THE BOYZ’s Q Transforms Into an Idol Searching for His Childhood Friend — First Stills From “My Idol, My Debut” Revealed!

K-drama meets K-pop in a way we’ve never seen before. 1The production team of “My Idol, My Debut” has released the first stills of THE BOYZ’s Q in character! The much-anticipated MBC Plus time-slip drama is finally giving fans a visual taste of Q’s transformation — and the stills are absolutely captivating.1 “My Idol, My Debut” is a time-slip coming-of-age story about a passionate fan who travels eight years into the past to prevent a tragic accident. She becomes an idol trainee in an effort to change fate.

If you love time-travel romance, idol culture, and fresh concepts — this drama is about to become your next obsession.

What Is “My Idol, My Debut”?

This isn’t your typical K-drama. 1In the drama, the boy group Boy to the Moon and the girl group IRION begin as fictional groups within the story. They later debut as real idols through official music releases and stage performances. It blends drama with K-pop promotions, marking a first-of-its-kind approach in South Korea.10 This structure — where the drama narrative and real K-pop activities unfold simultaneously — is the first of its kind in Korean drama, drawing attention as a new IP model connecting content and the idol industry

Q as Han Jae Ha — The Character Breakdown

1 The newly released stills feature Q who has transformed into Han Jae Ha — a central character and key member of Boy to the Moon with exceptional talent and a distinct star aura. He is dressed in a school uniform, exuding a youthful vibe. 1 While he radiates a bright and pure charm as he smiles broadly while sitting at his desk, another image shows him gazing into the distance with deep, story-laden emotions. 1 Particularly eye-catching are the stills that bring to mind the Korean quiz show “Golden Bell Challenge.” The image of Han Jae Ha wearing a baseball cap and holding a whiteboard with the words “Memento Mori” written on it adds to the intrigue regarding how this connects to the time-slip narrative, which is a core element of the drama.

2 Q plays Han Jae Ha, a central character and key member of Boy to the Moon with exceptional talent and a distinct star aura. Through the role, Q expands his acting range through both idol performance scenes and the character’s growth.

The Full Cast — Two In-Drama Idol Groups

Boy to the Moon (Boy Group)

2 Lee Jin Hyuk joins as Ethan, a Canada-born member who serves as a key pillar of the group alongside Han Jae Ha. 2 Lee Jin Kyu and Lee Ho Hyun play Kaden and Eun Ho, respectively, completing Boy to the Moon with added teamwork and story depth.

IRION (Girl Group)

2 As for the girl group IRION, Hwang Ji Ah joins the cast as Choi Ae Ni, who drives the story’s main plot. She portrays an idol trainee who enters the industry in an effort to change her fate. 10 Mexican rookie Aisa also joins “Irion,” adding exotic color and fresh energy to the group. Even before debut, a randomly captured interview video of her surpassed 10 million views, earning her the nickname “Mexican Mermaid” and early public attention for both her visuals and potential. Expectations are high for whether Aisa will emerge as the next global star through this project.

Who Is Q? — From Main Dancer to Leading Man

6 Ji Chang Min, known professionally as Q, is a South Korean singer, dancer and member of THE BOYZ. He graduated from the Korea Arts High School. He made his debut in December 2017 as the group’s main dancer and sub-vocalist with their first EP, “The First.”

6 In May 2020, the group entered Mnet’s reality competition “Road to Kingdom” ending in 1st place and earning more commercial success and even winning Artist of the Year at the 2021 The Fact Music Awards. 4 Meanwhile, Q is also set to appear in the thriller film ‘In the Realm of Ripley’, slated for release later this year. Between his drama debut in “My Idol, My Debut” and the upcoming thriller film, 2026 is shaping up to be Q’s breakout year as an actor.

Why This Drama Is Revolutionary

“My Idol, My Debut” isn’t just a drama — it’s a new business model for K-entertainment. Here’s what makes it different from every idol drama before it:

10 In the drama, the boy group “Boy to the Moon” and the girl group “Irion” begin as fictional teams but will debut as real-life idols through actual music releases and stage promotions. This structure — where the drama narrative and real K-pop activities unfold simultaneously — is the first of its kind in Korean drama.

This means viewers won’t just watch Boy to the Moon and IRION on screen — they’ll be able to stream their music, attend their stages, and support them as real K-pop acts. The line between fiction and reality has never been blurrier — and that’s exactly the point.

The Plot — What We Know So Far

5 To prevent a tragic accident, Choi Ae-Ni (Hwang Ji-A), who is an enthusiastic idol group fan, travels back 8 years in time. There, she becomes an idol trainee herself to alter destiny. The boy group “Boy To The Moon” has members of Han Jae-Ha (Ji Chang-Min), Lee Sun (Lee Jin-Hyuk), Kayden (Lee Jin-Gyu) and Eun-Ho (Lee Ho-Hyeon). The girl group “Irion” has members of Choi Ae-Ni, A-Ji (Nana), Karin (Kaede) and the last member (Aisa).

The “Memento Mori” whiteboard in Q’s stills — Latin for “remember that you will die” — hints at a darker undercurrent beneath the bright idol surface. Combined with the time-slip premise and the “tragic accident” that drives Ae Ni’s journey, expect this drama to balance lighthearted trainee life with emotional depth and stakes.

THE BOYZ’s Recent Journey — Context Matters

Q’s acting debut comes during a turbulent period for THE BOYZ. 4In other news, 9 out of 10 members of The Boyz, excluding member New, announced their decision to terminate their exclusive contracts with ONE HUNDRED LABEL earlier in March. The group claimed that the members had not received any payments from ONE HUNDRED LABEL since July of 2025.

Despite the agency turmoil, individual members have continued pursuing solo activities — and Q’s leading role in a groundbreaking drama format signals that his career trajectory is only going up.

For a complete overview of THE BOYZ’s career, discography, and members, visit their official Wikipedia page.

When & Where to Watch

10 Meanwhile, “My Idol, My Debut” will gradually release major content ahead of its planned premiere in July. Expect more character stills, teaser trailers, and potentially even music previews from Boy to the Moon and IRION in the coming weeks.

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