Imiteisyeon

While you don't have to be a fan of actual K-pop idol groups to enjoy the show, having just a bit of knowledge really does make all of the subtext and in-jokes so much better!

Pretty much all of the actors are existing members of groups, or have been at sometime. There is so much joy involved in watching them perform as characters rather than as their standard on-stage personas, as most of them have been cast opposite to their usual 'type'.

There is also the meta aspect of them representing an industry that has truly had issues with how trainees and artists are treated. This meta becomes a major part of the narrative dynamic, but they also have fun with it. Eg. Going on real talk shows as their Imitation character, and then as the characters commenting that they only know cover dances from the band that they actually truly belong to (!) or releasing character'fan-cam' videos on real YouTube channels.

The only bad thing about the show? It's only releasing one episode a week! It's absolute torture to have to wait a whole week and only get one hour at a time in this fabulous world.

Before I started I wasn't expecting this at all.

This drama is so interesting, the pace and rhythm are just perfect too, nothing feels rushed but the plot keeps dragging you into the story and you won't be able to leave it.

The drama tells the tough life young artists have to live in South Korea to get to the top and be successful ( if they even achieve anything).

The life of a trainee starts too soon, requires too may hours of continuous work and endless sacrifices. It tackles for example the lack of freedom and how ruthless the fandom in those societies is, being able to e control many aspects of the idols lives and even put a end to their career if they feel wronged by them. Very scary.

It is a very enlightening drama and I felt every emotion watching it, very enjoyable.

It has comedy, drama, romance, friendship and very nice performances. The fact That most of the cast is actually an idol in different groups is very refreshing, what a bunch of very talented young actors.

I recommend it 100%.

Since I am Atiny, I checked this drama for ATEEZ members but while reaching till the end, I fell in love with all the other idols featured The story is great and exciting to watch.. Don't miss it Have a great day.

I love Imitation so much. First episode and I already cried so much. This is such an eye-opener that the world of K-pop isn't all about fame and glamor. They go through so much to get somewhere, and that's if they're lucky and mad talented. If not, they just disappear into oblivion. :'( I'll keep watching this because of ATEEZ and I love all the cast, and everything. Fighting!

Korean Drama 'Immitation' is an idol drama with a predictable story that almost brings to mind old dramas.

The story is a love story along with some details on idol life as well as the struggles of the trainees. The love story was from cheesy to boring to idiotic. There were no surprises and the whole thing just lacked chemistry and romantic vibes. The side couples were underdeveloped and rushed. But, probably the mystery of the disappearing member and the whole industry corruption had depth. Unfortunately, the drama only presented those superficial, focusing on the love story. The love triangle, moreover, was boring and did not add anything to the love story, only to the dynamics of the girl group. As for the characters, though the actors and actresses had enjoyable performances and presented their characters decently, were mostly annoying and frustrating.

So, overall, three out of ten.