South Korea Synopsis
이미테이션
Ma-Ha is a member of girl group Teaparty. The other members are Ri-A and Hyun-Ji. Since their debut, they haven't achieved much success. Ma-Ha has received some attention due to her resemblance to popular singer Ri-Ma. Teaparty then takes part in a reality TV program, involving popular idol groups participating in sporting events. Ma-ha wants to catch the attention of viewers. Meanwhile, Kwon Ryeok is member of popular boy band Shax. He is well liked and is good at singing, dancing, and acting. He is also focused on maintaining his success. He doesn't like Ma-Ha, who imitates the appearance of popular singer Ri-Ma. During the TV program, Hyeok from boy band Shax gets injured due to Ma-Ha. Kwon Ryeok bursts out with anger at Ma-Ha. She also receives hate from other people. Ma-Ha doesn't want to see Kwon Ryeok anymore, but they cross paths on TV programs and while performing in a drama series.
Also On KBS2
Other series that aired on KBS2.
Other Titles From Kakao Entertainment
Comedy + Drama in South Korea
214 South Korea titles in our catalog blend the Comedy and Drama genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Imitation itself).
The 2020–2022 South Korea Window
Imitation holds position #119 of 269 South Korea seriess in the 2020–2022 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
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★ 9.2 · 2020
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★ 9.2 · 2020
#3Under the Queen's Umbrella
★ 9.1 · 2022
#4BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA
★ 9.0 · 2022
#5BTS Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul: Live Viewing
★ 9.0 · 2022
#6Undercover
★ 9.0 · 2021
#7The Fabulous
★ 8.8 · 2022
#8It's Okay to Not Be Okay
★ 8.6 · 2020
The 2020s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2020s in South Korea, 301 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Imitation premiered alongside 81 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 81 other South Korea seriess in 2021.
The 1210th South Korea title from South Korea we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our South Korea catalog contains 1,397 titles in total (466 seriess).
Audience Engagement
15 audience reviews — more than 29% of South Korea seriess in our index.
Popularity (57th percentile) outruns review volume (29th) — a trending, discussed title among South Korea seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #381 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (73rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.6 points above the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Comedy productions specifically: #117 of 427 (top 27%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Korean |
| Production Companies | Kakao Entertainment, Hidden Sequence |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 12 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Official Site | program.kbs.co.kr |
Questions Answered
When did Imitation end?
Imitation finished its run with its final episode airing on July 23, 2021.
Where did Imitation air?
Imitation aired on KBS2, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.