The K-drama industry has entertained viewers with a wide range of genres and themes, some of which showcase stories revolving around K-pop idols and fans. These shows often provide the audience with a peek into the world of stardom and shed light on the special bond between an idol and their fan.
The list of some of the best K-dramas about K-pop fan-idol interaction includes one of the most popular K-dramas of recent times, Lovely Runner. Other notable Korean series, like The Universe’s Star, have also entertained K-drama fans who wish to see such interactions between celebrities and their fans.
Lovely Runner
Starring Byeon Woo-Seok and Kim Hye-Yoon, Lovely Runner has become one of the most beloved K-dramas of all time. It made its debut on tvN and Viki on April 8, 2024. The time travel rom-com series has been adapted from Kim Bbang’s highly celebrated web novel, Tomorrow’s Best.
Lovely Runner shows the fascinating love story between a K-pop idol, Ryu Sun-Jae, and one of his biggest fans, Im Sol. After the idol’s sudden demise, Im Sol returns to the past through time travel more than once to save Sun-Jae’s life.
Viewers can watch the K-drama on Viki, Netflix, and Viu in selected regions.
The Universe’s Star
The Universe’s Star is another fantasy K-drama that depicts an intense love story between a K-pop star and a student. The series first aired on Naver TV Cast on January 23, 2017. Directed and written by Kim Ji-Hyun, the rom-com drama stars Ji Woo and the K-pop boy group EXO member Suho.
The Universe’s Star follows the love story between popular singer and songwriter Woo-Joo and his 19-year-old fan, Byul. However, she ends up becoming a Grim Reaper after her unfortunate death. After discovering that her idol Woo-Joo’s life is in danger, she, as a Grim Reaper, goes to extreme lengths to protect him.
The Heavenly Idol
The Heavenly Idol is a romantic comedy fantasy Korean drama series starring Kim Min-Kyu and Go Bo-Gyeol. The series premiered on February 15, 2023, on tvN and is an adaptation of a web novel by Shin Hwa-Jin, aka Mythology Jin. The drama’s screenplay is written by Lee Cheon-Geum and directed by Park So-Yeon and Lee So-Yoon.
The Heavenly Idol chronicles the story of a deity, Lembrary, who suddenly finds himself in the body of singer Woo Yeon Woo. Soon, he starts living the life of a K-pop idol. The story unfolds when he comes across Kim Dal, who is Yeon Woo’s biggest fan-turned-manager. She helps him understand the impact idols have on the lives of their fans.
The K-drama is available to watch online on Viki.
Miracle
Miracle is a highly riveting rom-com K-drama series that debuted on JTBC on June 24, 2022. The main cast of the series includes SF9 member Chani, Kang Min-ah, Oh So-Hyun, and several others. Son Geun-Joo and Lee Hyo-Jin have served as writers of the series. Meanwhile, Myung Hyun-Woo directed the series.
Miracle tells the story of top K-pop idol Luice, who grabs the attention of a former trainee turned content creator named Lee Soo Rin. The romantic story unfolds when their paths cross. In addition to its focus on romance, the drama also highlights several aspects of the world of K-pop.
The audience can watch the K-drama on Viki and Viu in selected regions.
Some other noteworthy K-dramas that show K-pop fan and idol interactions include Imitation, So I Married the Anti-Fan, and In Seoul, among others.
