# KPOP Story: Idol Manager > K-pop idol management simulation game with recruitment, group formation, and music production. (iPhone/iPad app by William Zhuang.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpop-story-idol-manager/id1397886265 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [William Zhuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375165846) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,969 App Store ratings · 566 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 178 MB - Languages: American English, Korean - Released: 2018-08-20 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpop-story-idol-manager/id1397886265/reviews.md ## What is KPOP Story? Welcome to the world of KPOP Story! Turn trainees into top level celebrities! Create all star groups and see your groups' music alongside parodies of BTS, Blackpink, and Twice on the music charts!* Think you have what it takes to survive in the KPOP industry? ◉ RECRUIT idols from all over South Korea! Travel to 16 unique locations in Korea in your search for the greatest idols. Each location has its own flavor, quirky characters, and varied clothing styles. ◉ Form star studded GROUPS! Put your idols into groups and form a team that's balanced and appeals to all. Send your groups off to promote on radio shows, dramas, and more. ◉ Hold PERFORMANCES to make your group and company the most well known. Perform on multiple stages to grow your idols, groups, and company's popularity! ◉ Create SINGLES, ALBUMS, and MUSIC VIDEOS to make money and grow your fame. Customize who helps to produce, choreograph, and shoot your songs, albums, and music videos. ◉ Take care of your IDOLS! Train your idols in singing, dancing, and rapping. Unique events will happen to your idols and your decisions of how to handle them will have real consequences. ◉ Top the music CHARTS! Create top songs by carefully choosing music producers, dance instructors, and lyricists. Promote them with anything from posters to blimps! Watch your songs rise up the charts as your groups fight for a place among real life group parodies in the top of the charts. ◉ Customize your HEADQUARTERS! Customize your headquarters with furniture and make it the way you want it! Join our discord at https://discord.gg/vZz5gR4 *Music charts are sourced from Billboard Music charts. Billboard, BTS, EXO, and Red Velvet are trademarks of their respective companies and are not affiliated with KPOP Story in any way. ## Key features - Recruit idols from 16 unique Korean locations - Form balanced and appealing idol groups - Hold performances to increase popularity - Create singles, albums, and music videos - Train idols in singing, dancing, and rapping - Compete on music charts with parody groups - Customize company headquarters ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 16 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time | | 34 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time | | 90 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of KPOP Story? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fun and addictive - 👍 Detailed and immersive experience - 🎨 Cute art style - 💎 Engaging gameplay loop **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches - ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases - 🔇 Lack of background music **Commonly reported bugs** - Disappearing groups and lost progress - Inability to change idol positions and skills - Inconsistent performance of mini-games - Incorrect pricing and in-app purchase issues **Most requested features** - More customization options for idols and groups - Ability to create solo artists and subunits - Expanded world map with additional countries - More interactive features like fan events and collaborations - Improved song creation and album management ## Recent user reviews (10 of 566) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpop-story-idol-manager/id1397886265/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Come Back *2026-04-27, version 2.0.37* Are they ever coming back like we need an update ### 5/5 — great *2026-03-06, version 2.0.37* download it ### 5/5 — Slay *2026-01-13, version 2.0.37* Everything about this game just eats I love the graphics highly recommend this game ### 5/5 — STRAY KIDS HOO SUNGSHINE HANNIE SUNGIE *2025-12-31, version 2.0.37* This game is sooo good would highly recommend!!! The only suggestions I’d make would be for there to be coed groups and a feature where you can compete against real people at music shows. ### 5/5 — Testando *2025-11-25, version 2.0.37* Testando ### 5/5 — K *2025-11-22, version 2.0.37* Nice ### 5/5 — Obsessed *2025-11-18, version 2.0.37* I’ve been obsessed with this game for quite some time here I am 2025❤️❤️ ### 4/5 — ADD AUDITIONS INSTEAD OF RECRUITING TRAINEES!!! *2025-11-06, version 2.0.37* It is very engaging. It just missing some things like auditions and trainee interactions. Adding auditions might let us players know their skills and their specialties. And adding more trainee interactions would be much more fun, there are recruited idols that are already in a relationship that should be shown also in the game. ### 5/5 — It’s like soo good *2025-11-03, version 2.0.37* I love it when I was little it used to be my favorite game the moment I found out about Nooo I was so infested into Koop i wanted every kpop game ever to feel like I was a loop idol and I found this game and I became obsessed I found it later when I grew up and it’s still my favorite till this day ### 3/5 — Jst don’t buy from the shop *2025-10-13, version 2.0.37* Yes ## Frequently asked questions about KPOP Story ### What is KPOP Story: Idol Manager? KPOP Story: Idol Manager is a simulation game where you take on the role of an entertainment company CEO. You recruit aspiring idols, form them into groups, train them, and manage their careers to make them global superstars. ### What are the key features of the game? Key features include recruiting idols from various locations in Korea, forming balanced idol groups, holding performances to boost popularity, producing music and music videos, training idols in different skills, and competing on music charts. ### Is KPOP Story: Idol Manager free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can be used to enhance your gameplay experience, such as acquiring items or speeding up certain processes. ### What kind of K-pop groups can I create? You can create diverse idol groups by recruiting trainees with different strengths and appeal. The game allows you to balance group members to appeal to a wide audience and even features parodies of real-life K-pop groups on the music charts. ### How do I make my idols popular? Popularity is gained through various activities such as holding successful performances, releasing hit singles and albums, creating engaging music videos, and managing your idols' training and career progression effectively. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.37 — 2021-02-26 - Fixed bug where album awards weren't being given correctly ### 2.0.36 — 2021-02-07 - Option to reduce the cool down of song creation - Lightstick customization from Fandom screen ### 2.0.35 — 2020-12-23 - Reduce difficulty of winning music shows. ### 2.0.34 — 2020-10-16 - Reduced the difficulty of unlocking the Greater China regions - Rebalanced Music Show win conditions ### 2.0.33 — 2020-09-20 - 3 New Locations: Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei - 3 New Quests - 48 New Cosmetic Items - Improvements to texture loading ## Apps similar to KPOP Story | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Rhythm Hive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048) | 4.5 (36,696) | Free | Games | | [Kpop Music Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpop-music-game/id944222617) | 3.9 (61) | Free | Games | | [Kpop Piano Star: Music Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpop-piano-star-music-games/id6476077211) | 4.5 (2,766) | Free | Games | | [BTS Island: In the SEOM Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bts-island-in-the-seom-puzzle/id1617588025) | 4.9 (48,424) | Free | Games | | [Love Idol Company : Kpop Girls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-idol-company-kpop-girls/id1277069487) | 4.4 (1,167) | Free | Games | | [ARMY fandom game: BTS ERA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-fandom-game-bts-era/id1080889409) | 4.4 (562) | Free | Games | ## More apps by William Zhuang - [Mighty Moon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-moon/id1375165847) All apps by William Zhuang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1375165846 ## Related topics [snsd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/snsd) · [idol champion](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idol-champion) · [kpop idol queens production](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kpop-idol-queens-production) · [kpop idol simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kpop-idol-simulator) · [ssontong](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ssontong) · [korean student simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/korean-student-simulator) · [love idol maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/love-idol-maker) · [idol producer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idol-producer) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*