“IDOL: The Coup” (2021 Drama): Cast & Summary

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“IDOL: The Coup” is a drama that will depict the failures of young people who run towards their dreams without any regrets against the backdrop of an agency called “Star Peace.”

The leads in the drama are EXID’s Hani, Kwak SiYang, and Kim MinKyu.

Hani (Ahn HeeYeon) most recently appeared in the dramas “You Raise Me Up”, “SF8” and “Not Yet Thirty.”

Actor Kwak SiYang has acted in the dramas “Lovers Of The Red Sky”, “Genesis”, “Alice”, and “Welcome 2 Life.”

Former "Produce X 101" contestant, Kim MinKyu, most recently starred in the web drama “Pop Out Boy!” and will be taking on his second leading role in this drama.

The idol-filled cast also includes members of the fictional girl group, Cotton Candy. The members are LABOUM’s SolBin (“Backstreet Rookie”, “Soul Plate”), WJSN’s Exy (“The Flatterer”), REDSQUARE’s Green (“Love #Hashtag”), and actress Han SoEun (“The Witch’s Diner”, “18 Again”, “Mystic Pop-Up Bar”, “Class Of Lies”).

The members of the fictional boy group, Mars, include idols Hong EunKi (“Some Air”), former X1 member and current solo artist, Lee EunSang ( upcoming drama “Part-Time Melo”), and actors Jo JoonYoung (Cho JunYoung) (“Live On”, “Dear. M”) and Baek SeoHoo (“Color Rush”).

A production member said, “They are full of personality and charm, but they foretell a feast of characters with their own concerns and stories, and I am already looking forward to the first broadcast of what kind of message the drama will contain.”

JTBC even released album artwork and clips of what Mars and Cotton Candy look and sound like. Check out the group’s album covers and links to their music clips at the bottom of the article.

Here is more information.

IDOL: The Coup (2021)

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Information

Title: IDOL: The Coup / Aidol Deo Kudeta / 아이돌 더 쿠데타

Director: Noh JongChan

Writer: Jung YoonJung

Network: JTBC

Runtime: From November 8

# of Episodes: 15

Genre: Youth, Drama

Language: Korean

Summary

The story of young people who confidently resign their dreams. The drama centers Cotton Candy, the girl group that can't seem to succeed after 6 years, and Mars the successful boy group. A very special guide for those who cannot part with their failed dreams.

Cast

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EXID’s Hani as Jenna

Jenna is the leader of the Girl group, Cotton Candy. She has top-notch producing and composing abilities.

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Kwak SiYang as Cha JaeHyuk

The CEO of Star Peace Entertainment, a human calculator with a cold demeanor.

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Kim MinKyu as JiHan

Leader of the boy group, Mars. He is the brain of the group with an IQ of 143.

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LABOUM’s SolBin as HyunJi (Hyeon Ji)

She is in charge of rap and dance in the girl group, Cotton Candy. She is known as the troublemaker of the team who creates tension.

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Han SoEun as Stella

She is Cotton Candy’s center and visual, as well as being the eldest member of the group. She expresses a soft and delicate sensibility and has a good heart.

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WJSN’s Exy as “EL”

She is Cotton Candy’s main vocalist. She is engulfed in anger and frustrated by the group’s failure.

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REDSQUARE’s Green as Chae A

She is the daughter of famous actor parents but doesn’t present any outstanding talent within Cotton Candy.

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Jo JoonYoung (Cho JunYoung) as Ray

He is a member of the boy group Mars. He possesses outstanding vocal and dancing abilities, as well as maintaining stellar grades in school.

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Hong EunKi as Yul

Known as the sweet guy from Mars, Yul has a friendly tone and a sad half-moon smile. He is in charge of dancing within the team and is active as a communication king for fans.

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Baek SeoHoo as TaeYoung

He won the “Meet-And-Greet Free Pass” ("future in-laws will definitely approve of him" pass) award with his beautiful appearance and frugal image. He is in known as the nagger of Mars.