Idol I episode 5 will be coming out on January 5. The series premiered its first episode on December 22, following the story of an idol and his fan, whose relationship takes a turn when she becomes his lawyer after he is named a prime suspect in a murder case.The series also shows celebrities' struggles after achieving success and how hard it is for them to keep their lives private, something Maeng Se Na, the lead female character, slowly comes to understand after becoming Ra-Ik's lawyer.Ra-Ik, who is the prime suspect in the murder of his bandmate Woo Seong, really wants to be free. However, he finds it difficult because of his fans' obsession, which sometimes leads them to trespass into his home and forces him to keep changing his phone number.Continue reading to find out when the upcoming episode of Idol I is releasing.When and where to watch Idol I episode 5? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIdol I episode 5 is scheduled to release on January 5 at 10 pm KST. The series is streaming on Rakuten Viki and Netflix as of now. However, viewers will need a subscription to watch Idol I Episode 5 on these streaming platforms.The trailer of Idol I Episode 5 shows Se Na and Ra-Ik growing closer, and he says he has never been loved. There is also a big chance that the car accident they are in was planned by someone else.On the other hand, Jae Hee is being investigated for lying about being in the hospital on the night of the murder. Viewers will also see Maeng Se Na facing pressure to drop Ra-Ik's case.Quick recap of Idol I episode 4 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn Idol I episode 4, Ra-Ik meets Hong Hye Joo, the same woman he met on the night of the murder of Woo Seong. In the past, they were rumored to be dating. However, the rumors were denied by Ra-Ik. Ra-Ik asks Hye Joo to keep a distance from him, as he is a prime suspect, and this might drag her into the case as well. Hye Joo reveals to him that she saw his bandmate, Jae Hee, on the night of the murder.When Ra-Ik asks Jae Hee why he lied about being in the hospital when he was not there, Ra-Ik's other bandmate confirms that he was actually in the hospital. Ra-Ik also gets into an argument with the reporter who releases Ra-Ik and Hye Joo's photos, linking her to the murder case. Thankfully, Se Na comes on time to stop the fight.Ra-Ik tells Se Na that on the night of the murder, Ra-Ik decided to meet Hye Joo one last time and even told her to stay away from his life. Hye Joo, in anger, stops the car in front of him, making it look like she is about to hit him.While revealing all the details about the case, he also tells Se Na about Jae Hee and his fake news of being in the hospital, after which Se Na leaves her home and goes to meet Chung Jae.Byung-gyun, after seeing the photos of Ra-Ik and Hye Joo, comes to know about her real identity. He even investigates her and asks her why she met him. Hye Joo tells him that they met just as friends, without revealing further details.During the interrogation, Se Na saves Ra-Ik by showing the phone records, which prove that Woo Seong was still alive when Ra-Ik and Hye Joo met. This makes Byung-gyun realize that he does not have enough evidence to investigate Hye Joo further.Later, Byung-gyun talks to Se Na, wondering how she has changed so much since school, and even asks if she took Ra-Ik's case because of him being the prosecutor. Se Na doesn't pay much attention to Kwak and suggests he focus on improving his skills, which will help him become a better prosecutor.When Ra-Ik and Se Na are heading back, Se Na sees that the car is not responding, which causes an accident.The upcoming episode of Idol I will reveal whether the accident was planned and will also focus on the growing closeness between Ra-Ik and Se Na, with Ra-Ik opening up about his life and struggles to her.Follow Soap Central for more updates on Idol I.