Idol (2019): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Idol is a 2019 thriller directed by Lee Su-jin, starring Kang Mal-geum as Myung-hui's wife, Han Suk-kyu and Sul Kyung-gu. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Lee Su-jin
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- CGV Arthouse
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Idol About?
The premise of Idol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this political thriller, a politician finds his wife in the garage. She is cleaning her son’s bloodstained car, which has just run over a person.
Idol Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- politician
Idol Cast & Characters
Kang Mal-geum leads the cast as Myung-hui's wife, with Han Suk-kyu as Myung-hui and Sul Kyung-gu as Joong-sik. Directed by Lee Su-jin; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Su-jin
- Kang Mal-geum as Myung-hui's wife
- Han Suk-kyu as Myung-hui
- Sul Kyung-gu as Joong-sik
- Chun Woo-hee as Ryeon-hwa
Also Starring in Idol
· 16 more- Kim Jae-hwa Soo-ryeon
- Hyun Bong-sik Detective Kim
- Yoo Seung-mok Attorney Hwang
- Min Kyung-jin Witness
- Lee Young-suk Stepfather
- Kim Myung-gon Lawmaker Choi
- Lee Yoon-hee Acting Governor
- Cho Byeong-kyu Johan
- Park Kyung-chan Detective
- Seo Ju-hee Dong-sook
- Kim Jong-man Kim Yong-koo
- Kim Sung-nyeo Myung-hui's mother
- Han Woo-yeon Reporter
- Oh Nu-ri Police
- Ryu Yeon-yeong Police
- Park Ki-seon Doctor
More from Lee Su-jin
One more film directed by Lee Su-jin: Enemy’s Apple.
Idol Plot Summary
What happens in Idol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Goo Myung-hui, Han Suk-kyu, a provincial council member celebrated for his integrity and steadfast moral compass, commands broad public support and is seen as the frontrunner for the next governor. He is known for standing by his principles even when the political winds shift, and his reputation earns him trust from constituents who believe in transparent leadership. When he learns that his son was involved in a car accident and attempted to cover it up, the weight of the revelation tests his resolve. Faced with a choice between safeguarding his political career and upholding the truth, he makes a difficult decision that prioritizes accountability over personal power, a move that strains his image and sets up a collision between private loyalties and public duty.
Full summary
The whole story of Idol, scene by scene
Idol Box Office
Idol grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- International
- $1.4M
Idol Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Idol.
How Well Do You Know Idol?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the character Goo Myung-hui in the film?
Idol Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “权利杀机” and “우상”.
- Also known as
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- 权利杀机
- 우상
- 偶像
- 權力殺機
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Idol FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Idol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Idol?
Idol runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Idol released?
Idol was released on February 10, 2019.
Who directed Idol?
Idol was directed by Lee Su-jin.
More films by Lee Su-jin Who is in the cast of Idol?
Idol stars Kang Mal-geum as Myung-hui's wife, Han Suk-kyu as Myung-hui and Sul Kyung-gu as Joong-sik, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Idol make at the box office?
Idol grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Does Idol have a post-credit scene?
No. Idol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Idol in?
The original language of Idol is Korean.
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