MR. IDOL (2011)

With K-Pop (Korean pop music) growing to manic popularity worldwide, Mr. Idol is the story of boy band Mr. Children, who fell from grace three years earlier when the lead singer committed suicide - on stage, no less - over a broken heart.  Now, the former female music executive who worked with the group originally goes against her old company to bring the remaining members back together; to right the wrongs she feels were originally done to three talented young men who still deserve their shot.  Finding a handsome new lead singer with an attitude, she puts the boys through some grueling training, trying to get them back on top even as new scandals await to potentially derail them.  A good drama depicting the hard work needed to reach for your dreams even after defeat, Mr. Idol also has touches of comedy and romance that - along with some great music - make for an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the international phenomenon that is K-Pop. (not rated)  A-

MR. IDOL trailer