Behind the Spotlight, 7 Latest and Most Popular Korean Dramas about Competition in the Entertainment World

NAMIB (2024) - This Korean drama about competition in the entertainment world tells the story of Kang Soo Hyun, a successful idol producer who is suddenly fired without a clear reason. As the breadwinner of the family with a husband who has lost his hearing, she struggles to rebuild her career by recruiting trainee Yoo Jin Woo, who has been struggling for ten years without debuting. Streaming: Vidio

LOVELY RUNNER (2024) - This series provides an in-depth look at the entertainment industry through SunJae and his band ECLIPSE. This Korean drama about competition in the entertainment world explores the journey from the exhausting trainee period to the immense pressure of fame. It showcases mental challenges, loss of personal freedom, and the burden of maintaining a perfect image in the eyes of the public. Streaming: Vidio, Netflix

SPRING OF YOUTH (2025) - Following Sa Gye, the former vocalist and guitarist of the K-pop group 'The Crown' who is forced to attend college after a tragic accident. This Korean drama about competition in the entertainment world depicts his encounter with Kim Bom, the vocalist of the band 'Tusagye' who chooses music after losing his mother. Together, they form a new band and revive their passion for music. Streaming: Vidio, Netflix

OUR MOVIE (2025) - This drama focuses on Lee Je Ha, a talented young director who strives to continue his father's legacy as a renowned film maestro. This Korean drama about competition in the entertainment world explores the pressures faced by the younger generation in the competitive Korean film industry. It showcases the struggle to maintain artistic integrity while facing commercial demands and high expectations. Streaming: Netflix

KICK KICK KICK KICK (2024) - Tells the story of Ji Jin Hee, a former famous actor who experiences bankruptcy and starts a new life as the CEO of a content production company. This Korean drama about competition in the entertainment world depicts his struggle to build Kick Kick Kick Company from scratch. It showcases the challenges of the modern digital industry with a target of reaching three million subscribers amidst competition among content creators. Streaming: Viki

DOONA! (2023) - This Netflix series follows student Lee Won Jun who finds former K-pop idol Lee Doo-na as his roommate. This Korean drama about competition in the entertainment world reveals the dark side of idol life through Doo-na, the former lead vocalist of Dream Sweet who suddenly retired. It highlights the psychological impact of fame and the struggle to find identity after leaving the entertainment world. Streaming: Netflix

THE HEAVENLY IDOL (2023) - A unique fantasy drama that combines supernatural elements with the modern K-pop world. This Korean drama about competition in the entertainment industry tells the story of Rembrary, a Pontifex from another world who is trapped in the body of idol Woo Yeon-woo from the boy group Wild Animal. It presents a fresh perspective on the entertainment industry through the eyes of a character who completely misunderstands the idol world. Streaming: Viki, Vidio That’s a list of Korean dramas about competition in the entertainment industry that you can watch. There are still many other drama recommendations that KLovers can learn about by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?