Choi Soo-young, Kim Jae-young, Jung Jae-kwang, Choi Hee-jin, and Kim Hyun-jin of Idol Eye spark viewers to "stan" with a different kind of mystery courtroom romance.
Set to premiere at 10 p.m. on Dec. 22 (Mon.), the Genie TV original drama Idol Eye (directed by Lee Kwang-young, written by Kim Da-rin, planned by KT Studio Genie, produced by ASTORY) is a mystery courtroom romance that unfolds when star attorney Maeng Se-na (played by Choi Soo-young), whose fan devotion is maxed out, takes on the case of her "ultimate bias," Do Ra-ik (played by Kim Jae-young), who is accused of murder. The "ultimate bias" innocence-proving romance, in which the truth must be revealed while hiding true feelings, is expected to deliver fluttering excitement with cheerful laughs. Director Lee Kwang-young, who has shown delicate and sensuous direction through dramas such as Call It Love, takes the megaphone, and writer Kim Da-rin, known for fresh writing, pens the script. On top of that, ASTORY, which has steadily presented buzzy hits such as Big Mouth, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and Signal, is producing, drawing attention. Above all, drama fans are highly anticipating the intriguing ensemble of trusted actors, including Choi Soo-young and Kim Jae-young, as well as Jung Jae-kwang, Choi Hee-jin, and Kim Hyun-jin.
Meanwhile, the released script reading site draws attention. First, Choi Soo-young gave a passionate performance as star attorney "Maeng Se-na," who must prove the innocence of her "ultimate bias," Do Ra-ik. In the drama, Maeng Se-na is a character who takes on only criminal cases that others avoid, earning the title "lawyer for villains," while secretly being a fervent fan of the popular band "Gold Boys." Choi Soo-young portrayed a wide range of charms, from a razor-sharp, highly competent attorney to an 11-year "super-fan" brimming with pure devotion.
Kim Jae-young's transformation, fully immersed as "Do Ra-ik," who plummets from the vocalist of the wildly popular band "Gold Boys" to a murder suspect in an instant, also drew focus. Do Ra-ik, whose "idol power" is maxed out, is flawless in both skill and character, yet lives hiding darkness behind the glamour. Kim Jae-young dynamically depicted the change of Do Ra-ik, who becomes entangled in an unthinkable murder case, throws off his mask, and is reborn as "Do-ra-i," raising expectations for a career-defining character.
The lineup of characters that will double the genre fun is also not to be missed. Jung Jae-kwang asserted his presence as "Gwak Byung-gyun," the only son of the fourth generation of a prestigious legal family and a cold-blooded prosecutor. Having a bad history with Maeng Se-na from their school days, he clashes hotly with Maeng Se-na over the "Do Ra-ik" case. "Hong Hye-ju," the second daughter of a chaebol family who has everything but what she truly wants, is played by Choi Hee-jin, heightening the dramatic tension. Kim Hyun-jin transformed into "Park Chung-jae," Maeng Se-na's reliable ally and a private civilian investigator, adding delightful energy.
The Idol Eye production team said, "From a truth chase that swings between fan devotion and suspicion to a heart-fluttering romance, the synergy of the actors, which doubles the genre thrills, exceeds expectations," adding, "You can also look forward to the character play completed through the actors' different transformations."
Meanwhile, the Genie TV original drama Idol Eye will premiere at 10 p.m. on Dec. 22 (Mon.) on KT Genie TV and channel ENA.