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Just like most global entertainment industries, South Korean shows and movies take advantage of built-in fan bases surrounding popular musical artists. K-pop stars have branched into acting through K-dramas (South Korean television programming of any genre) for years to varying levels of success. There are plenty of shows elevated by the presence of K-pop idols transitioning into acting, with some of greatest K-dramas of all time prominently featuring these fan-favorite personalities. Whether it's memorable supporting roles or jumping center stage as a series lead, these musicians-turned-actors quickly proved themselves as cross-industry talent.

To be clear, the shows included on this list are K-dramas only, even as K-pop idols begin appearing in Hollywood production in increasing numbers. With that in mind, as good as Blackpink's Lisa is in "The White Lotus," that doesn't qualify for inclusion here. Similarly, the shows listed here are good on their own merits, not necessarily...

With so many questions remaining, “Queenmaker” episode 11 had to have all the answers. Episode 10 ended with the by-election debate beginning between Kyung-Sook and Jae-Min. The ultimate battle is about to begin. Let’s see what goes down in the final episode of “Queenmaker.”

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What Happens In ‘Queenmaker’ Episode 11?

While Do-Hee follows Dong-Joo, who is chasing after the car with Ji-Yeon, she requests Kyung-Sook to stall the debate no matter what. If she’s able to bring Ji-Yeon back to the studio and show everybody that it was Jae-Min’s attempt to kill her and call it a suicide, he would be done for. Unfortunately, nothing goes according to plan for Do Hee and Kyung Sook. Dong-Joo loses Ji-Yeon’s car but directs Do-Hee to where he thinks they might’ve taken her. In the debate, Do-Hee’s trump card is proclaimed fake by Jae-Min’s team—the bribe...

With each episode, the intensity of “Queenmaker” ramps up. When we first began this show, the politics went way over our heads, but we suggest sticking with it because the further we go, the darker it gets. It is quite common in K-dramas to add shock value; it is the drama that we’re looking for after a hard day’s work, but one particular scene in episode 6 will definitely catch you off guard. Let’s quickly get into everything that goes down in episodes 5 & 6 of “Queenmaker.”

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What Happens In ‘Queenmaker’ Episodes 5 & 6?

We left off with Assemblywoman Seo and Kyung-Sook about to begin their debate. Seo is already riled up from all the information that Do-Hee has leaked about her personal expenditures. She attacks the rhino (Kyung-Sook’s given title) by aiming directly for the horn. Kyung-Sook is, of course, prepared for the level of attack thanks to Do-Hee’s preparation.