied by a peculiar notification proclaiming “Debut or Die.”

The unfamiliar body he inhabited belonged to Park Moondae, a common individual leagues away from the glamorous world of idols. Adding to the complexity, Gunwoo faced the daunting reality of a one-year time limit.

Driven by the primal instinct to survive from his unique perspective, Ryu Gunwoo, now thrust into the persona of Park Moondae, found himself entangled in the intricate web of “Relisted! Idol Incorporated.” This renowned idol survival program, which had achieved massive success in the past, became the unlikely battleground where Gunwoo would fight for his life.

Armed with a wealth of knowledge and a keen sense of the idol industry, gleaned from his experiences as a former data seller, he plunged headfirst into the challenge, not only to evade the spectre of death but also to unravel the mystery of his inexplicable transformation.

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The fusion of Gunwoo’s civil servant background with the cutthroat world of idol survival added layers of complexity to his journey. As a man who once dealt with data, he now navigated the uncharted waters of fame, music, and competition.

The struggle for survival took on new dimensions as he sought to adapt, leveraging his unique insights into the world of idols.

The narrative of “Relisted! Idol Incorporated” unfolded as a gripping saga, where Gunwoo, now Park Moondae, grappled not only with the pressures of the idol industry but also with the overarching question of why his reality had been upended.

The one-year countdown ticking away only intensified the stakes, propelling him further into the heart of the challenge.

In this captivating tale, Ryu Gunwoo’s metamorphosis from a civil servant examinee to an unlikely idol unfolded against the backdrop of a mesmerizing blend of time-bending perplexities and the unforgiving world of idol survival.

As he faced the imminent threat of death and sought answers to the enigma that shrouded his existence, Gunwoo’s journey became a riveting exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of life in the shadow of an inexplicable fate.

Release Date and Where to Read

Debut or Die Chapter 56 will be released on Sunday, 4th February 2024, at 12:00 AM KST. 

• Japan (JST): 12:00 AM on Sunday, 4th February 2024
• Korea (KST): 12:00 AM on Sunday, 4th February 2024
• USA (EST): 11:00 AM on Saturday, 3rd December 2024
• UK (GMT): 04:00 PM on Saturday, 3rd December 2024
• Australia (AEST): 01:00 AM on Sunday, 3rd December 2024

You can read Debut or Die Chapter 54 Raws on the Kakao Page.