Mendol (2008)

Other name: メン☆ドル, メン☆ドル 〜イケメンアイドル〜, 맨돌: 잘나가는 아이돌, 我要做Idol, Men☆dol ～帥男偶像～, Men☆dol ～帅男偶像～, Mendol-Ikemen Idol, Игра в звездных мальчиков

Description:

Mendol is an exciting drama that follows three ordinary girls, Asahi, Nami, and Hinata, who dream of becoming famous idols. Despite their passion, they repeatedly fail every audition they attend, leaving them discouraged. Their lives take a dangerous turn when they accidentally witness a serious crime, forcing them to flee from the culprits who are hot on their trail. Fortunately, they are rescued by a music producer who offers them a lifeline. The producer is willing to help them make their debut, but there is a major catch to keep them safe. To hide their true identities from the criminals, the three girls must dress up as boys and debut as a male idol group. This unique story combines humor, suspense, and showbiz drama as the trio navigates the challenges of fame while keeping their secrets hidden. Will they succeed in their new lives, or will their cover be blown?

Episodes: 12

Duration: 30 min.

Producer: TV Tokyo

Director: Kinoshita Takao [木下高男] and Tsuzuki Junichi [都築淳一]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2008

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Musical