8 K-Pop Idols Turned Actors and Actresses
While these talented artists are widely known for their music, they’ve also proved their on-screen potential!
Popular for their on-stage performances, K-pop idols are no strangers to the video cameras. While their names were first known to the public through their musical artistry, some of them have also ventured out of their comfort zones and onto something new. To this date, a growing number of K-pop idols have shown the world that their talents know no limits as they make a name for themselves in the acting industry. Check out these Korean celebrities who have gained a number of TV and movie titles under their name:
8 K-Pop Idols Turned Actors and Actresses
8 K-Pop Idols Turned Actors and Actresses
Cha Eunwoo of ASTRO
Since his mesmerizing lead role in My ID is Gangnam Beauty, Cha Eunwoo easily became the talk of the town for his clear potential in acting! Also known as the “visual” of boy group ASTRO, he has also shown his talent in vocals and dancing with their upbeat and bubbly music performances. In 2019, he won both the Excellent Actor award as well as the Best Couple Award during the MBC Drama awards for his acting in Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung.
Bae Suzy of MissA
Dubbed as Nation’s First Love, Bae Suzy has captivated the hearts of many with her on-screen performance. Since she first dipped her toes in the world of acting, she has won a long list of awards from Best New Actress down to Best Couple Award for multiple years. Don’t miss on her recent binge-worthy dramas like Uncontrollably Fond, While You Were Sleeping, and Vagabond and see why the whole country of Korea couldn’t help but fall in love with her!
Choi Siwon of Super Junior
A well-known favorite of many from veteran group Super Junior, Choi Siwon is part of the second-generation K-pop idols who put Korea on the map after becoming the first Asian artist who won Teen Choice Awards’ Best International Artists. Throughout his acting career, he has played charming and lovable characters in many K-dramas such as She Was Pretty, Revolutionary Love, and most recently My Fellow Citizens.
D.O. of EXO
Known as one of the vocalists of multi-awarded boy group EXO, Do Kyungsoo began acting in 2012 and has continued to break through the industry since. After starring in a great mix of movie and TV dramas, he has won BaekSang Arts Awards’ Most Popular Actor for three years as well as Blue Dragon Film Awards’ Best New Actor. Anyone who’s watched any of his work knows that he was practically born to act with his extraordinary versatility as an actor. For those who are curious to see this talented singer act on-screen, I highly recommend It’s Ok, This is Love on Netflix and My Annoying Brother on Viu.
I.U.
After her solo debut in 2008, I.U. has seen overwhelming success in her music career. She became well known for her cute and innocent charm with her beautiful songs and live performances. The award-winning singer has proven that she is also lead actress material in popular k-dramas Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and Hotel Del Luna alongside A-list actors.
Park Hyung Sik of ZE:A
Did you know that heartthrob Park Hyung Sik was first an idol before becoming an actor? Ever since his music career, he was already known for his good looks and easily transitioned into being an actor starting from his roles in hit k-dramas like The Heirs and Hwarang. From then on, he continued to prove his acting prowess as he took on lead roles in Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon and the Korean adaptation of Suits.
Park Jinyoung of GOT7
Holding the title of “visual” of JYP Entertainment’s boy group GOT7, Park Jinyoung has also shown his unquestionable charisma on-screen starting from his humble role in the classic Dream High 2 series. The up-and-coming actor has since taken more bigger roles in He is Psychometric and the recently completed When My Love Blooms.
Yoona of SNSD
Another second-generation idol, Yoona of Girls Generation has gained attention for her work in action-packed drama The K2, historical drama The King in Love, and action-comedy film Exit. The versatile actress and singer continues to reveal her ability to act in whatever role given to her as we all look forward to her upcoming drama Hush tentatively scheduled to come out later this year!
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