I. Introduction
IDOL - The Coup is the 2021 South Korean drama starring, Hani, Solbin, Han So Eun, Exy, Green, Cha Jae Hyuk, & more, directed by Noh Jong Chan, written by Jung Yoon Jung. It was aired in South Korea from Nov 8 to Dec 14, 2021 on every Mondays & Tuesdays. It is currently available on iQiyi.
II. Synopsis
IDOL - The Coup is a drama about idols who have failed to reach stardom and are struggling to let go of their unachieved dreams. Kwak Si Yang stars as Cha Jae Hyuk, Star Peace Entertainment’s CEO. Members of popular boy group Mars are played by Kim Min Kyu, former RAINZ member Hong Eun Ki, former X1 member Lee Eun Sang, Jo Joon Young, and Baek Seo Hoo. It focuses on Cotton Candy, a girl group who is considered a failure because the public still doesn’t know the members’ names after six years. The group consists of leader Jenna (EXID’s Hani), Hyunji (LABOUM’s Solbin), Stella (Han So Eun), El (WJSN’s Exy), and Chae Ah (Redsquare’s Green).
III. Trailer
IV. Episodes
V. OSTs
VI. Reception
Airing at the late 11 P.M. time slot, the first episode scored an average nationwide rating of 0.751 percent which was the highest rating it had ever received. It has been given the scores of 7.8 on IMDB, 8.1 on Mydramalist &, 9.7 on iQiyi.
