Series synopsis
IDOL: The Coup, also known as IDOL [아이돌 : The Coup] is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on JTBC on November 8, 2021. It ended on December 14, 2021. It was created by Jung Yoon-jung. It stars Hani, Ahn Sol-bin, Exy and Han So-eun.
Portrays the last story of “doomed idols” who need a single “success” in order to “disband.” The story of young people who confidently let go of their dreams as they grow through their failures and take courageous steps towards their new goals.
Premise
Portrays the last story of “doomed idols” who need a single “success” in order to “disband.” The story of young people who confidently let go of their dreams as they grow through their failures and take courageous steps towards their new goals.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hani as Kim Je-na
- Ahn Sol-bin as Hyun-ji
- Exy as Elle
- Han So-eun as Stella
- Green as Chae-ah
- Kwak Si-yang as Cha Jae-hyeok
- Kim Min-kyu as Seo Ji-han
- Cho Jun-young as Ray
Supporting cast
- Hong Eun-ki as Yul
- Baek Seo-hoo as Tae-young
- Lee Eun-sang as Dan
- Oh Su Yun as Lee Ju-yeon
Guest cast
- Jeong Yoon-hee as Film Production Member (Eps 3)
- Son Byung-ho as Kim Ho Young
- Kim Ji-in as So Yeon [KillA]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | November 8, 2021 | December 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am a Failed Idol Singer | November 8, 2021 |
| 2 | Should We Disband? | November 9, 2021 |
| 3 | Parting | November 15, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 8, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 14, 2021 |
| Runtime | 72 minutes |
| Status | ended |