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Idol I – S01E01 – An Unexpected Variation0:00 / 1:02:03

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« An Unexpected Variation »

  • S01E01
  • December 22, 2025
  • 1 h 02 min
  • ENA
  • Mature audiences

Episode summary

By day, Maeng Se-na is a top lawyer — but by night, she's a secret K-pop mega fan. Do Ra-ik's world unravels when he faces a deadly crisis.

The legal platforms listed offer the series in the United States; the version (dubbed or subtitled) depends on each service.

Where to stream Idol I (S01E01)

Subscription
NetflixRakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaNetflix Standard with AdsKocowa Amazon ChannelKocowa
Free with ads
Rakuten Viki

Availability provided by JustWatch via TMDB, details on TMDB. Offers in the United States, subject to change.

About this episode

“An Unexpected Variation” is episode 1 of 12 in season 1 of Idol I. It first aired on December 22, 2025 on ENA. It runs 1 h 02 min. Guest starring Park Yong, Hong Dal-pyo, Choi Keon and An Woo-yeon.

Frequently asked questions

Where to watch Idol I Season 1 Episode 1 online?

In the United States, Idol I is available with a subscription on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and OnDemandKorea, for free with ads on Rakuten Viki (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). The version (dubbed or subtitled) depends on the service.

When did Idol I Season 1 Episode 1 come out?

It aired on December 22, 2025 on ENA.

How long is this episode?

Episode S01E01 runs 1 h 02 min.

What is the next episode?

The next episode is S01E02 « Sound and Fury », aired on December 23, 2025.

Series cast

Sooyoung ChoiMaeng Se-na · 12 ep.Kim Jae-youngDo Ra-ik · 12 ep.Choi Hee-jinHong Hye-joo · 12 ep.Kim Hyun-jinPark Chung-jae · 12 ep.Jeong Jae-kwangGwak Byeong-gyun · 12 ep.Park Jeong-wooChoi Jae-hee · 12 ep.Choi KeonLee Young-bin · 2 ep.Jeong Man-sikGeum Bo-sang · 2 ep.Jo Hyun-sikDo Ra-ik's Manager · 2 ep.Kim Won-haeCheon Gwang-soo · 2 ep.Oh Jung-hwanManager Lee · 2 ep.Park YongJudge · 1 ep.

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