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The Power of Friendship, But Make It K-Pop
"Idol: The Coup", a drama that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions depicting the journey of a failed five-member girl group that is about to reach the end of their seven-year contract with their label.
This drama is centered around the failed girl group Cotton Candy: Stella, Elle, Chae A, Hyun Ji, and their leader Jenna. After debuting as StarPeace's first talent, they failed to become popular and were thus tossed to the side as the label continued to debut other groups in hopes of profit. Almost seven years pass and they are nearing the end of the contract with one question in mind: should they disband? We follow the girls on their highs and lows, interpersonal struggles, and battles with the general public as they work towards their dreams in the public eye.
The story itself is a journey, with all its twists and turns. In my opinion, this show can be split into three specific acts. The first act does an incredible job of depicting and laying the foundations of where the girls are at this point in their lives. You get a first-hand experience of what it's like to be a forgotten K-pop idol just trying to make ends meet. The second act is a bit messier when it comes to the plot. Storylines get drawn out, unnecessary drama is sprinkled all over the place, and it just feels like soap opera at points. However, once you get past that point in the show, you get to my favorite portion of the drama. The writing feels more cohesive, conflicts finally reach a resolution, and all of the characters get their own moments to shine. While at times the ending might feel rushed, the team behind this show did a great job of making the story feel complete at the end of the day. And while watching the show, if you ever feel like things are being rushed, sit back and think to yourself, is there a reason why things should be drawn out?
The music in the show is great. You can find a lot of the full versions of the songs on Spotify, which I appreciate.
If you do consider watching this drama, do try to watch it till the end. Only then can you get the full perspective of what the show is about.
This drama is centered around the failed girl group Cotton Candy: Stella, Elle, Chae A, Hyun Ji, and their leader Jenna. After debuting as StarPeace's first talent, they failed to become popular and were thus tossed to the side as the label continued to debut other groups in hopes of profit. Almost seven years pass and they are nearing the end of the contract with one question in mind: should they disband? We follow the girls on their highs and lows, interpersonal struggles, and battles with the general public as they work towards their dreams in the public eye.
The story itself is a journey, with all its twists and turns. In my opinion, this show can be split into three specific acts. The first act does an incredible job of depicting and laying the foundations of where the girls are at this point in their lives. You get a first-hand experience of what it's like to be a forgotten K-pop idol just trying to make ends meet. The second act is a bit messier when it comes to the plot. Storylines get drawn out, unnecessary drama is sprinkled all over the place, and it just feels like soap opera at points. However, once you get past that point in the show, you get to my favorite portion of the drama. The writing feels more cohesive, conflicts finally reach a resolution, and all of the characters get their own moments to shine. While at times the ending might feel rushed, the team behind this show did a great job of making the story feel complete at the end of the day. And while watching the show, if you ever feel like things are being rushed, sit back and think to yourself, is there a reason why things should be drawn out?
The music in the show is great. You can find a lot of the full versions of the songs on Spotify, which I appreciate.
If you do consider watching this drama, do try to watch it till the end. Only then can you get the full perspective of what the show is about.
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