5 Best K-Dramas About Idols to Watch if You Liked 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Has KPop Demon Hunters left you hungry for idol stories? Don't worry – we have a few ready!
A new Netflix hit is KPop Demon Hunters – a story about members of a popular group who secretly fight monsters. The striking animation and memorable characters earned the animated movie a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
If you've already watched KPop Demon Hunters and want more stories about idols, then these series are for you.
1. 'Idol: The Coup', 2021
IMDb Score: 7.5/10
Millions of people dream of becoming idols. But to stand out among countless successful performers, you must find a way into fans' hearts.
Five rookie girls from the group Cotton Candy try their best every day to improve their performances, perfect their dance moves and singing. However, this is not enough, and the group is heading towards breaking up.
To stay true to their dreams and become real stars, the girls must create a hit that can turn things around.
2. 'Top Management', 2018
IMDb Score: 6.9/10
Many young people train hard for a future career in the music industry, only to end up out of work. This happened to Yoo Eun-sung, who was not destined to perform on stage.
However, she doesn't give up and decides to become a manager at a large company to promote talented artists herself. Her first project is to improve the image of a group of four guys that no one believes in.
She is the only one who has faith in her charges' success because she has a rare gift of foresight, which could be a trump card in her work.
3. 'The Best Hit', 2017
IMDb Score: 7.5/10
The ambitious singer Yoo Hyun-jae is a real star. He is known to the public as a member of the group J2, and he not only performs songs but also writes music and choreographs dances.
One day, Hyun-jae disappears without a trace. It turns out that the artist magically traveled back in time to 2017, but this unexpected turn of events won't stop him from pursuing his musical dreams.
4. 'Imitation', 2021
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
Aspiring singer Lee Ma-ha is preparing to debut as a member of a group. However, tragedy strikes, and the trio breaks up. Now, Ma-ha is looking for a new opportunity to build a career, gaining popularity due to her resemblance to La Ri-ma, one of the most popular singers.
Not all fans are happy about the resemblance, and Ma-ha's future in the industry is further jeopardized when she begins to secretly date a famous idol.
5. 'So I Married My Anti-Fan', 2021
IMDb Score: 7.2/10
Journalist Lee Geun-young attends a social event for which she must write a report.
At the party, things don't go according to plan. First, she witnesses idol Hoo Joon's awful behavior. Later, an attempt to scold the arrogant star turns into an awkward situation for her.
The incident leads to her dismissal, and she is certain that it would not have happened if not for Hoo Joon. Later, the two end up on an unusual reality show in which idols and their haters must live under the same roof.
