The situation
THE BOYZ's Q, Hwang Ji Ah, and other cast members attended the script reading for the upcoming time-slip drama "My Idol, My Debut". The drama follows a devoted fan who travels back in time to prevent a tragic accident and becomes an idol trainee. Q will play the lead role of Han Jae Ha, a member of the fictional boy group BOY TO THE MOON.
What the internet did with it
- The production team praised the cast's chemistry, saying it was hard to believe they were working together for the first time. Q's performance as Han Jae Ha was particularly notable for his calm and confident line delivery.
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered, with some commenting on the drama's premise and others discussing the cast's potential chemistry — "I'm looking forward to seeing how Q does in this role, he's got a lot of pressure on him".
- Hwang Ji Ah's nuanced performance as Choi Ae Ni, the devoted fan, also drew attention for its desperation and determination, with some fans noting her experience as a former child actress likely helped her portrayal.
The open question
The exact premiere date for "My Idol, My Debut" in July has not been confirmed, leaving fans to wait for further updates on the drama's schedule. — "they better not push it back, I've been waiting for this drama for months"