THE iDOLM@STER.KR
THE iDOLM@STER.KR

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THE iDOLM@STER.KR

2017
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

THE IDOLM@STER.KR, set in the world of Korean entertainment production, stars Korean idols of course, as well as other Japanese and Thai hopefuls. Like the original game, the drama follows a group of young women as they embark on a career in the entertainment industry, and depicts their sweat and tears, their hopes and dreams.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: VariousGenres: Drama, Music

Plot Summary

This drama series follows a group of aspiring young women who aim to debut as idols under the fictional entertainment company "8D Creative." Facing numerous challenges, personal struggles, and intense competition, the girls work together to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams of becoming stars. The series explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.

Critical Reception

THE iDOLM@STER.KR received a mixed reception. While some viewers appreciated the K-drama format adaptation of the popular iDOLM@STER franchise and the performances of the cast, others found the plot development slow and the overall execution lacking compared to the original Japanese material or other K-dramas. Its target audience primarily consists of existing fans of the iDOLM@STER franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for adapting the beloved iDOLM@STER concept into a K-drama format.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and pacing issues.

  • Some viewers enjoyed the focus on the struggles and relationships of the aspiring idols.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their sentiment is not readily available for this series.

Fun Fact

The drama is a South Korean live-action adaptation of the Japanese "THE iDOLM@STER" multimedia franchise, which originated from a popular arcade game.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
ParkMin

ParkMin

Back then when they were transforming the IDOLM@STER IP into all sorts of different media, including a Korean drama because why not? The drama itself played out exactly as you may expect and the first episode gave the necessary impression t...