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Review — “IDOL I” (Episodes 1–2 only)
The first problem I noticed is the female lead. She’s supposed to be a successful lawyer and even a partner at a reputable firm — but her house and lifestyle look like she’s an underpaid intern. On top of that, the way she behaves as a fan feels immature.
I’m fine with adults being fans, but there’s a big difference between being a mature fan and acting like a schoolgirl obsessing over an idol. Here, the fan-girling is exaggerated and doesn’t match her character’s age or status.
In Episode 2, the male lead is excellent — his acting feels natural and believable. But the manager (the “potato-looking” guy) feels over-the-top. His dramatic crying over the contract being terminated feels inconsistent, especially when he didn’t react as seriously when someone from the team died earlier. It turns the scene into unnecessary melodrama.
Overall, IDOL I has potential because of the male lead — but the writing for some characters feels unrealistic and overly dramatic
I’m fine with adults being fans, but there’s a big difference between being a mature fan and acting like a schoolgirl obsessing over an idol. Here, the fan-girling is exaggerated and doesn’t match her character’s age or status.
In Episode 2, the male lead is excellent — his acting feels natural and believable. But the manager (the “potato-looking” guy) feels over-the-top. His dramatic crying over the contract being terminated feels inconsistent, especially when he didn’t react as seriously when someone from the team died earlier. It turns the scene into unnecessary melodrama.
Overall, IDOL I has potential because of the male lead — but the writing for some characters feels unrealistic and overly dramatic
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