Episode Title: When the Bell Rings in the Dark
Found with a suicide note, Jae Hui becomes the new suspect. But as Se Na and Ra Ik trace his final steps, the uncover a truth darker than they ever imagine...
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- Aired: January 13, 2026
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Idol I Episode 8 Reactions
I'm so happy with this episode. It made me forget how frustrated I was with Raik to the point that I disliked the previous one. I love how this episode captured the beginning of his character growth properly, how it handled the truth behind Sena's fangirling life, and the whole picture of their first meeting. Kim Jaeyoung is such a good actor that you could see the change in Raik's demeanour, tone, and gaze towards Sena once he remembered their first meeting. I got a little bit emotional when he talked about what happened the day they met, and I almost shed a tear when he thanked Sena because I could feel their pain. It wasn't only hurtful for Raik, but for Sena too. The world was so unfair to them, still is, and they don't deserve it. Their younger selves deserved better than being failed by selfish and greedy adults.
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the kid actress who plays the fl as a child is sooo pretty, best episode so far, loved the talk scene at the end at night in the park
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Episode 8 feels like the moment everything starts clicking into place — and it’s a lot. After Ra-ik rushes to find out Choi Jae Hui’s condition, he’s devastated to hear it’s being labelled a suicide attempt, complete with a note. Ra-ik can’t believe it, and honestly, neither can I. It doesn’t match the person he knew, and the whole thing immediately feels off.
Lost in his misery, Ra-ik ends up on Maeng Se-na’s doorstep — soaking wet, feverish, and on the verge of collapse. When he wakes up and finds Se-na lying beside him after staying up all night to treat his fever, it’s impossible to deny their connection. They’re drawn to each other in a way that feels quiet, instinctive, and real.
Ra-ik becomes determined to uncover the truth, and Se-na agrees to help him. As they retrace Choi Jae Hui’s steps, the “suicide attempt” begins to look even shadier — especially when it’s revealed he left a voice message for Se-na. That doesn’t read like someone tying up loose ends… it reads like someone trying to leave a breadcrumb before being silenced.
Based on the hints so far, my suspicion keeps circling back to the CEO. It feels like he’s behind a lot of what’s happening — but by the end of the episode, I’m also questioning myself. He’s clearly hiding something that would deeply hurt Ra-ik, and it seems tied to a secret involving Kang Woo-seong. That doesn’t necessarily make him the murderer, but it does make him dangerous.
In the background, I’m still unsure what path Kwak Byeong Gyun will take. Will he follow in his father’s footsteps and help prosecute an innocent man, or will he actually do his job and pursue the real killer? I’m hoping for the latter. I’m also not ruling out the ex-girlfriend’s father — he’s powerful, he dislikes Ra-ik, and it wouldn’t surprise me if this is all part of a scheme to push him away from his daughter… though let’s be honest, the daughter isn’t exactly stable either.
And the missing phone detail? My brain is absolutely spiralling. Kang Woo-seong’s phone is missing, and there was an object that looked suspiciously like a phone hidden behind the picture frame near the girlfriend. It really made me wonder if she has it — but I still can’t figure out why she’d keep it… yet.
The more we dig, the more it feels like someone is systematically removing threats to a hidden truth — and right now, that “truth” seems bigger than a single crime.
Lost in his misery, Ra-ik ends up on Maeng Se-na’s doorstep — soaking wet, feverish, and on the verge of collapse. When he wakes up and finds Se-na lying beside him after staying up all night to treat his fever, it’s impossible to deny their connection. They’re drawn to each other in a way that feels quiet, instinctive, and real.
Ra-ik becomes determined to uncover the truth, and Se-na agrees to help him. As they retrace Choi Jae Hui’s steps, the “suicide attempt” begins to look even shadier — especially when it’s revealed he left a voice message for Se-na. That doesn’t read like someone tying up loose ends… it reads like someone trying to leave a breadcrumb before being silenced.
Based on the hints so far, my suspicion keeps circling back to the CEO. It feels like he’s behind a lot of what’s happening — but by the end of the episode, I’m also questioning myself. He’s clearly hiding something that would deeply hurt Ra-ik, and it seems tied to a secret involving Kang Woo-seong. That doesn’t necessarily make him the murderer, but it does make him dangerous.
In the background, I’m still unsure what path Kwak Byeong Gyun will take. Will he follow in his father’s footsteps and help prosecute an innocent man, or will he actually do his job and pursue the real killer? I’m hoping for the latter. I’m also not ruling out the ex-girlfriend’s father — he’s powerful, he dislikes Ra-ik, and it wouldn’t surprise me if this is all part of a scheme to push him away from his daughter… though let’s be honest, the daughter isn’t exactly stable either.
And the missing phone detail? My brain is absolutely spiralling. Kang Woo-seong’s phone is missing, and there was an object that looked suspiciously like a phone hidden behind the picture frame near the girlfriend. It really made me wonder if she has it — but I still can’t figure out why she’d keep it… yet.
The more we dig, the more it feels like someone is systematically removing threats to a hidden truth — and right now, that “truth” seems bigger than a single crime.
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The setup - spoiled brat diva growing up stuckup lawyer getting more unstuck moving on!!!!I wrote so many posts and rview - search for them
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