Idol (2019)

Other name: 우상, 偶像, 悪の偶像, Woosang, Woo Sang

Description:

Idol plunges into a gripping mystery sparked by a devastating accident. A highly respected politician, Myung Hoi, finds his successful career in jeopardy after his son is involved in a fatal incident. Upholding his strong moral principles, Myung Hoi insists his son confess to the authorities instead of covering it up. Concurrently, Joong Shik's life collapses when his mentally handicapped son, Boo Nam, tragically dies in the very same accident. The sole witness, Ryun Hwa, who was with Boo Nam on that fateful night and saw everything, mysteriously vanishes without a trace. Both men embark on an intense search for her, driven by starkly different motives. Myung Hoi seeks to navigate the crisis with integrity, while Joong Shik desperately yearns for justice and answers regarding his son's death. Ryun Hwa's deeply guarded secret is destined to connect their lives in a profound and harrowing confrontation with truth.

Director: Lee Soo Jin [이수진]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Corruption; Crime; Drama; political; Thriller