Exclusive: Choi Soo-young, Kim Jae-young on Fans, Obsession and Why *IDOL I* Resonates in India

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Exclusive: Choi Soo-young, Kim Jae-young on Fans, Obsession and Why IDOL I Resonates in India

In an exclusive conversation, *IDOL I* leads Choi Soo-young and Kim Jae-young reflect on fandom, emotional storytelling and the powerful connection their drama has formed with Indian audiences.

Published by Priti | February 07, 2026

As Korean entertainment continues to deepen its cultural footprint in India, the K-drama IDOL I has emerged as an unexpected favourite among viewers, praised for its intimate portrayal of idol culture, fandom and the emotional cost of constant public visibility.

In exclusive conversations, lead actors Choi Soo-young and Kim Jae-young reflected on why the series has resonated so strongly with Indian audiences. Both credited India’s deeply emotional storytelling tradition for understanding the drama’s quiet intensity and layered exploration of love, loneliness and devotion.

Kim Jae-young expressed gratitude for the response from India, noting how Indian cinema’s openness with emotion—often conveyed through music and movement—creates an immediate emotional clarity. He described India as a country of grand scale, powerful feelings and vibrant culture, adding that he hopes to visit in the future.

Choi Soo-young highlighted the depth of engagement from Indian fans, recalling videos where viewers re-edited scenes from the show with Indian music. She described the response as uniquely heartfelt, saying it was the first time one of her projects had received such a strong emotional connection from India.

The drama’s exploration of the idol-fan relationship has also sparked conversation. Kim said his character, Do Raik, is defined more by loneliness than fame, shaped by the fragile search for ordinary happiness while living under public scrutiny. Soo-young, who has experienced fandom from both sides as an idol and actor, emphasised that portraying fans with care and empathy was deeply important to her, hoping the story would never invalidate their emotions.

Their on-screen chemistry, both actors said, developed naturally through shared emotional rhythm and open communication during filming. Many of the show’s most powerful moments rely on silence rather than dialogue, with performances driven by internal emotional truth instead of dramatic display.

At its core, IDOL I presents fandom not as obsession alone but as a source of meaning and survival. Soo-young described loving something deeply as a way people understand themselves and endure difficult moments, while Jae-young stressed authenticity in portraying emotional vulnerability.

Currently streaming in India, the series’ quiet honesty and emotional restraint appear to have created a rare bridge between Korean storytelling and Indian sentiment—suggesting that the language of feeling travels further than borders.