idol: the coup is a South Korea drama released in 2021 rated 8.1/10 with 12 episodes. This music series has been watched by 7,940 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | MusicYouthDrama |
| Year | 2021 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 01:25:00 |
| Rating | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Noh Jong Chan |
| Main Cast | Ahn Hee Yeon, Ahn Sol Bin, Han So Eun, EXY, I.L, Kwak Shi Yang, Kim Min Kyu |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
A story about a failed idol group's last journey and their desperate attempts to prevent disbandment. Cotton Candy only needs a one time hit to save their group, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Everything is going wrong for Cotton Candy, but the members can't let go of their friendship and dreams. (Source: Soompi, AsianWiki, MyDramaList)
Critical Reception
idol: the coup has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.1/10 based on 2,645 ratings. It is ranked #1,620 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of idol: the coup?
idol: the coup has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 2,645 ratings.
How many episodes does idol: the coup have?
idol: the coup has 12 episodes, each approximately 01:25:00 long.
What genre is idol: the coup?
idol: the coup is a Music, Youth, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in idol: the coup?
The main cast of idol: the coup includes Ahn Hee Yeon, Ahn Sol Bin, Han So Eun, EXY, I.L, Kwak Shi Yang, Kim Min Kyu.
When was idol: the coup released?
idol: the coup was released in 2021 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.