Idol I Episode 6 is scheduled for release on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The newest episode of this K-drama will continue the story as the murder case against idol Do Ra-ik takes a new turn with another potential suspect emerging. The episode will be available for viewers globally on Netflix at the same time it airs on Korean television.
The series follows Maeng Se-na, a successful criminal lawyer who is secretly a huge fan of the K-pop group Gold Boys. Her personal and professional lives collide when she decides to defend her favorite idol, Do Ra-ik, after he is accused of murdering his bandmate. The show blends legal drama with the intense world of K-pop fame. The cast is led by Choi Soo-young as Se-na and Kim Jae-young as Ra-ik.
Release Date And Time For Global Viewers
Episode 6 will be available on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The show follows a weekly release pattern on its original Korean broadcaster, ENA, with new episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 PM Korea Standard Time (KST).
For international audiences, the episode will be available to stream on Netflix. Unlike many Netflix Originals that release all at once, Idol I episodes are released individually, following the Korean schedule. This means the new episode will appear on Netflix at the same moment it finishes airing on Korean TV.
Based on the schedule, here is when Episode 6 is expected to go live on Netflix in various time zones:
- United States (ET): 10:00 AM (January 6)
- United Kingdom (GMT): 3:00 PM (January 6)
- India (IST): 6:30 PM (January 6)
- Australia (AEDT): 2:00 AM (January 7)
Where To Watch Idol I Online
The primary platform to watch Idol I outside of South Korea is Netflix. A subscription is required to access the content.
Within South Korea, the drama airs on the ENA television channel and is also available for streaming on Genie TV. These platforms are for viewers located in Korea.
Story Recap: What Happened In Episode 5?
The previous episode left the main characters in a dangerous situation. At the end of Episode 4, Se-na and Ra-ik’s car suddenly veered off the road, leaving viewers with a cliffhanger. Episode 5 picked up with the aftermath of this car accident.
Se-na suffered a fractured arm in the crash, and Ra-ik took care of her. During this time, Ra-ik began to suspect that Se-na might be a fan, though she did not fully admit it. He opened up to her emotionally, sharing that he never felt truly loved and that his fans only loved his stage persona, not the real person. Se-na reassured him, stating clearly that she believes in him and trusts him.
On the legal front, the investigation took a significant step. Prosecutor Kwak Byeong-gyun, under pressure to solve the case, discovered that the band’s drummer, Choi Jae-hee, was missing from the hospital on the night of the murder. Jae-hee later surrendered and gave a statement to the police, though the details of what he said were not revealed in the episode.
The police also investigated the car accident and found it was not random. It was planned by Ra-ik’s obsessive fans, the same individuals who had previously trespassed into his home. The episode concluded with a dramatic visit from Hong Hye-joo, a woman from Ra-ik’s past associated with the powerful Imhwa Group. She arrived at Se-na’s home and asked Ra-ik to leave with her. He refused, choosing to stay with Se-na.
What To Expect In Idol I Episode 6
The new episode will deal with the fallout from Hye-joo’s sudden appearance. She is expected to reveal more details about Ra-ik’s past to Se-na, which could change their working relationship. Meanwhile, the focus of the murder investigation is likely to shift as Jae-hee’s statement and suspicious activities make him a new person of interest.
The growing personal connection between Se-na and Ra-ik will also be a key point. With Ra-ik now aware that Se-na might be a fan, viewers will watch to see if she finally confesses her long-held fandom to him. Their bond has strengthened through the crisis, with Ra-ik showing a level of trust in Se-na that he hasn’t shown in anyone else.
“I’ll be forty next year. I don’t think I’ll be able to play an idol in dramas anymore. I really hope this project does well. Please support us,” said actor Kim Jae-young about his role as Do Ra-ik.
Full Remaining Release Schedule
Idol I has a total of 12 episodes. The series releases two episodes per week. After Episode 6, the remaining schedule for the season is as follows:
- Episode 7: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Episode 8: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Episode 9: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Episode 10: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Episode 11: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Episode 12 (Season Finale): Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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