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The upcoming Genie TV original drama I Dol I (literal title) is gearing up to spark fresh fandom fever with its blend of mystery, courtroom tension, and romance.

Premiering December 22nd at 10 PM KST, I Dol I follows star lawyer Maeng Sena ( Choi Sooyoung )—a diehard fan of idol singer Do Ra Ik ( Kim Jae Young )—who takes on the case when her “ultimate bias” is suddenly framed as a murder suspect. The romance of proving her favorite’s innocence while hiding her own fan devotion is set to deliver both laughs and heart-fluttering moments.

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The first table read offered a first look at the cast’s synergy. Choi Sooyoung fully transformed into Maeng Sena, a lawyer who takes on only the toughest criminal cases—earning the nickname “the attorney for villains”—while secretly living as a passionate fan of the mega-popular band Gold Boys.

Kim Jae Young drew attention as Do Ra Ik, the band’s top-tier vocalist whose life spirals overnight when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Beloved for his talent, personality, and flawless idol image, Ra Ik hides a shadow behind the spotlight.

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The colorful supporting cast adds to the charm. Jung Jae Kwang plays Gwak Byung Gyun, a cold-blooded prosecutor from a prestigious legal family and a figure with a bitter past connection to Maeng Sena—set to clash with her over the Ra Ik case. Choi Hee Jin stars as Hong Hye Joo, the privileged second daughter of a chaebol family who nevertheless lacks what she truly wants. Kim Hyun Jin delivers comedic energy as Park Chung Jae, a private investigator and Maeng Sena’s dependable right-hand man.

The production team teased, “From the tug-of-war between fan devotion and suspicion to the fluttering romance, the cast’s synergy takes the fun to another level.”

I Dol I premieres December 22nd on Genie TV.

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