As we wait for BTS' India tour, here are 6 intriguing K-dramas to watch about the world of K-pop!

With BTS’ comeback on the horizon, here are K-dramas that capture the magic and madness of K-Pop! 

For K-pop fans, loving an idol is never just about the music, it’s about the stories we build around them, the lives we imagine behind the stage lights, and the emotional connection that makes every comeback feel personal. BTS fans feel this now more than ever and as we brace ourselves for the second list of announcements, there's quite a lot of time to kill. There are a plethora of K-dramas that revolve around K-pop idols, fandom culture, and the hidden realities of the industry that hit so differently. From stories that expose the dark side of celebrity life to swoon-worthy romances that let fans live out their wildest ‘what if’ fantasies, these shows capture every side of what it means to be a K-pop stan. Whether it’s a devoted fangirl crossing paths with her favorite star in Idol-I, a time-traveling fan trying to save the man she loves in Lovely Runner, or a retired idol navigating love and trauma in Doona!Each drama on this list blends fandom, fame, and emotion in its own way and that’s exactly why it should be on every K-pop fan’s watchlist!

Also Read: The Jungkook effect: How the K-pop Idol has unintentionally become a powerful influence over brands and BTS Armys!

Check it out!

Idol-I - Netflix

Maeng Se-Na, a lawyer and avid K-pop fan, encounters her favorite idol, Do Ra-Ik as a suspect in a murder case. From stalking, breaking in and harassing K-pop idols in their own home, the series brings out a side of K-pop that is often brushed under the carpet.

Lovely Runner - Netflix

Im-Sol travels back in time to save her favourite K-pop idol from meeting a deadly fate. Little does she know that he was in love with her way before he became a celebrity. The show went on to become a huge success in 2024 and not only gave the K-drama world amazing OSTs to play on loop but also let us witness the birth of a superstar, aka Byeon Woo-Seok.

Doona! - Netflix

A student moves into the same shared house as Lee Doo-Na, an attractive K-pop idol who has taken early retirement. As he becomes increasingly interested in Doo-Na's mysterious life, he finds out all the hardships she’s had to go through as a K-pop idol!

The Heavenly Idol - Prime Video

Lembrary, a deity, finds himself waking up in the body of singer, Woo Yeon-Woo. He has to lead a life as a K-pop idol after an incident during a broadcast leads to his stardom. The series is wholesome to binge on if you love K-pop and rom-coms!

Her Private Life - Netflix

Sung Deok-Mi, a museum curator, hides the fact that she is a huge fan of a K-pop idol to maintain her professional persona. To the point where it feels like she is living a double life. She is a confident woman at work and in her personal life she is a die-hard K-pop fan, accurately portraying how life feels like for most K-pop fans with a 9 to 5 job!

So I Married an Anti-Fan - Rakuten Viki

Upon losing her job due to K-pop star Hu Jun's misunderstanding, Geun-Yeong becomes his anti-fan. However, Geun-yeong, after participating in a reality TV show, ends up performing a virtual marriage with Hu Jun. This one’s for all the girlies who feel like their favourite K-pop idol is ‘the one’ for them!

Which of these titles would you add to your watchlist? Let us know in the comments below!

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