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A "Hallyu" Project That Killed J-Pop Aesthetics: Manga Review
Score: 1/10
Musical Identity and Cultural Erosion
The biggest problem felt while reading this manga is that, despite being a Japanese production, its spirit is completely occupied by the Korean Wave (Hallyu). If your ears are accustomed to the sincere, melody-focused, and authentic J-Pop sounds of B-Komachi, the artificial K-Pop vibe emanating from every frame of the "FUREYU" group in this manga will bother you. Instead of defending Japan's own unique idol heritage, the series copies a formula that sells more in the global market but lacks soul. Visual Style and Character Designs
The drawings resemble webtoon designs that deify ... K-Pop idols rather than the anime/manga aesthetic we know. The characters' "overly polished" and cold demeanor completely destroys the warm and human texture of J-Pop. You won't find the depth and "tragedy of being an idol" that an icon like Ai Hoshino possesses here; it's just an empty marketing product trying to attract fans (biases) with its appearance. The Artificiality of the Story
The "cool on stage, miserable at home" contrast is used not to depict the fascinating but sad reality of the J-Pop idol world, but merely as a comedic element. It serves the dangerous Hallyu culture that portrays idols as unattainable gods, rather than understanding their inner world. Conclusion
This manga is a betrayal of the J-Pop spirit. It's a fabricated production catering to audiences who deify groups like Blackpink or BTS. For true J-Pop fans, this series is simply a waste of time. With masterpieces like Oshi no Ko existing, it would be best for such "copycat" works to disappear from the market. As a J-Pop advocate and Oshi no Ko fan, my rating: 1.

A soulless idol drama crushed under the weight of K-Pop aesthetics.

If you're a fan of genuine J-pop culture, especially sincere and melodic productions like B-Komachi, this series will be a complete disappointment. Tamon's B-Side is the latest example of productions that, instead of preserving Japan's own unique idol heritage, are purely driven by commercial concerns and attempt to copy Korean Wave (Hallyu) trends.

Story and Concept (4/10)
The series attempts to present a contrast based on the main character being "charismatic on stage, broken at home." However, this doesn't even come close to captivating Ai Hoshino's deep, dark, yet fascinating world. Instead of depicting the characteristic development ... process of J-pop, the story focuses entirely on marketing the "perfect robot" image of K-pop idols.

Music and Art Style (3/10)
The biggest problem here is the musical identity. The group's songs lack the melodic richness and instrumental quality of J-pop. There's a completely high-production but soulless, beat-focused structure, just like in K-pop. The visuals are full of those "polished" Korean-style character designs; it feels more like a webtoon cover than the familiar Japanese anime aesthetic.

Conclusion
A project made purely for the Korean wave, betraying the genuine spirit of J-pop. Such "copycat" productions are just a waste of time for true J-pop fans. With masterpieces like Oshi no Ko existing, it would be best for this series to simply disappear from the market.

As an Oshi No Ko fan, I considered this a Korean wave (Hallyu).