Push Square has reviewed K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut on PS5, a management sim from Indonesian developer Wisageni Games in which players train a fictional K-pop group towards its debut. The reviewer found the game functions more like a visual novel with management decisions layered in than a full tycoon simulation, as players have limited scope to shape their idols beyond choosing a general group concept and scheduling training activities, with outcomes heavily governed by random chance.

Players guide trainees through daily activities such as dance and vocal lessons while balancing happiness and energy, working towards milestone "Evaluations" ahead of debut. The reviewer praised the crisp, manhwa-inspired art style, strong user interface and a soundtrack drawing on second- and third-generation K-pop, and enjoyed touches such as customising CD covers and light sticks, though found late-game money management and low-probability audition mechanics frustrating.