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In a twist of fate, Jun Hao, a ruthless street thug known for his brute strength and sharp instincts, dies at the hand of the boss he served like a slave. 

When he thought he would die, he saw a screen flash before his eyes—it was a system and a status window! 

[System integrating: Become A Top Idol]

Jun Hao finds himself abruptly transported into the body of Choi Joon-ho, a timid trainee hoping to make it big in the cutthroat world of idols through "Rising Stars," a highly popular idol survival show. In a world unfamiliar to him, where singing, dancing, and charisma reign supreme, Jun Hao must navigate the treacherous waters of an idol survival show or risk losing the life of his beloved younger sister.

From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Flashback—Year 2022, Shanghai, China

"I can't believe you're not telling me where it is," Haruto exclaimed, holding onto Joon-ho's shoulders and violently shaking his body.

They were inside an abandoned warehouse, their voices filling the empty space.

Meanwhile, the weak-bodied trainee resigned to his friends' hysteria. He looked into Haruto's eyes and found the light inside him dimming.

Joon-ho knew he had to do this if he wanted some of the light in Haruto's eyes to be retained.

"I hid it," Joon-ho said. "To a place where you can't find it."

Tears welled up in Haruto's eyes, and he kneeled on the floor as he felt his knees buckle.

"Why are you doing this? This was supposed to be our key to debuting! The CEO promised that we'll finally get to debut once I find the briefcase and bring it to him!" he screamed.

What Happened That Night