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7 Idol Romance K-Dramas To Watch If You're A K-Pop Fan
Imagine falling in love with your favorite star not on screen but in the quiet ordinariness of everyday life. While K-dramas have often flirted with celebrity love stories, idol romances exist in a far more emotionally charged space. Idols are not just famous; they are curated, surveilled, and emotionally connected to fandoms. In “idol x non-idol” romances, love becomes an act of resistance against image making, expectation, and public sentiment. These dramas explore the loneliness behind the adoration as well as the fear of being truly seen, the desire for an ordinary connection in an extraordinary life. Here are seven such dramas that might satisfy your fangirl soul. “IDOL I” Maeng Se Na (Sooyoung) is a formidable lawyer who is ruthless in court. What people do not know is that she is also a devoted fan of idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong). When not arguing cases in court, she is wholeheartedly supporting her favorite singer. The fan and idol relationship takes on an unsettling turn when Ra Ik is accused of murder. Se Na steps in to fight for her bias’s innocence, convinced that he would never commit such a crime and that he is being framed. As they come face to face as defense attorney and murder suspect, the dynamic between them slowly shifts into something more intense. “IDOL I” draws you in for its unusual premise, blending fandom with mystery, suspense, and romance. The palpable chemistry between Sooyoung and Kim Jae Yeong is an added bonus. Start watching :”IDOL I”: “Lovely Runner” A fangirl who is willing to defy time and destiny to save her idol, Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) is devoted to Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok) of ECLIPSE. It was his words and music that gave her hope through the most trying time in her life. But it seems the man who gave her hope is struggling himself. As tragedy befalls Sun Jae, Im Sol, on that very day, finds herself transported to the past. She finds herself back in school with Sun Jae, who is the star swimmer. Well aware of how life as an idol will pan out for him in the future, she is determined to change the outcome as well as his destiny, even at the cost of her own life. But it seems Im Sol and Sun Jae share a far deeper connection. Although fairly recent, “Lovely Runner” is already an all-time favorite for many, with Byeon Woo Seok immortalizing Sun Jae as one of K-dramaland’s most loved idol characters. Start watching “Lovely Runner”: “The Heavenly Idol” Pontifex Rembrary (Kim Min Kyu), a divine priest, is suddenly thrust into the chaotic world of K-pop. He wakes up in the body of Woo Yeon Woo, a struggling idol in the group Wild Animal, whose popularity has been on a downward spiral. Rembrary’s divine confidence and being oblivious to idol life is a comedy of errors but one that eventually pushes Wild Animal to chart busting fame. Supporting him is Kim Dal (Go Bo Gyeol), the band’s manager, who is battling a traumatic past. With her quiet strength and Rembrary’s mystical powers, they encounter dark forces from his world as well as the treacherous realities of the entertainment industry. “The Heavenly Idol” balances romance, comedy, and moral stakes. It’s an underrated drama, and it makes for an engaging watch. Start watching “The Heavenly Idol”: “So I Married the Anti-Fan” Magazine reporter Lee Geun Young’s (Sooyoung) life spirals after a disastrous run in with top star Hoo Joon (Choi Tae Joon). The encounter ends in public humiliation and her abrupt dismissal from work. Certain that Hoo Joon is responsible, she stages a protest outside his agency, only to be swiftly branded as an “anti-fan” by the media. Her fortune takes another turn when a television producer offers her a desperate lifeline: a reality show that forces her to live under one roof with the very celebrity she despises. Hoo Joon, viewing it as a convenient PR exercise, agrees. What begins as mutual hostility and petty sabotage gradually softens into something more sincere as the two navigate life under constant surveillance. Packed with lighthearted chaos, emotional beats, and simmering romantic tension, the series leans into the pleasures of the slow burn. Its bickering leads, gradual chemistry, and warm emotional payoff make it an easy, surprisingly sweet watch. Start watching “So I Married the Anti-Fan”: “Spring of Youth” Sa Gye (Ha Yoo Joon), a member of a famous K-pop band, finds his career come to an abrupt halt after a scandal. He is pushed out of the group and is forced to confront life beyond the spotlight. He enrolls in college and tries to blends in to campus life, faraway from the whirlwind and glitter of idol life. As he settles into university, he meets Kim Bom (Park Ji Hu), a talented and driven music student back from a stint abroad after a family tragedy. There is also Seo Tae Yang (Lee Seung Hyub), a medical student with a deep love for music. The trio, along with other students, form a campus band, and Sa Gye rediscovers his passion for music. He also falls for Bom, and as romance blossoms, the two emotionally support each other through lingering grief and unresolved memories. “Spring of Youth” is a coming-of-age drama about reinvention, healing, and emotional recalibration. Start watching “Spring of Youth: “ “Doona!” Performance pressure, recurring imposter syndrome, and burnout take their toll on Lee Doona (Suzy), a high flying K-pop idol. She chooses to step away from life in the spotlight and retreat to a life of anonymity in a shared house near a university. There, she meets college student Won Jun (Yang Se Jong), who, unaware of her former superstar status, treats her like any other housemate. Doona grapples with loneliness and the lingering weight of her past trauma. However, the quiet ordinariness of Won Jun’s life steadies her. The two navigate an unlikely connection, which takes them on a journey of self discovery. Grounded as it is bittersweet, “Doona!” sensitively explores mental health, the isolating cost of being a celebrity, and the unseen emotional toll borne by those who are expected to shine for others. “Let Me Be Your Knight” Yoon Tae In (Lee Jun Young) is the leader of a highly popular K-pop group called LUNA. In an attempt to cure Tae In’s sleepwalking, his CEO brings in Yoon Joo (Jung In Sun) into the dorm, a doctor who could help cure his condition. However, it soon turns out to be a case of mistaken identity. Yoon Joo is not actually a doctor at all: it is her twin who is a doctor. The clash between Tae In and Yoon Joo is often hilarious as they constantly bicker and argue, eventually giving away to fondness. Even though the drama leans into familiar tropes and playful situations, it remains a light-hearted, no fuss rom-com between an idol and his fake doctor. While the storyline can be predictable, there’s comfort in that familiarity, which is complemented by good music and a strong ensemble and makes it an easy watch. Start watching “Let Me Be Your Knight”: Puja Talwar is a Soompi writer with a strong Yoo Yeon Seok and Lee Junho bias. A long time K-drama fan, she loves devising alternate scenarios to the narratives. She has interviewed Lee Min Ho, Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Ji Chang Wook to name a few. You can follow her on @puja_talwar7 on Instagram.
Jin Se Yeon And Park Ki Woong Share A Quiet Turning Point After His Confession In “Recipe For Love”
KBS2’s “Recipe for Love” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! “Recipe for Love” is a family reconciliation drama about two families who have been entangled in bad blood for 30 years. As misunderstandings are resolved and old wounds begin to heal, the two households gradually come together and are reborn as one family. Spoilers Previously, Yang Hyun Bin (Park Ki Woong) confessed his sincere feelings for Gong Joo Ah (Jin Se Yeon) to Park Joon Hyuk (Han Seung Won) while drunk—unaware that Joo Ah overheard the entire conversation. The newly released stills hint at a turning point in the relationship between Gong Joo Ah and Yang Hyun Bin, whose dynamic begins to shift during a design team workshop. Gong Joo Ah and Yang Hyun Bin are gazing at one another while lost in nostalgic memories, raising curiosity about what heartfelt truths may finally be exchanged. Do their long-misunderstood feelings at last find common ground? Gong Joo Ah carefully unfolds a handkerchief—her very first creation. The rainbow embroidery stitched onto the fabric, along with the English initials beneath it, hints at a touching backstory, sparking curiosity about whether it holds a special connection to Yang Hyun Bin. Meanwhile, as a tragedy reminiscent of the past strikes the Gong family once again, three generations unite in pursuit of the truth. Han Sung Mi (Yoo Ho Jung) and Na Sun Hae (Kim Mi Sook) appear visibly shocked after witnessing something unexpected, while Gong Woo Jae (Kim Sun Bin) points toward something off-screen with a puzzled expression. What shocking revelation awaits them—and how the family will overcome this new crisis? The next episode of “Recipe for Love” will air on February 21 at 8 p.m. KST.
Chae Jong Hyeop Reunites With Lee Sung Kyung After 7 Years But She Doesn’t Remember Him In “In Your Radiant Season”
MBC’s upcoming drama “In Your Radiant Season” has shared new stills ahead of its premiere tonight! “In Your Radiant Season” tells the story of Sunwoo Chan (Chae Jong Hyeop), a man who lives each day like an exciting summer vacation, and Song Ha Ran (Lee Sung Kyung), a woman who has locked herself away as if life were a cold winter. Ahead of tonight’s premiere, newly released stills capture a fateful reunion after seven years between animator Sunwoo Chan—who visits Korea for a collaboration project with Nana Atelier—and chief designer Song Ha Ran. While visiting an art museum, Chan suddenly stops in front of one particular artwork. At that very moment, he comes face to face with Ha Ran, who is standing beside him, looking at the same painting. Caught off guard by the unexpected encounter, Chan freezes on the spot. However, Ha Ran passes by him with an indifferent expression as if seeing a stranger for the first time. Her calm, unaffected reaction contrasts sharply with Chan’s shock. Later, Chan meets Nana Atelier’s director Kim Nana (Lee Mi Sook) to discuss the project, only to encounter Ha Ran once again, now attending as the designer in charge. Chan, finally reunited with the woman who once brought “spring” into his life seven years ago, struggles to hide his shaken emotions. Meanwhile, Ha Ran grows wary of Chan as she notices the meaningful gaze he directs toward her. The episode will also reveal the story from seven years ago that changed the seasons of their lives. While boarding a flight to the United States during a short vacation, Ha Ran is filled with excitement at the thought of reuniting with someone she loves. However, a sudden explosion turns everything upside down. The traumatic incident becomes the decisive moment that leaves her emotionally trapped in a long “winter.” Chan, who was studying abroad in the U.S. at the time, also suffered critical injuries in the accident, placing him on the brink of life and death. As only Chan remembers what happened between them, curiosity grows over the hidden truth behind their diverging memories and the time they lost. The production team shared, “Episode 1 will begin with the fateful reunion between Song Ha Ran and Sunwoo Chan, gradually revealing clues about the hidden incident connecting them. The relationships surrounding people around Ha Ran and Chan will also begin to unfold in earnest, so we hope viewers will look forward to it.” “In Your Radiant Season” premieres on February 20 at 9:50 p.m. KST. Or check out Lee Sung Kyung in “Weightlifting Fairy, Kim Bok Joo”:
Kim Hye Yoon And Lomon Go On A Sweet Morning Date In "No Tail To Tell"
Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon’s ordinary human romance is just getting started on “No Tail to Tell”! SBS’s “No Tail to Tell” is a fantasy romance drama starring Kim Hye Yoon as Eun Ho, a quirky Gen Z gumiho (magical nine-tailed fox) who is determined not to become human, and Lomon as Kang Si Yeol, an overly confident world-class soccer player. The drama will follow their chaotic journey as the two attempt to save one another. Spoilers Previously on “No Tail to Tell,” Eun Ho unilaterally announced that she needed to date Kang Si Yeol, marking the start of an unusual and ambiguous relationship between the two of them. At the end of their first date, Eun Ho declared that she planned to erase his memories if they returned to their original lives, leading Kang Si Yeol to respond by kissing her. In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, the relationship between the two humans begins in earnest. While taking a walk in the morning, the couple holds hands and gazes at one another with happy, loving smiles. Worried that Eun Ho might catch a cold from the chill in the morning air, Kang Si Yeol carefully adjusts her hat—an affectionate gesture that startles the inexperienced Eun Ho by making her heart skip a beat. The “No Tail to Tell” production team remarked, “Just as Eun Ho had hoped, they will begin a very ordinary, typical romance. Please keep an eye on what sorts of crises and trials await these two characters, who are so happy that they aren’t even fazed by their overturned fates, and how they will overcome them.” They went on to tease, “An even more unpredictable plot will unfold in the second half of the story.” The next episode of “No Tail to Tell” will air on February 19 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
Cho Han Gyul Unexpectedly Visits Park Shin Hye's Parents' Restaurant In "Undercover Miss Hong"
Get ready to see a new side of Cho Han Gyul on the next episode of “Undercover Miss Hong”! Set in the late 1990s, tvN’s “Undercover Miss Hong” is a comedy starring Park Shin Hye as Hong Geum Bo, an elite financial supervisory officer in her 30s who goes undercover as a 20-year-old entry-level employee at a securities firm where suspicious financial transactions have been detected. Spoilers Previously on “Undercover Miss Hong,” a major rift formed between the roommates of Room 301. After Kang No Ra (Choi Ji Su)’s true identity was revealed, both Hong Geum Bo and Go Bok Hee (Ha Yun Kyung) expressed wariness and resentment towards her. However, Kang No Ra still lent them a helping hand as they carried out their secret operation, leaving the future of their precarious relationship up in the air. In newly released stills from the upcoming episode of the drama, all three women visit the chicken restaurant run by Hong Geum Bo’s parents. Hong Geum Bo’s mom and dad (played by Lee Soo Mi and Kim Young Woong) give their guests a warm welcome, and Kang No Ra, who had been on awkward terms with her roommates, sits down with them for a meal. Notably, both Hong Geum Bo and Go Bok Hee wear warm smiles, suggesting a family-like atmosphere that contrasts sharply with the chill that had threatened their friendship. However, things change significantly due to the arrival of an unexpected guest: Albert Oh (Cho Han Gyul). With his usual carefree, playful demeanor nowhere to be found, Albert Oh wears a serious expression as he speaks to Hong Geum Bo—revealing a new side of himself that he hasn’t shown before. To find out what Albert Oh has to say to Hong Geum Bo, catch the next episode of “Undercover Miss Hong” on February 21 at 9:10 p.m. KST!
Watch: Ha Jung Woo Takes On A Dangerous Operation To Protect His Family And Building In "Mad Concrete Dreams" Teaser
Upcoming drama “Mad Concrete Dreams” has unveiled a new teaser! “Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows a struggling landlord who becomes entangled in crime to protect his family and property. While he achieves the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real. The newly released teaser video opens with Ki Soo Jong (Ha Jung Woo), an “all-in” building owner who has taken out loans by “pulling in everything, down to his very soul,” desperately pleading, “Please, just let me pay off the debt on my building.” It hints that an ominous, unusual crisis is closing in around his property. When he is desperate, his best friend Min Hwal Seong (Kim Jun Han) proposes, “How long are you going to live being looked down on? I’ll get you in,” delivering a loaded, meaningful line that suggests he has an ulterior motive. In need of money, Ki Soo Jong even takes out a credit loan in his wife Kim Seon’s (Im Soo Jung) name, which leads to conflict with the furious Kim Seon. Growing increasingly anxious as he checks the balance of his overdrawn account, Ki Soo Jong steels himself and resolutely tells himself, “Get a grip. You can do this,” before launching an operation to protect his building. Then, a staged kidnapping that Ki Soo Jong becomes involved in serves as the spark, foreshadowing unpredictable events and heightening curiosity. “Mad Concrete Dreams” is set to premiere on March 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST. Until then, watch Ha Jung Woo in “Road to Boston”: