Idol I S1E1 — An Unexpected Variation
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Idol I•Season 1•Episode 1

An Unexpected Variation

8.1/10 · 165 votesDec 22, 202562 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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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.

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Sooyoung Choi

Sooyoung Choi

Maeng Se-na

Kim Jae-young

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Do Ra-ik

Choi Hee-jin

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Hong Hye-joo

Kim Hyun-jin

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Episode Summary

"An Unexpected Variation" is episode 1 of Idol I season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 165 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.6). It aired on December 22, 2025.

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