5 k-dramas about the world of k-pop

K-pop fans already know that an idol’s life is not easy. From intense training days to debut, they need to deal with the opening of their privacy to the public, and the decision to be under the spotlight, they need to be careful that a carelessness does not end their reputation and of course, the dark situations that surround the backstage does not lead them to giving up the dream and enjoy the affection of fans.

Still, there are other ways to dive into the vast ocean which is the South Korean music industry, such as the k-dramas, as there is no shortage of plots that accompany the daily routine of an idol or explore something that k-pop lovers love: the fanfics between the stars and their fans.

With these productions in mind, Recreio has gathered a list of 5 k-dramas located inside the k-pop world that you need to know:

1. Doona!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8qwpcrq1gm

Starring the actress and singer Suzy“Doona!” It brings an interesting parallel. This is because, both the character and his interpreter are former k-pop stars, since Suzy He was a member of the female group Miss A, by JYP Entertainment.

In Dorama, Doona was the most popular member of the group she was part of, until she decided to leave public life due to issues related to emotional health. Now she was a Wonjun’s roommate (Yang Se-Jong), a college student who needs to get used to dividing the space with someone who was once a big star. The title is a Netflix production and is available on the streaming platform.

2. So I got married with my antifã (so I Married an Anti-Fan)

With Sooyoungfrom Girls Generation, on the lead role, “so I married my antifam” introduces her as reporter Lee Geun Young, who has his career thrown in the trash after accidentally vomiting at the star Hoo Joon (Choi Tae Joon). Fired after the incident, she blames Hoo Joon and becomes known to be her biggest hater, which turns out to an unusual invitation, as she is called to participate in a reality show where she must share the same housing with idol.

Based on the homonymous novel of Kim Eun Jung and directed by Kang Cheol WooK-Drama is available on Rakuten Viki.

3. IMITATION (IMITATION)

“Imitation” Jun From U-Kiss, Yunho from Ateez, Jieyeon of the t-ara and the actress JUNG JI-SO (Parasite) as the main characters. The story, available on the Rakuten Viki, has the following synopsis:

“Lee Ma Ha (Jeong Ji So) is an aspiring k-pop star who unintentionally hurts a member of a famous group called Shax, and this ends up triggering a feud with Kwon Ryeok (Lee Jun Young). And conquer your dreams, the resentment of Kwon Ryeok and the protective posture of childhood friend creates a whirlwind of emotions and rivalries. directed by Han Hyun Hee “.

4. Top Management

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdtkokbacqw

Available for free on YouTube, “Top Management” features a K-pop agent who has a brilliant skill: seeing the future. It now has the mission of helping a group involved in a scandal, which does not want to fall into the fans forgotten for what happened.

In the cast there is the idol CHA EUNWOO of the star like Woo Yeon-Woo, besides SEO EU-SOO Like Yoo Eun-Sung, Ahn hyo-seop How Hyun Soo-Yong, Jung yoo-ahn like Kim Tae-Oh and BANG JAE-ME like Jang I-Rip among the main roles.

5. Dream High

Starring named names in the Korean music industry, “Dream High” follows six students who want to realize the dream of becoming K-pop stars, who are lived by former Miss A, Suzythe soloist Iu, Wooyoung and TAECYEON 2pm, Eunjung of T-Ara and the actor Kim Soo-Hyun (Queen of tears).

The drama can be seen on Netflix, Viki and Kocowa.