---
title: "Idol"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/idol-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 572696
imdb_id: "tt7095698"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 144
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Idol (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/idol-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Idol" (2019).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Plain text only.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Idol (Korean: 우상)
Year: 2019
Country: South Korea
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Political
Director/Writer: Lee Su-jin
Cast: Han Suk-kyu, Sul Kyung-gu, Chun Woo-hee
Release Date: March 20, 2019 (KR)
Duration: 2h 24m [1] or 2 hr. 20 min. [5] (I will use the specific range or just mention the duration if needed, but I'll stick to the facts).
Plot points:
Politician Koo Myung-hui finds his wife in the garage cleaning her son's bloodstained car, which has just run over a person.
Myung-hui's successful political life is in danger due to an accident involving his son.
He is an upstanding citizen with a strict moral code and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Su-jin
- **Networks / Studios**: CGV Arthouse, Barunson, Vill Lee Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Han Suk-kyu** as *Myung-hui*
- **Sul Kyung-gu** as *Joong-sik*
- **Chun Woo-hee** as *Ryeon-hwa*
- **Yoo Seung-mok** as *Attorney Hwang*
- **Hyun Bong-sik** as *Detective Kim*
- **Kang Mal-geum** as *Myung-hui's wife*
- **Kim Sung-nyeo** as *Myung-hui's mother*
- **Seo Ju-hee** as *Dong-sook*
- **Kim Myung-gon** as *Lawmaker Choi*
- **Cho Byeong-kyu** as *Johan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Idol online?
Idol is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Idol worth watching?
Idol holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Idol and when was it released?
Idol is a feature film with a runtime of 144 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Idol?
Idol was directed by Lee Su-jin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Idol — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/572696)
- [Idol (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7095698/fullcredits/)
- [Idol (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idol_(film))
- [Idol (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/572696/cast)
- [Idol (2019) Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/24260-idol/cast)
- [Idol (2019)](https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/films/index/filmsView.jsp?movieCd=20175407)

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