Engaging and pertinent.
Feb 2026
I really enjoyed this, at times gritty, drama ~ more than I expected to.
Wanting something light to watch, there was actually more to it than I anticipated!
KJY is another actor who plays characters in a more understated way. He doesn't go OTT and can convey a lot purely with his eyes.
The story twists and turns, as Maeng Si-na (CSY) battles to clear her Idol, Do Ra-ik/Laik (sorry, but a very weird stage name, I thought), of murder.
Of course a romance blossoms, but it didn't overshadow the rest of the story, for me.
A mix of characters, nice cast; Kim Won-hae has been in a lot lately, and I liked him in this ~ he's a huge favourite!
Most characters looked like the culprit at some point, which I liked.
Some characters were awful; one redeemed themselves; another kind of did, but was still impossible for me to like.
It got very cheesy at times, and the way Si-na continued to fan over Laik, even though her boyfriend, was too silly for me.
There were actually some very pertinent messages in this drama, too. Mainly, how Sasaengs can ruin an Idol's life, never mind their mental health. Also, how the family of a celebrity cannot be chosen, and their behaviour / activities are beyond the control of any star. How Idols are pushed, controlled, restricted and basically abused in some cases, is also well highlighted. The effects of any/all these issues, really do lead to tragedy, in too many cases.
I just wish these issues were taken more seriously, and could get through to those with the power to change things. Let's hope one day they will.
I was kept engaged, looked forward to episodes and would happily watch again sometime in the future.
I really enjoyed this, at times gritty, drama ~ more than I expected to.
Wanting something light to watch, there was actually more to it than I anticipated!
KJY is another actor who plays characters in a more understated way. He doesn't go OTT and can convey a lot purely with his eyes.
The story twists and turns, as Maeng Si-na (CSY) battles to clear her Idol, Do Ra-ik/Laik (sorry, but a very weird stage name, I thought), of murder.
Of course a romance blossoms, but it didn't overshadow the rest of the story, for me.
A mix of characters, nice cast; Kim Won-hae has been in a lot lately, and I liked him in this ~ he's a huge favourite!
Most characters looked like the culprit at some point, which I liked.
Some characters were awful; one redeemed themselves; another kind of did, but was still impossible for me to like.
It got very cheesy at times, and the way Si-na continued to fan over Laik, even though her boyfriend, was too silly for me.
There were actually some very pertinent messages in this drama, too. Mainly, how Sasaengs can ruin an Idol's life, never mind their mental health. Also, how the family of a celebrity cannot be chosen, and their behaviour / activities are beyond the control of any star. How Idols are pushed, controlled, restricted and basically abused in some cases, is also well highlighted. The effects of any/all these issues, really do lead to tragedy, in too many cases.
I just wish these issues were taken more seriously, and could get through to those with the power to change things. Let's hope one day they will.
I was kept engaged, looked forward to episodes and would happily watch again sometime in the future.
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