Love is an Illusion! - Superstar (Manhwa) Vol. 1

The next story from the hit webtoon series, Love is an Illusion! is finally here in English print! Hye-sung and Dojin’s eldest son, Byul, is a talented, popular aspiring idol who seems to have a pretty perfect life. But between being in high school, confusing feelings, and a newly born sibling, Byul’s life is far from perfect.

Hye-sung and Dojin’s story is far from over, even 16 years later! Their eldest, Byul, has grown into a talented young man with a gift for music and a way of getting everyone’s attention. Which has never been difficult as the only child. Until suddenly, he’s not. After a miracle pregnancy, Hye-sung and Dojin welcome their second son, and Byul has never felt so horrified! Unfortunately, he’ll have no luck keeping the secret from his classmates thanks to Park So-yi and his other childhood friends. And as the idol of their school, Byul’s reputation is still sparkling! At least, for now. As he navigates having a new sibling, following his dreams of stardom, and new, confusing feelings, will he remain a top alpha idol, or will his light be dimmed?

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