K-pop idols who are incredible K-drama actors

K-pop idols work day and night to deliver their best, and many possess multiple talents, including acting. Some of our favorite K-dramas feature K-pop idols as lead stars, making them more engaging.

Although K-pop and K-drama are different, the entertainment arenas have grown widely, collecting millions of fans globally. Therefore, whether it is BTS or Squid Game, both bring success and popularity to the country.

Among the huge list of K-pop idols who turned actors, many are excelling on the small screen with their talents. Even big names such as BLACKPINK's Jisoo recently made their debut.

6 K-pop idols who have displayed their acting chops

1) IU - Soloist

Lee Ji-eun, popularly known as IU, is undoubtedly the most successful Korean soloist at present. However, while being a pro at singing, she has also managed to captivate fans with her acting skills on screen.

IU is a top-notch celebrity with her exquisite roles in hit K-dramas like My Mister, Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart: Ryeo, and Hotel Del Luna.

2) Park Jin-young - GOT7

The center and vocalist of GOT7 has earned a well-deserved fandom for his part as a K-drama actor. Known for playing romantic, goofy, and likable characters, Park made his acting debut in 2012 with Dream High 2.

Later, he landed lead roles in several K-dramas, including He is Psychometric, The Devil Judge, and When My Love Blooms. He is currently appearing in Yumi's Cells 2 alongside Kim Go-eun.

3) Park Hyung-sik - ZE: A

Many K-drama fans might be unaware that their wacky yet favorite CEO from Strong Girl Do Bong Soon is also a talented K-pop idol and dancer. After making his debut in 2010 with ZE: A, he made his acting debut in 2012 with I Remember You.

So far, Park has participated in several hit dramas like Suits, Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, Happiness, and Soundtrack#1. He will next be seen in Youth Climb The Barrier and a reality show featuring the Wooga Squad.

4) Bae Suzy - Miss A

Bae Suzy made her K-pop debut in 2010 as a member of JYP Entertainment's girl group, Miss A. With its immediate success, Miss A members gained popularity with Suzy landing roles in K-dramas.

A year after Miss A's debut, Suzy earned the main role in Dream High with popular K-dramas like Start-Up, Vegabond, While You Were Sleeping, and Uncontrollably Fond, eventually adding to her credit list in the future. She is now prepping for the release of her highly anticipated web series titled Anna.

5) Cha Eun-woo - ASTRO

Cha Eun-woo is a K-drama heartthrob every fan loves and wants to have in her life. However, besides stealing hearts with his charming fictional characters, Cha Eun-woo is also a successful K-pop idol belonging to ASTRO.

Whether it is performing with his bandmates or playing a shy and cold student, Eun-woo knows how to win the audience. You can find him in dramas like True Beauty; My ID is Gangnam Beauty, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, The Best Hit, and Revenge Note.

6) Do Kyung-soo - EXO

Coming from the hit K-pop group EXO, Do Kyung Soo has multiple talents aside from being a top-notch musician. With his powerful and enthralling roles on the small screen, fans have started a brand new fandom for actor Do Kyung Soo.

His performances in 100 Days My Prince, It's Okay, That's Love, and Swing Kids will surely make you fall for his charms.

Other K-pop idols like BTS' V, SNSD's Im Yoon-ah and Choi Soo-young, SF9's Rowoon, Super Junior's Choi Si-won, 2 PM's Ok-Taecyeon, and many other K-pop idols have also successfully delivered brilliant performances through their exceptional acting talents.

About the author

Muskan Jaiswal is a journalist specializing in pop-culture, lifestyle, and Korean entertainment at Sportskeeda. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Diploma in Journalism, she began writing as a form of creative expression during the pandemic-related lockdown. She has about four years of experience, working at Otakukart, Movieweb, The Times of India, Aeroplay Entertainment, and Lifestyle Asia, among other organizations.

As a Pop-culture writer, she values presenting reports after a robust fact-checking process on celebrities and other trending topics, which interest people. Among her professional achievements is a feature on eco-friendly practices in K-pop album production. This write-up, which took a week of research, covered a range of sub-topics such as the export-import history of K-pop albums, and shifts in music marketing in that industry.

When not working, she enjoys watching films and discovering indie artists across several music platforms. Her favorite bands include Coldplay, BTS, and CAS.

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