Imitation (2021)

Imitation

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Title	Imitation 이미테이션
Genre	Musical, Romantic
Release	May 7, 2021 – July 23, 2021
Broadcast	Fridays, 11:20 PM KST
# of Episodes	12
Network	KBS 2TV
Director	Han Hyunhee
Writer	Choi Sunyoung, Kim Minjung
Starring	Lee Junyoung, Jung Ziso, Park Jiyeon, YUNHO, Danny Ahn, CHANI

Synopsis

” Fantastic performances? Secret relationships? Their real story begins. “

Imitation is a drama about the K-pop idols finding their true self through mysterious incidents and love.

Cast

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Kwon Ryuk
^{(Lee Junyoung)}

The center of the biggest boy band SHAX, Kwon Ryuk, is an idol with the perfect face, body, talents and personality. However, he has changed since the disappearance of his fellow SHAX member Eunjo. He smiles just for the pictures. One day, he meets Maha. He gets annoyed with her, but he misses her.

Lee Maha
^{(Jung Ziso)}

She has been dreaming of becoming an idol since childhood, but it has not been easy, and therefore she makes a living as La Lima imitation AKA Lalimaha. Before giving up on her dream, she participates an audition and makes her debut as the center of the girl group Tea Party.

LA LIMA
^{(Park Jiyeon)}

The best solo artist. No one can take her place. She has thousands of fans, but she is always lonely. She has been able to manage her loneliness because of her friend, Ryuk, but Maha comes between them. Maha gets on her nerves, but she does not hate Maha.

YUJIN
^(YUNHO)

Yujin, the center of the boy band SPARKLING, seems to be gentle, but he is actually strong and determined on the inside. He did not give up on his dream of becoming an idol because of Maha. He is always by her side when times get rough, and this is his way to love her. However, he notices Ryuk and Maha’s feelings for each other, and now he wants to surpass Ryuk.

SHAX
NOG Entertainment | Fandom FINZ

KWON RYUK
(Lee Junyoung)
Center

DOJIN
(Park Yuri)
Mood Maker

JAEWOO
(Ahn Junghun)
Leader

LEEHYUN
(HWIYOUNG)
Producer

HYUK
(JONGHO)
Main Vocalist

EUNJO
(CHANI)

Tea Party
JH Entertainment | Fandom Tea Bag

MAHA
(Jung Ziso)
Center
Vocalist

HYUNJI
(Lim Nayoung)
Visual
Rapper

RIA
(MINSEO)
Leader
Main Vocalist

SPARKLING
MUSIC HOLIC | Fandom TOKTOK

YUJIN
(YUNHO)

HYUNOH
(Lee Suwoong)

SEYOUNG
(SEONGHWA)

MINSOO
(SAN)

• Jihak (Danny Ahn)
  Founder of JH Entertainment.
• Daegwon (Oh Heejoon)
  SHAX’s manager.
• Taegeun (Shin Sooho)
  SPARKLING’s manager.
• Park Jinman (Gong Junghwan)
  NOG Entertainment CEO.
• Reporter Byun (Shim Eunjin)
• Eunjin (JISOOK)
  Stylist.
• Annie (Yeon Siwoo)
  Former OMEGA-3 member.

Original Soundtrack

Imitation Ratings

Notes

• Imitation (2021) is based on the webtoon “Imitation” by Park Kyungran.
• Han Hyunhee directed Solomon’s Perjury (2016 – 2017) and Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019).