Series synopsis
Imitation, also known as 이미테이션 is a South Korean comedy drama television series that premiered on KBS2 on May 7, 2021. It ended on July 23, 2021. It was created by Han Hyun-hee, Kim Min-jung. It stars Lee Jun-young, Park Ji-yeon, Jung Zi-so and Yunho.
Ma-Ha, a member of the struggling girl group Teaparty, faces anger and backlash after injuring popular idol Kwon Ryeok during a reality TV program, leading to tense encounters as their paths continue to cross.
Premise
Ma-Ha, a member of the struggling girl group Teaparty, faces anger and backlash after injuring popular idol Kwon Ryeok during a reality TV program, leading to tense encounters as their paths continue to cross.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Jun-young as Kwon Ryok
- Park Ji-yeon as La Ri-ma
- Jung Zi-so as Lee Ma-ha
- Yunho as Lee Yu-jin
- Lim Na-young as Shim Hyun-ji
- Min-seo as Yu Ri-ah
- Hwi Young as Lee Hyun
- Kang Chan-hee as Lee Eun-jo
Supporting cast
- Jongho as Yoon Hyuk
- Lee Soo-woong as Kim Hyun-oh
- San as Son Min-soo
- Seonghwa as Nam Se-young
- Ahn Jung-hun as Han Jae-woo
- Park Yu-ri as Bang Do-jin
- Danny Ahn as Ji Hak
- Lee Hwi-seo as Tae-ri
- Choi So-yoon as So-yoon
- Choi Woo-bin as Hyun Woo-jin
- Yeon Si-woo as 'Annie' Jang Yoo-ri
- Choi Ki-seob as Nam Joo-tae
Guest cast
- Lee Se-Wook as Idols on Air Director
- Song In-seop as Assistant Director
- Kim Seung-min as Actor
- Park Jung-eon as MML Festival Committee Chairwoman
- Yoon Jeong-seop as Movie Filming Staff
- Jang Won-young as CEO Kim OMEGA Entertainment CEO
- Sung Hyuk as Best New Actor Nominee #1
- Kim Dong-yeon as Best New Actor Nominee #2
- Park Kyeong-rim as Current Affairs and People Host
- Joo Young-hoon as Freeze
- Seo Ji-hoon as Yoon Bin
- Yun Yoo-sun as Lee Ma Ha's Mother
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | May 7, 2021 | July 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Three years before the main events of the story, idol trainee Lee Ma-ha's dream of debuting in a girl group is cut short when news of a fellow trainee Annie who had committed suicide breaks out and disturbs the K-pop industry. Elsewhere, the comeback of popular boy group Shax kicks off with a rough start as Kwon Ryok is forced to cover for a co-member Lee Eun-jo who suddenly goes missing. At the present time, Ma-ha struggles to support herself by impersonating the famous solo artist La Ri-ma while Shax has become the most popular group in the industry, with Ryok developing a successful acting career. |
May 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After an eventful movie shoot, Ma-ha chooses to quit pursuing idol stardom and start a new life, a decision seconded by her teammates Yu Ri-ah and Shim Hyun-ji. In a press conference, reporter Byun Jung-hee causes a stir by questioning Shax about Eun-jo whose disappearance has already caused an emotional toll on Ryok. Meanwhile, Shax's ex-manager Ji Hak returns to the K-pop industry and decides to manage Ma-ha, Ri-ah and Hyun-ji. The trio changes their minds, resolves to accept Ji Hak's offer and adopts the group name "Tea Party." Ji Hak starts implementing his unorthodox way in managing an idol group. |
May 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Controversy is stirred amongst Shax fans when Ma-ha is photographed returning Ryok's jacket to him after a television shoot. Ryok is forced to apologize to fans, who brazenly demand Shax avoid Ri-ma and Ma-ha at all costs. In a meeting with her CEO, Ri-ma threatens to end her contract if she does not get to record a duet with Ryok. Meanwhile, Tea Party work to find their perfect debut single as Ji Hak prepares for their first appearance on a music show. Elsewhere, Ma-ha's best friend Lee Yu-jin prepares a comeback with his own group, Sparkling, but he is troubled by Ma-ha's interactions with Ryok. |
May 21, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2021 |
| Last aired | July 23, 2021 |
| Runtime | 62 minutes |
| Status | ended |