THE [email protected]
“Only those who survive can make their debut as a girl group! The series follows the story of 11 girls as they fiercely compete and undergo vigorous training to become idol stars.”
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THE [email protected], set in the world of Korean entertainment production, stars Korean idols of course, as well as other Japanese and Thai hopefuls. Like the original game, the drama follows a group of young women as they embark on a career in the entertainment industry, and depicts their sweat and tears, their hopes and dreams.
Cast
Lee Su-ji
as Suji (Rookie Team) / Suah (Red Queen Former Member)
Lee Yeeun
as Yeeun (Rookie Team)
Cha Ji-seul
as Jiseul (Rookie Team)
Waranluck Phonpawiworakun
as Mint (Rookie Team)
Haseo Kwon
as Haseo (Rookie Team)
Youngjoo Heo
as Youngjoo (Debut Team)
Jane Cheon
as Jane (Debut Team)
Yukika Teramoto
as Yukika (Debut Team)
Lee Ji-won
as Jiwon (Debut Team)
Jeong Taeri
as Taeri (Debut Team)
Lee Ga-eun
as Chae Na Kyung (Red Queen)
Jo So-jin
as Hyeju (Red Queen)
Kim Sun-young
as Mina (Red Queen)
Sung Hoon
as Kang Shin Jyuk (Staff)
Park Cheol-min
as Shin Min Chul (Staff)
Kang Yeseul
as Yeseul (Staff)
Bae Seul-ki
as Kim Danoh (Staff)
CoCo Lee
as Coco
Jin Nayoung
as Nayoung
Heo Joungjoo
as Heo Joungjoo
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Suji is a marathon athlete content with spending her life in second place. But after her twin Suah, Korea's top celebrity, passes away in an accident, Suji has lost the light in her life. Just like that, a year goes by. Suji has stopped running, working part-time jobs instead.
Episode 2
Suji goes to Suah's shrine the day after the first anniversary of her death to avoid seeing anyone, only to unexpectedly run into none other than the man who created Red Queen -Korea's top producer, Shinhyuk Kang. After hearing Suji say she no longer runs, he makes a suggestion. "Become an idol," he says, telling Suji to take Sua's place and fulfill her dream.
Episode 3
The ten girls come to 825 Entertainment, ready to become idols. But Shinhyuk announces something unexpected. They will be going through a “mock test” of sorts, and the girls have just one week to prepare! They only met yesterday; how are they supposed to become a team?
Episode 4
The girls start off the Survival Competition by splitting into two teams, the Debut Team and the Rookie Team. The 1st mission is announced, and the Debut Team, led by Youngjoo, has everything down pat from the song selection to the outfits. The Rookie Team, on the other hand, can’t get it together
Episode 5
The girls are up for an unexpected dance battle, and the loser cleans the dance studio. Suji shocks the girls as she feels the rhythm and dances her best. She is a bit rough around the edges, but Youngjoo notices that Suji has talent, causing feelings of jealousy and tension to sprout.
Episode 6
It’s the big day, the day the girls show their performances to the world. Everyone is looking forward to the broadcast, but the comment section only talks about the relationship between Suji and Suah. The other girls are green with envy, and at the amount of attention Suji is getting, Youngjoo senses a rival.
Episode 7
Youngjoo is wearing out the Debut Team with her oppressive tactics - especially Taeri, who gets a whirlwind of abuse from Youngjoo. The trainee life isn’t easy, but it’s driving her to extremes! (C)BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.“&”IMX,Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 8
Jiseul is sick so the Rookie Team decides to help out with her part time jobs. Mint realizes that Jiseul has been practicing hard despite her financial difficulties and feels bad. But Jiseul’s pride is hurt by their actions and tells them not to feel sorry for her. At last, the second mission begins. (C)BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.“&”IMX,Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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About THE [email protected]
“Only those who survive can make their debut as a girl group! The series follows the story of 11 girls as they fiercely compete and undergo vigorous training to become idol stars.”
THE [email protected], set in the world of Korean entertainment production, stars Korean idols of course, as well as other Japanese and Thai hopefuls. Like the original game, the drama follows a group of young women as they embark on a career in the entertainment industry, and depicts their sweat and tears, their hopes and dreams. Across 1 season and 24 episodes, originally airing on SBS funE.
THE [email protected] Cast and Characters
The cast features Lee Su-ji (as Suji (Rookie Team) / Suah (Red Queen Former Member)), Lee Yeeun (as Yeeun (Rookie Team)), Cha Ji-seul (as Jiseul (Rookie Team)), Waranluck Phonpawiworakun (as Mint (Rookie Team)), and Haseo Kwon (as Haseo (Rookie Team)). Their performances are a major reason THE [email protected] has built such a passionate audience.
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THE [email protected] flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Korean storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about THE [email protected]
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How many episodes does THE [email protected] have?
THE [email protected] has 24 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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THE [email protected] holds a 4.2/10 rating based on 19 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of THE [email protected]?
The main cast includes Lee Su-ji, Lee Yeeun, Cha Ji-seul, and Waranluck Phonpawiworakun, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is THE [email protected] available in Korean?
Yes — THE [email protected] was originally produced in Korean and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was THE [email protected] released?
THE [email protected] first aired in 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch THE [email protected] for free?
You can watch THE [email protected] online for free on Bowood.TV. All 24 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does THE [email protected] have?
THE [email protected] currently has 1 season and a total of 24 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is THE [email protected] about?
THE [email protected], set in the world of Korean entertainment production, stars Korean idols of course, as well as other Japanese and Thai hopefuls. Like the original game, the drama follows a group of young women as they embark on a career in the entertainment industry, and depicts their sweat and tears, their hopes… It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.
In which language is THE [email protected] originally available?
THE [email protected] was originally produced in KO. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original KO audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was THE [email protected] first released?
THE [email protected] first premiered on April 28, 2017 (2017). The series has since concluded its run.
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