Mr. Idol (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mr. Idol is a 2011 music drama directed by Ra Hee-chan, starring Im Won-hee as Park Sang-Sik, Jay Park and Park Ye-jin. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $444,225 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Ra Hee-chan
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Daisy Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Idol About?
The premise of Mr. Idol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Navigating the cut‑throat world of K‑pop, a determined music executive (played by Jay Park) launches a high‑energy campaign to bring a fallen boy band back into the spotlight, battling industry skeptics, rival acts, and countless setbacks, all set to vibrant musical numbers and comedic twists.
Mr. Idol Cast & Characters
Im Won-hee leads the cast as Park Sang-Sik, with Jay Park as Ji-oh and Park Ye-jin as Oh Goo-Joo. Directed by Ra Hee-chan; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ra Hee-chan
- Im Won-hee as Park Sang-Sik
- Jay Park as Ji-oh
- Park Ye-jin as Oh Goo-Joo
- Ahn Seo-hyun as Han Eun-seo
Also Starring in Mr. Idol
· 8 more- Kim Soo-ro Sa Hee-Moon
- Ko Chang-seok Han Jong-tak
- Ju Jin-mo
- Jang Young-nam
- Ji Hyun-woo Lee Yoo-Jin
- Goo Seung-hyun Han Eun-gi
- Lee Hyun-jin Kim Ji-hoon
- Lee Yong-i
More from Ra Hee-chan
One more film directed by Ra Hee-chan: Going by the Book.
Mr. Idol Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. 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
Oh Goo-joo Park Ye-jin was once a famous producer who left the music industry after tragedy struck one of her idol group members. When she encounters Lee Yoo-jin, a trainee who had been kicked out of Star Music after years of training to become a singer, Goo-joo recognizes a spark of potential and sets out to shape a comeback. Believing Yoo-jin could be a star, Goo-joo builds an idol group called Mr. Children and begins guiding their path to stardom, shaping their sounds, routines, and stage presence with a steady hand.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Idol, scene by scene
Mr. Idol Box Office
Mr. Idol grossed $444,225 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$444.2K
- International
- $444.2K
How Well Do You Know Mr. Idol?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the idol group that Oh Goo-joo puts together?
Mr. Idol Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Mr. Aidol” and “Bay İdol”.
- Also known as
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- Mr. Aidol
- Bay İdol
- Мистер Идол
- Mr Idol
- Господин Идол
- 偶像先生
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Mr. Idol FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Mr. Idol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Idol?
Mr. Idol runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Mr. Idol released?
Mr. Idol was released on November 3, 2011.
Who directed Mr. Idol?
Mr. Idol was directed by Ra Hee-chan.
More films by Ra Hee-chan Who is in the cast of Mr. Idol?
Mr. Idol stars Im Won-hee as Park Sang-Sik, Jay Park as Ji-oh and Park Ye-jin as Oh Goo-Joo, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Mr. Idol make at the box office?
Mr. Idol grossed $444,225 worldwide.
Does Mr. Idol have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Idol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mr. Idol in?
The original language of Mr. Idol is Korean.
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