{"id":3579,"date":"2025-12-22T12:02:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T03:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=3579"},"modified":"2025-12-23T12:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T03:01:23","slug":"idolidol-premieres-choi-sooyoung-faces-idol-kim-jae-young-now-a-murder-suspect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=3579","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;IdolI&#8217; Premieres: Choi Sooyoung Faces Idol Kim Jae-young, Now a Murder Suspect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2025\/1222\/1766371540430251.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choi Sooyoung has an intense meeting with Kim Jae-young.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of its premiere, Genie TV&#8217;s original drama &#8216;IdolI&#8217; has unveiled a pivotal meeting between Maeng Sae-na (played by Choi Sooyoung) and Do Ra-ik (played by Kim Jae-young), a moment set to disrupt her ordinary fangirl life.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;IdolI&#8217; is a mystery courtroom romance centered on star lawyer Maeng Sae-na. Her intense fandom becomes entangled when her favorite idol, Do Ra-ik, is accused of murder. As she works to prove his innocence while concealing her true feelings, the drama promises an engaging mix of humor and excitement.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the growing anticipation for the premiere, a pivotal moment is captured: Maeng Sae-na\u2019s dream-come-true encounter as a fangirl. Though known as a skilled &#8220;devil&#8217;s advocate&#8221; lawyer, Sae-na transforms into an ardent fan when off-duty. Her favorite idol, the captivating Do Ra-ik, commands attention. When Sae-na unexpectedly appears at a concert, she finds herself in an intriguing situation with Do Ra-ik. Urgency is palpable as Do Ra-ik silences a stunned Sae-na, yet her overwhelmed reaction to seeing her idol up close adds a humorous touch.<\/p>\n<p>Curiosity is piqued when Sae-na encounters Do Ra-ik again in an unexpected place: the lawyer&#8217;s consultation room, where he is now a murder suspect. As narrated in an earlier teaser, &#8220;I never imagined meeting my dream idol as a murder suspect,&#8221; this unusual encounter is highly anticipated.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2025\/1222\/1766371543202136.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"987\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the premiere, Choi Sooyoung and Kim Jae-young shared key viewing points and messages for viewers. Choi Sooyoung highlighted &#8220;fans&#8217; hearts&#8221; as &#8216;IdolI&#8217;s&#8217; main draw, adding, &#8220;This is a love story made possible by deep fandom. Anyone who has ever been an ardent fan will relate and be drawn in.&#8221; She further noted, &#8220;From Kim Jae-young\u2019s captivating idol moments to my portrayal of Maeng Sae-na\u2019s professional lawyer persona, and the journey of two hurt individuals healing and growing together, along with the thrill of uncovering the criminal \u2014 viewers can look forward to a variety of compelling elements.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kim Jae-young described the storyline as having an &#8220;irresistible progression,&#8221; stating, &#8220;Though it&#8217;s a love story between a star and a fan, it harbors unexpected events, growth, emotional recovery, and twists. You might start watching casually and quickly find yourself pulled into the next episode.&#8221; He also advised, &#8220;Follow the immersive storyline and the characters&#8217; complex emotions to experience both mystery and humanism. Enjoy, but be cautious of spoilers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Choi Sooyoung expressed, &#8220;After spending a long summer with &#8216;IdolI,&#8217; I eagerly awaited to share it in the cold winter. I hope viewers become fans of &#8216;IdolI,&#8217; finding warmth and comfort.&#8221; Kim Jae-young similarly shared, &#8220;This work is filled with great affection, and I&#8217;m eager to present it. I hope you have a warm and enjoyable time with &#8216;IdolI&#8217; this year-end. We hope for your great interest and viewership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Genie TV&#8217;s original drama &#8216;IdolI&#8217; will be released at 10 PM on the 22nd via KT&#8217;s Genie TV and will premiere on ENA. It will also be available for streaming on Netflix.<\/p>\n<p>Source: KT Studio Genie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choi Sooyoung has an intense meeting with Kim Jae-young. 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