Which K-pop idol's drama do you anticipate the most? This year, ASTRO Eunwoo, BLACKPINK Jisoo, NCT Jaehyun, SF9 Rowoon, and more are dominating not only the K-pop scene but the acting industry, too!
On Jan. 9, Saturday, the Korean media outlet X-Sports News, mentioned ASTRO Cha Eunwoo, SF9 Rowoon, NCT Jaehyun, and Wei Yohan as four idol actors or "act-dols" who are both doing well in music and acting scene. The media outlet highlighted that the four idols are expected to have huge success this 2021.
1. ASTRO Cha Eunwoo
First of all, Cha Eunwoo, who is deemed as "face genius," actually debuted as an actor first before marking his career as an idol. In 2014, he stole the hearts of viewers after his appearance in "My Brilliant Life." He then debuted as an ASTRO member later in 2016.
Since then, Cha Eunwoo has shown various character transformation, including his notable Korean dramas such as "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" and "Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung."
Recently, he finally starred in the much-anticipated drama, "True Beauty" that immediately gained positive feedbacks. With the recognition he is earning for his outstanding character portrayal of Suho, he is expected to shine more this year.
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2. SF9 Rowoon
Rowoon, who is the center and visual of SF9, also made his acting debut first. Rowoon has built up his acting career step by step after appearing first in tvN's "Cheongdamdong 111" in 2013.
Rowoon showed off his all-rounder celebrity vibe, who is performing well both in SF9 and in his acting projects. He rose to fame after starring in the drama, "Extraordinary You," which became a breakthrough for him to the lineup with the rising actors despite being an idol.
Rowoon will star in a new drama, "She Would Never Know," along with Won Ji-A which will be broadcasted on Jan. 18.
3. Wei Yohan
Kim Yohan of Wei is a former taekwondo player who gave up becoming a national athlete to pursue his dream of becoming an idol. When he participated, "Produce 101" Season 4, Yohan gained the love of fans, making him debut as the center of X1.
Unfortunately, the band was dismantled after five months and Yohan re-debuted then to the rookie group, Wei.
Now, the full-package idol also challenged himself into acting as he plays his first main lead role in Kakao TV's "A Love So Beautiful," a remake of the Chinese youth drama with the same name. Moreover, it has been decided as well that he will star in KBS 2TV's drama "School 2021," which is scheduled to air in the first half of this year.
4. NCT Jaehyun
There is another idol who will also debut as an actor after Kim Yohan. Jaehyun made his debut as an NCT member in 2016 and was loved for his majestic voice and incredible visuals by fans.
Jaehyun, who has been showing his face to the public through various stages, entertainment shows, and MCs, will also make his entry in acting through "Dear M." Fans are particularly excited if how Jaehyun will execute the role of Cha Minho, a computer science student who has a talent for making innovative online apps.
5. BLACKPINK Jisoo
Lastly, BLACKPINK Jisoo is heralding her first acting role as main lead as well, with an upcoming drama, "Snowdrop" starring Jung Hae In.
Jisoo marked his face on the small screen after her cameo in the hit Korean drama, "Arthdal Chronicles."
In her new drama, Jisoo will play the lead role which will show her lovely charm and fresh image as Eun Young Cho, a cute English major at Hosoo Women's University. Young Cho, the atmosphere maker of the university hides and treats I'm Sooho, who fell in love at first sight with him as well.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
