Sooyoung and Kim Jae Young are set to star in the new drama “Idol Eye” (literal translation)!
“Idol Eye” is a mysterious courtroom romance drama as Maeng Se Na (Sooyoung), a virtuous star lawyer and devoted fan, defends her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Young) after he is accused of murder. The series is directed by Lee Kwang Young, known for his delicate and stylish approach in productions such as “Call It Love,” and written by Kim Da Rin, praised for fresh and creative scripts.
Sooyoung plays Maeng Se Na, a prominent lawyer determined to prove that her favorite idol Do Ra Ik is innocent. Nicknamed the “lawyer for villains” for taking on unpopular criminal cases that face public criticism, she is secretly a 10-year devoted fan of the band Gold Boys. When her idol becomes embroiled in a bizarre murder case, she conceals her admiration, takes his defense, and uncovers an unexpected truth.
Sooyoung commented, “Maybe because I understand how fans feel, but I couldn’t put the script down from start to finish. This is my first time playing both a lawyer and a devoted fan, so I enjoyed the character’s contrasting on-and-off sides. I’m excited to show a new side of myself.”
Kim Jae Young takes on the role of Do Ra Ik, the visual center and vocalist of Gold Boys who becomes a murder suspect. When the stage he once longed for no longer brought happiness and the love of fans felt like a heavy burden, he hid his darkness behind a bright smile. After a murder case turns his life upside down, he throws away his mask and is reborn as someone who lives as if there is no tomorrow.
Kim Jae Young remarked, “It is a drama with an interesting story and a mix of genres, so I’m looking forward to it. I feel some pressure, but I’m happy to be part of it,” adding, “I’m excited to show so much through the character of band vocalist Do Ra Ik.”
“Idol Eye” is scheduled to premiere in the second half of 2025.
In the meantime, watch Sooyoung in “Not Others” below:
Also watch Kim Jae Young in his on-air drama “My Lovely Journey” here:
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