Idol Eye Drama Teaser: Choi Sooyoung and Kim Jaeyoung Greet Fans with Mystery and Legal Romance

A legal romance where a lawyer defends her idol.
Choi Sooyoung and Kim Jaeyoung lead the mystery.
A teaser that ignites major buzz for 2025.

In the world of K-dramas, the combination of celebrity life and courtroom tension offers a unique thrill. Idol Eye (아이돌아이), an original Genie TV drama scheduled to premiere on December 22, 2025, at 22:00 WIB, presents a distinctive premise about a lawyer who happens to be an extreme fan. The 27 second teaser released by Studio Genie through its official channels and social media showcases a grand courtroom atmosphere, with the main character Maeng Sena standing calmly as a lawyer facing her own idol, Do Raik. Shortly after the teaser dropped, the hashtag #IdolEye dominated timelines and netizen comments flooded in.

Excitement rose because this drama brings together Choi Sooyoung (Girls’ Generation) and Kim Jaeyoung in a romantic legal mystery genre. The story centers on Maeng Sena, a star lawyer known as a “defender of criminals” because she handles criminal cases other lawyers avoid. She hides her identity as a devoted fan of the boyband Gold Boys for 11 years. One day, she is forced to defend her idol, Do Raik, the main vocalist and visual of Gold Boys who is suddenly accused of murder. The inner conflict between fandom and professionalism becomes the core tension, while the murder mystery reveals dark layers behind the glamorous entertainment industry.

Exploring Plot, Production, and Characters: The Charm of Idol Eye

The teaser showcases a blend of legal suspense and romantic comedy. Maeng Sena (Choi Sooyoung) appears strong in the courtroom but turns into a nervous fangirl when she meets her idol. In the script written by Kim Darin, Sena is portrayed as someone who only takes on criminal cases abandoned by others, earning her the nickname “lawyer for villains,” while secretly being the ultimate fangirl. Meanwhile, Do Raik (Kim Jaeyoung) is not just a handsome idol; he is depicted as a talented musician with a good personality who hides a darker side. When he becomes involved in a murder case, he must shed his mask as a star and reveal a vulnerable side as a suspect trying to prove his innocence.

The drama is directed by Lee Kwangyoung, known for Call It Love, and produced by ASTORY, previously behind Big Mouth and Extraordinary Attorney Woo. The script is written by Kim Darin, a writer with a fresh storytelling style. Aside from the two leads, Idol Eye also features Jung Jaekwang as Gwak Byunggyun, a cold prosecutor from a prestigious legal family who has a past with Sena. Choi Heejin plays Hong Hyeju, the second daughter of a chaebol family who has everything except happiness, and Kim Hyunjin stars as Park Chungjae, a private researcher who becomes Sena’s ally. Their presence adds layers of complexity to the story through courtroom battles and conglomerate family intrigue.

In interviews, Choi Sooyoung said she was immediately drawn to the script because she understands the feelings of fans, while also being challenged to portray a professional lawyer and devoted supporter. Kim Jaeyoung described the drama as a blend of various genres; he expressed both pressure and excitement in playing an idol trapped in a scandal. Meanwhile, Soompi described Idol Eye as a mysterious courtroom romance that keeps viewers guessing about the true culprit. Interestingly, the blog Craving for Drama highlighted the suspense elements and the dynamic intersection of law and stardom, placing this drama among the most anticipated releases of the second half of 2025.

The teaser received an enthusiastic response on social media. Some netizens wrote comments such as:

“From being an anti-fan to being a fangirl 🤣 CAN’T WAIT!!!”

“Soy ung, her character isn’t far from her real personality hahaha it’s such a mood”

“She becomes a lawyer, her husband becomes a judge. Maybe they’re fated, these two 😂”

“SEATED”

“I am very curious about this K-drama! 🙂”

“It must feel bitter when your favorite idol becomes a suspect…”

“The casting is absolutely perfect”

“Romance between a lawyer and idol proving innocence, really looking forward to Sooyoung and Kim Jaeyoung”

“Really looking forward to this ❤️”

“This is definitely going to be a huge hit”

“Excited for the Soo and Jae couple ^^”

This growing excitement reflects the strong appeal of a story that dares to merge fan culture with legal drama. Viewers are not only curious about the intricacies of the murder case but also the relationship between a lawyer and her idol navigating the thin line between professionalism and emotion. With its premiere scheduled close to the year end holidays, Idol Eye has the potential to become a refreshing surprise amid a lineup of serious dramas. For fans of Sooyoung and Kim Jaeyoung, this is a chance to see both artists explore complex characters within a plot full of twists. If the teaser alone has already stirred so much buzz, one can only imagine the hype once the first episode airs.

Watch the teaser here:

Source: Park Hae Jin via Chosun Biz, Soompi, cravingfordrama.in