There are various Korean Dramas about different professions. Some dramas show different sides of Korean society, Korean culture, Korean festivals, etc. There are many Korean dramas that tell us various things about K-pop. The dramas about K-pop show the side of K-pop that K-pop fans have never seen. These types of dramas show the struggles K-pop idols go through to make their fans happy or how much Korean Idols train to debut. Here are the Top 10 Korean dramas about K-pop that give us overview about the life of k-pop idols.
1. Idol: The Coup
Idol: The Coup is a drama about a girl K-pop group Cotton Candy, who is on the verge of disbandment. The story is about the group’s desperate attempts to prevent disbandment. The drama shows how even after debuting k-pop idols struggle to stay famous in the industry. This drama shows groups that are not famous are also not respected and valued in the industry. The drama showcases the hardships in K-pop idol’s life. Idol: The Coup was released in 2021 on the Korean network JTBC.
2. Part-Time Idol
Part-Time Idol is a story of a very successful producer who made careers of famous K-pop idols in the industry. He suddenly disappears and returns after eight years. Now he wants to make a co-ed group, but all the trainees have already left. The story shows the problems of each member of the group he formed. The drama also shows how the producer selected the trainees for the co-ed groups. Part Time Idol is a short drama that premiered in 2017. You can watch it on Netflix.
3. Dream High
Dream High is one of the most popular teen dramas. It is about a group of six who attends performing Arts school. They dream of becoming renowned musician one day. The drama also shows how Hye Mi has to leave her Opera Singing dreams to earn money as a K-pop idol. The drama depicts the strengths, weaknesses, and insecurities of the students dreaming of being musicians. Dream High portrays the true meaning of Friendship, love, and life. Dream High aired in February 2011.
4. Hit The Top
Hit the Top is a top-rated drama about a popular nineties idol named Hyunjae, who time travels in 2017. In the future, he meets Jihoon, who dreams of becoming a successful idol. Jihoon has some unkonown connection with Hyunjae. The drama shows how Hyunjae adjusts to the time he is unfamiliar with, he also tries to uncover the mystery behind his time travel to 2017. Hit the Top is about the life of Hyunjae, Jihoon, and Woo Seung. The drama was aired in 2017 and got a very high rating.
5. Imitation
Imitation centers on the idols of different groups. The drama shows the struggle of to become a K-pop idol and the difficulties they face after becoming a K-pop idol. The drama shows the hard work k-pop idols do to keep their image sound. The drama also depicts the strict rules and regulations K-pop idols have to follow so that they don’t get into any scandals. Imitation shows the struggle of K-pop idols and also about the K-pop idols of different groups who fall in love with each other. Imitation premiered in 2021.
6. So I Married An Anti-Fan
So I Married an Anti-Fan is a drama based on the novel of the same name. The show is a romantic story of a Top star full of himself and a magazine reporter who despise herself as his anti-fan. They cross paths once again when they are offered to participate in a reality show where the celebrity and anti-fan have to live together. The drama shows difficulties of being in love with an idol. So I Married an Anti-Fan was released in 2021 and got too much love from Korean and international fans.
7. Let Me Be Your Knight
The drama is about a K-pop idol named Yoon Tae In, who struggles with sleepwalking and mental issues. Yoon Tae In’s manager hires a doctor (who is not a doctor) to him and starts living with the group. Viewers gets thorough look into the life of Yoon Tae In and his struggle against his illness. Let me be your Knight is a heartwarming story between the k-pop Idol and Doctor. The show is a romantic comedy aired in 2021.
8. Fly Again
Fly Again is a web drama about high school students who want to become K-pop idols. The drama is about young love and the big dreams they want to achieve. The drama shows how they do everything they can to achieve their goals of becoming successful K-pop idol. Fly Again is a short drama you can binge watch in one day. The drama released in 2021.
9. The Liar And His Lover
The Liar and His Lover is about a talented producer named Kang Han Kyul who writes songs for the famous group Crude Play. Actress Yoon So Rim plays a role of a poor high school student who has dreamed of becoming a successful musician. The Liar and His Lover is a story about a successful songwriter who was supposed to debut as a member of Crude Play. The show depicts the struggles all of them face to fulfill their dreams. The Liar and his Lover aired in 2017.
10. The Heavenly Idol
Heavenly Idol is a romantic fantasy based on the idol’s life with a mix of fantasy. Woo Yeon Woo is a member of the washed-up idol group and pontifex who look like Woo Yeon Woo switched places by accident. Pontifex doesn’t know anything about the world of idols, whereas Woo Yeon Woo doesn’t want to return. The show depicts the struggles of a washed-up idol and pontifex who finds a way to go back to his world. The show has received high rating and has a different storyline. The Heavenly Idol is a romantic comedy that premiered in 2023.
