As “IDOL I” approaches the final week of its broadcast, leads Sooyoung and Kim Jae Young have shared their heartfelt goodbyes while offering insight into what viewers can expect from the drama’s concluding chapters. With only two episodes remaining, the story of connection, healing, and personal growth is preparing for its final turn.
Reflecting on her character’s journey, Sooyoung spoke about Se Na’s transformation throughout the series. She explained that Se Na once struggled to feel confident without answers from the tree in her yard, but now has someone by her side with whom she can simply watch it bloom. Through companionship alone, Se Na has gained the strength to continue living in the world.
Sooyoung also expressed sincere gratitude to viewers who supported the drama from its production through its airing. She shared that thanks to the audience’s steady affection for “IDOL I,” she too felt as though she had someone standing beside her, helping quiet the anxious questions that had filled her heart. She added that she hopes viewers were able to receive as much warmth and comfort from the drama as she did.
When asked what to look out for in the final two episodes, Sooyoung pointed to the characters’ choices and transformations. She noted that this stage marks the gradual resolution of conflicts that have built up over time. In particular, she encouraged viewers to pay attention to how Ra Ik confronts his wounds and recovers his feelings and love for his fans, while Se Na demonstrates her growth by finally addressing the emotions and matters she has long set aside.
Kim Jae Young, meanwhile, described it as both a joy and an honor to portray Do Ra Ik and greet viewers through the character. He emphasized that “IDOL I” goes beyond a simple story of romance between an idol and fans, describing it instead as a human healing drama that he hopes offered comfort and strength to its audience.
Looking ahead to the finale, Kim Jae Young summarized the remaining episodes as a “beautiful farewell.” He explained that Se Na and Ra Ik grow into sources of immense strength for one another, transcending romance, and that these moments will complete the emotional core of the drama by the final episode. He also revealed that the identity and motive of Kang Woo Seong’s killer, which have yet to be disclosed, will finally come to light, urging viewers to stay tuned until the very end.
The final two episodes of “IDOL I” will air on January 26 and 27 at 10 p.m. KST.
