Soo-young and Kim Jae-young cast in "Idol Eye," a mystery courtroom romance about a lawyer defending her idol accused of murder.
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Soo-young from Girls' Generation and Kim Jae-young will co-star as an "otaku lawyer" and the band’s vocalist, respectively. Today (6th), genie TV announced the casting for the original drama "Idol Eye" (directed by Lee Kwang-yong, written by Kim Da-rin). Set to be released in the second half of 2025 in Korea, "Idol Eye" is a mystery courtroom romance that unfolds as star lawyer Men Sena (Soo-young), an idol otaku, takes on the case of her idol To Raik (Kim Jae-young), who is suspected of murder. Directed by Lee Kwang-yong, known for his delicate and sensory direction in dramas like "Say It’s Love," and written by Kim Da-rin, the story promises to be innovative. Produced by A STORY, known for hits like "Big Mouth" and "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," the drama focuses on the intriguing relationship between Soo-young and Kim Jae-young as they navigate love and suspicion while pursuing the truth. Soo-young plays Men Sena, who must prove To Raik's innocence. Despite her hidden emotional scars, she takes on criminal cases that others avoid, earning the title of "lawyer for villains." Interestingly, she has been an otaku for the band Gold Boys for nearly a decade. To defend her idol, she hides her fandom and confronts unexpected truths. Soo-young expressed her excitement about the role, saying she couldn't put down the script after receiving it. Kim Jae-young transforms into To Raik, the visual center and vocalist of Gold Boys, who struggles with the pressures of fame and the burden of being a murder suspect. He shared his honor in participating in "Idol Eye," expressing anticipation for the character's depth. "Idol Eye" will premiere in the second half of 2025 on channel ENA and will also be available on KT genie TV.
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