7 Best K-Dramas About Idols & Pop Music

"Dream High" (2011): This drama follows a group of high school students at Kirin Art High School as they pursue their dreams of becoming K-pop idols. The series features an ensemble cast, including Suzy (Miss A), Taecyeon (2PM), and IU.

"The Liar and His Lover" (2017): Based on a Japanese manga, this drama tells the story of a talented songwriter who falls in love with a high school girl with an extraordinary voice. It stars Lee Hyun-woo and Joy (Red Velvet).

`"You're Beautiful" (2009): This romantic comedy follows a young woman who pretends to be her twin brother and joins a popular boy band. The drama stars Park Shin-hye, Jang Keun-suk, Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE), and Lee Hong-gi (FTISLAND).

"Her Private Life" (2019): While not solely focused on idols, this romantic comedy features a fangirl who works as a curator by day and secretly runs a fan site dedicated to a K-pop idol. The drama stars Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook.

"Persevere, Goo Hae-Ra" (2015): This drama follows Goo Hae-ra, a talented but struggling singer who participates in a national singing competition with her friends to achieve her dream of becoming a K-pop star.

"The Idolmaster KR" (2017): Based on the popular Japanese video game series, this drama depicts the lives of young trainees at an entertainment company as they compete to become K-pop idols. It features an ensemble cast of aspiring idols.

"Entertainer" (2016): While not exclusively focused on K-pop idols, this drama follows a former music producer who becomes the manager of a struggling entertainment agency and forms a band with talented musicians.

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