'IDOL I' Poster: Girls' Generation's Sooyoung Defends a Murder-Suspect Idol Kim Jae Yeong

What happens when your favorite idol is accused of murder? ENA's new drama, "IDOL I," explores this very question, pairing a star lawyer with her idol-turned-client. A newly unveiled romance-focused poster hints at their dangerously close relationship, starring Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and actor Kim Jae Yeong.

Between Fandom and Felony

The series is described as a mystery courtroom romance. Sooyoung plays Maeng Se Na, a star lawyer and a devoted fan who takes on the case of her favorite idol, Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong), after he becomes a murder suspect. The new poster underscores the romantic tension, suggesting their relationship will be far more complicated than a standard lawyer-client dynamic.

A Dangerous Alliance

The drama's unique premise centers on a fan's ultimate test of loyalty: defending her idol in court. The central conflict is expected to revolve around Maeng Se Na's struggle to balance her professional obligations as a lawyer with her personal feelings as a fan. According to reports, the production team stated the poster signals the beginning of a relationship built on deep trust and perilous romance.