From V Project to StarToU — Name Change
V Project and StarToU are the same idol game. See the official name-change timeline and find the earlier trailers and trainee profiles.
Are V Project and StarToU the same project?
Yes. The older and newer names refer to the same game project, as confirmed by the official announcement and the English account biography.
Timeline
These dates follow the Chinese official announcements.
| Date | Public milestone |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | Scoop Culture trainee reveal and early promotional material |
| August 12, 2026 | Official name-change announcement |
| August 20, 2026 | MacGuffin reveal and Chinese test recruitment |
A release date has not been announced in these updates.
See StarToU release and pre-registration information for the current source-backed schedule reference.
Official sources
- Project update announcement Checked: 2026-09-06
- Name-change announcement Checked: 2026-09-06
- Official English account Checked: 2026-09-06
- Trainee reveal Checked: 2026-09-06
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Lee
Lee from Scoop Culture in StarToU: trainee. Birthday 07/16; MBTI ISFJ. Official character art, profile details and videos.
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