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The Heavenly Idol (2023)
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Original name: 성스러운 아이돌
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
Pontifex Lembrary fights against a devil, he gets transferred to a different world possessing the body of Woo Yeon-woo who is a member of an unpopular idol group called Wild Animal. In an entertainment business where overwhelming social skills, trendiness, and talents are highly necessary, it is hard for solemn, holy Lembrary to adapt. Due to his inappropriate says and dos as a celebrity, Lembrary is talked about from the public and receives attention that he did not expect. Using his goodness and love, Lembrary heals this twisted and barren world people live in while going this way and that way to settle himself as an idol.
Style:
psychological, captivating, uplifting, emotional, romantic comedy, comedy drama, rom com, satirical
Plot:
fish out of water, music industry, relationships, exorcism, popularity, fame, mind control, idol, supernatural, self discovery, healing, identity crisis, fan culture, heartwarming, friendship, urban, redemption, culture clash, social commentary, support group, gender roles, behind the scenes, body swapping, romance
Time:
contemporary
Place:
korea
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, romantic comedy, psychological and emotional films and TV series with plots about urban, relationships, satire, slice of life, love affair, male female relationship and self discovery mostly in Comedy, Romance and Drama genres. Some movies like The Heavenly Idol: Hi Bye, Mama! (2020), LaLola (2008), Hello, Me! (2021), Let Me Be Your Knight (2021), My Demon (2023). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Style:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Style:
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