Top 16 Idol manga you should read right now. [2025 List]

16. [Oshi no Ko]

"In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons." Goro works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the "worst possible way," setting the gears of fate in motion! The amazing Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari team up to depict the world of showbiz from a completely new perspective in this shocking series!

【OSHI NO KO】 has finished publishing and it has 166 Chapters. It is also Known as: 【推しの子】, My Favorite's Child, Favorite Girl, My Idol's Child, Oshi no Ko, [Mein*Star], เกิดใหม่เป็นลูกโอชิ

15. Second Life Millionaire

Do Shiyoon was the leader of a struggling K-pop boy band when he tragically died in a car accident... or so he thought! Miraculously, he wakes up in his 17-year-old body and realizes that he's gone back in time to before he debuted as an idol. Now, he is determined to make it big in K-pop. As he prepares for his re-debut, he has to avoid the pitfalls of his first life while gathering four like-minded and talented idol trainees to make a new boy band, the likes of which K-pop has never seen!

Second Life Millionaire has finished publishing and it has 85 Chapters. It is also Known as: Second Life of All-Around Idol, The Second Life of an All-Rounder Idol

14. Idol Yameru kedo Kekkon Shite Kuremasu ka!?

Sato Itto is an ordinary salaryman who has been shy about love due to past trauma. One day, a school reunion is held for the first time in several years. While they are having a good time talking about the good old days, Hebo, a recently retired idol, suddenly shows up! Sato is upset to see Hebo, who was his first love in school. He tries to get over his feelings with the help of alcohol, even though he doesn't normally drink. But when he wakes up the next morning, he finds himself naked in the same bed with Hebo.

As Sato desperately tries to recall what happened, Hebo-san shocked him even more by saying... "Marry me!"

What will happen to this marriage between two people are absolute zeros at love?

Idol Yameru kedo Kekkon Shite Kuremasu ka!? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: アイドル辞めるけど結婚してくれますか!?, Will You Marry Me If I Quit Being an Idol?, Will You Marry Me Because I Quit Being an Idol?

13. Eodil Bwayo Manager-nim

Ever since former screenwriter, Injoon Kim, was nearly taken to the underworld by mistake, he has been able to see Threads of Fate—white where fortune awaits, and black where misfortune looms. This newfound ability quickly proves itself useful as Injoon becomes a manager in the entertainment industry and successfully saves the actress, Hye-ryung Yun, from a fatal accident. Will Injoon be able to use these Threads to his advantage and bring Hye-ryung to stardom?

Talent Agent and the Threads of Fate has finished publishing and it has 137 Chapters. It is also Known as: Where Are You Looking, Manager?, どこ見てるんですかマネージャ

12. Yabai Idol no Manager ni Nacchatta Hanashi

Managing a Wild Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: やばいアイドルのマネージャーになっちゃった話, Yabai Aidoru no Manager ni Nacchatta Hanashi

11. Idol na Kanojo to Wotaku na Boku to

"She is a famous idol. On the other hand, I am just a nerd. We have to keep our relationship a secret."

Idol na Kanojo to Wotaku na Boku to has finished publishing and it has 27 Chapters. It is also Known as: アイドルな彼女とヲタクな僕と, Idol na Kanojo to Wotaku na Boku to

10. Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote

Yuuhi Yuugure and Yasumi Utatane, two high school voice actresses who just happened to attend the same school and coincidentally got placed into the same class, are the two hosts of a radio weekly program. As fellow classmates and voice actresses, they show all the listeners their great friendship! At least, on the surface. In reality, the quiet girl Chika and the gyaru Yumiko are complete opposites. And they absolutely cannot stand each other. Off air, chaos and insults erupt. On air, they're the best of friends. Just where will this tumultuous relationship lead them?

The Two Sides of Seiyuu Radio has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: 声優ラジオのウラオモテ, Seiyuu Radio no Ura Omote

9. Classmate no Moto Idol ga, Tonikaku Kyodou Fushin nan desu.

Saegusa, who retired from idolry when she went to high school, is good-looking and intelligent. She is always cheerful and friendly, and is the most popular person at school.
Takuya, however, knows a certain side of the highbrow Miss Saegusa.
Today, too, a suspicious-looking woman in a dubious disguise appears at the convenience store where he works part-time. She is, in all likelihood, that Saegusa-san...?

My classmate Shion Saegusa was idol. but she is unsure of behavior in front of me. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: クラスメイトの元アイドルが、とにかく挙動不審なんです。, Classmate no Moto Idol ga, Tonikaku Kyodou Fushin nan desu.

8. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim

A student preparing to take the Civil Service exam for the fourth time suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar body, 3 years previously. He also sees a status window in front of him, displaying a serious threat!

[Warning!]

[Status Abnormality: ‘Debut or Die’ Begins!]

The story of the transformation of the main character, who is suddenly challenged to become an idol even though he has never been in the industry before, under the threat of death.

※Specialty: He used to take and sell idol’s data.

If I Fail to Debut, I'll Get a Killer Disease is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Debut or Death, If You Don't Debut, You'll Die of Sickness, デビューできないと死ぬ病気にかかってしまいました, 得了不出道就会死的病

7. Acting Genius, Top Idol!

Top actor Baekhyun, known as a genius in acting, encounters a miracle and returns to life before his death! However, there's no such thing as a free regression. His lifespan is limited to just thirty, with only ten years left to live. To become an actor again and to survive, he must become an 'idol'! The thrilling process of a genius actor growing into a TOP idol is revealed!

Acting Genius, Top Idol! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Acting Genius, Top Idol!

6. So I Married the Anti-Fan

How far would you go to take down the person you hate most? With no house, no job, and nothing left to lose, Geunyeong Lee is willing to risk it all to bring down the country’s national treasure, Korean superstar Who Joon. But once the two really get to know each other, bringing him down suddenly becomes a lot harder. Will she be able to ruin him once and for all after she learns the truth about the man behind the popstar?

So I Married the Anti-Fan has finished publishing and it has 87 Chapters. It is also Known as: Geuraeseo Naneun Antipaengwa Gyeolhonhaetda (Jaerim), Mon anti-fan ! (Jaerim), My Anti-Fan! (Jaerim), So I Married an Anti-Fan (Jaerim), だから俺はアンチと結婚 した (Jaerim), 所以和黑粉结婚了 (Jaerim), 所以我和黑粉結婚了 (Jaerim), 그래서 나는 안티팬과 결혼했다 (Jaerim)

5. Naeirui Eutteum

As a fan of idol Ryu Seon-Jae, Im Sol was happy fangirling to her heart’s content. That is until one day, Seon-Jae is suddenly found dead. As she grieves, Sol discovers a curious pocket watch that takes her six years into the past. Before she knows it, Sol tracks down a teenage Seon-Jae, and the words “I freaking love you!” spill out. Now, he’s totally creeped out by her, but Sol must somehow win over Seon-Jae to stop history from repeating. With the clock ticking, can she save her future number one?

Tomorrow's #1 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Best of Tomorrow, Tomorrow's Best

4. Second Try Idol

Hyunwoo was a seasoned member of an idol band about to debut, but after a severe accident on set left him scarred, he abandons his dreams of stardom and becomes an idol trainer. Bitter about his current trajectory, he wishes for time to turn back...and after a plane crash, it does! Suddenly, he’s nineteen again, with no scar in sight, a huge audience watching his group compete for the top spot on a music talent show, and loads of stage experience from his trainer days. Will he lead his group to fame or fade from the spotlight once again?

Second Try Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: An Idol Once Again, Idol Once Again, Once Again Idol, Perfect Idol 2.0, もう一度アイドル

3. Sonmaseuro Gujehaneun Mangdol Insaeng

I can save even the most doomed restaurant with my touch!

Im Hyeonseong, a famous chef who has even shown up in a TV show as the CEO of a food industry. He built his wealth and fame from the ground up, but meets an unjust death because of his stepmother and step-sibling. At that moment, a system window appeared in front of him. They will give him a chance to take his revenge if he succeeds in making ‘Climax’, the doomed idol group, successful by controlling Cheon Ise’s body. Will I be able to save the doom restau– I mean the doom idols with my touch? We will now begin the special quest, ‘Idol, Cheon Ise’!

Saving the Doomed Idols With My Touch is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Save a Failed Idol's Life, 最強レシピで作ります！＃伝説のアイドル

2. Jie Bu Diao de Ta

Nan Zhi is the head of an entertainment company who always appeared cool and perfect. Only a few people know her secret nightlife. But her hedonism didn't bring her any happiness, until she appeared... She was supposed to be just a stranger, but she turned out to be Nan Zhi's best friend's sister, and a potential new signing for her company? Faced with the persistent wooing by the younger woman, will she become addicted to her...

Addicted to her is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 吸引力法则, Law of attraction, xi yin li fa ze

1. [Rouhou] Ore no Iinazuke ni Natta Jimiko, Ie dewa Kawaii Shikanai.

“Onii-san, congratulations on your marriage. This person is your bride.” “M-my name is Watanae Yuuka… I’m in the same class as you…”

My name is Sakata Yuuichi. I’m in my 2nd year of high school. Due to my parents’ circumstances, I’m suddenly getting married..? Furthermore, my partner is a plain girl, Watanae-san.

During my 3rd year of middle school, I went through a bad experience. Ever since then, I’ve only been interested in 2D heroines. There’s absolutely no way I’d ever be interested in a 3D girl. That was what I thought, but…

“…Well then, who’s your favorite heroine right now?”

Turns out, she was actually an otaku and she becomes very talkative when you get to know her. She’d always happily engage in our conversations. She showed me things I’d never have expected from a girl in my class.

“Err, since we’re going to be living together… Is it okay if I call you Yuu-kun?”

And, the moment I let my guard down, she’d instantly try to shorten the distance between us. What’s more…

“Just between you and me, I’m actually the voice actress for Yuuna Izumi from 『Alice Stage』. Thank you for always supporting me!”

It’s a secret from everyone else, but it turns out she’s actually my favorite heroine’s voice actress?!

I am only interested in 2D heroines! But, Yuuka’s true self, which she only shows when she’s alone with me, is nothing but cute!

This is the story of me and Yuuka, starting as fiancees. A heartwarming and chaotic romcom!

My Plain-looking Fiance is Secretly Sweet with Me. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 【朗報】俺の許嫁になった地味子、家では可愛いしかない。, [Rouhou] Ore no Iinazuke ni Natta Jimiko, Ie dewa Kawaii Shikanai.