Episode guide
Imitation: Season 1
12 episodes · first aired May 7, 2021
A K-pop trainee, determined to make it in the industry, does whatever it takes to rise to the top — even if it means having to mimic another artist.
- 1 Episode 1 May 7, 2021 · 1h 3m Three years before the main events of the story, idol trainee Lee Ma-ha's dream of debuting in a girl group is cut short when news of a fellow trainee Annie who had committed suicide…
- 2 Episode 2 May 14, 2021 · 1h 2m After an eventful movie shoot, Ma-ha chooses to quit pursuing idol stardom and start a new life, a decision seconded by her teammates Yu Ri-ah and Shim Hyun-ji. In a press conference…
- 3 Episode 3 May 21, 2021 · 1h 3m Controversy is stirred amongst Shax fans when Ma-ha is photographed returning Ryok's jacket to him after a television shoot. Ryok is forced to apologize to fans, who brazenly demand Shax…
- 4 Episode 4 May 28, 2021 · 1h 1m Shax's CEO Park Jin-man forces the group to appear on a music show, despite their pledge to do otherwise for their juniors' sakes. The move leads junior artists, including Tea Party, to…
- 5 Episode 5 Jun 4, 2021 · 1h 2m During the film promotion tour, Ma-ha and Ryok find themselves in a tight spot as Shax's sasaeng fans storm the halls of their accommodation. Ji Hak is confronted by Jung-hee who is…
- 6 Episode 6 Jun 11, 2021 · 1h 2m Ryok visits Ma-ha outside of her apartment, but is chased off by Hyun-ji and Ri-ah. Ma-ha is cast for a sitcom along with Ryok's co-members Do-jin and Hyuk. Ryok is forced to accept…
- 7 Episode 7 Jun 18, 2021 · 1h 1m Ryok does not sustain any serious injuries from the accident but his hospitalization allows him compensate on his lack of sleep due to his tight schedule. Shax's manager Dae-kwon…
- 8 Episode 8 Jun 25, 2021 · 1h 1m Unbeknownst to Ma-ha and Ryok, a paparazzo has taken photos of them and has decided to spy on the couple. After finding out that Ma-ha will be shooting kissing scenes for the sitcom, Ryok…
- 9 Episode 9 Jul 2, 2021 · 1h 1m
- 10 Episode 10 Jul 9, 2021 · 1h 3m
- 11 Episode 11 Jul 16, 2021 · 1h 3m
- 12 Episode 12 Jul 23, 2021 · 1h 1m