Here are seven K-pop idols who are also successful actors.
Many K-pop artists are taking the next step into the world of K-damas, showcasing their versatility and talent beyond music. While there are numerous successful actors in the industry, entering the world of acting isn't easy.
However, some idols do it successfully!
1. BLACKPINK Jisoo
Jisoo made her acting debut in 2015, even before her debut with BLACKPINK! She made a cameo in the drama "The Producers." She landed her first lead role in 2021, starring in the JTBC series "Snowdrop."
Currently, Jisoo is filming two acting projects: the film "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint" and the drama "Influenza."
2. ZE:A Park Hyung Sik
Some people forget that Park Hyun Sik actually got his start as a member of ZE:A due to how successful he is as an actor! Park Hyun Sik debuted as an actor in 2012 with the drama "I Remember You," just two years after his idol debut.
He is known for his other work, such as "Strong Woman Bong Soon," "Doctor Slump," and "Suits."
3. IU
Known as the "Nation's Little Sister," IU is known as one of the biggest soloists in the K-pop industry. However, she is also known as one of the most popular actresses. She debuted as an actress in 2011 with a supporting role in the drama "Dream High."
Since then, IU has acted in several top dramas, such as "The Producers," "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," and "Hotel del Luna."
4. BTS V
Though V has only acted in one drama, fans are hoping that he gets more gigs due to how great he was in his debut role.
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The BTS member made his acting debut in the KBS2 historical drama "Hwawrang: The Poet Warrior Youth."
5. Girls' Generation YoonA
YoonA, often titled "Nation's Ideal Type," is mostly known by the K-pop community as a member of Girls' Generation, "The Nation's Girl Group."
However, did you know she helped boost Girls' Generation with her acting career?
Yoona made her acting debut in 2007 with a minor role in "Two Outs in the Ninth Inning." Since then, Yoona has starred in several dramas, such as "The K2" and "King the Land." She also starred in the films "Confidential Assignment" and "Exit."
6. Girls' Generation Seohyun
It's not just Yoona who has a successful acting career from Girls' Generation; maknae Seohyun does too! She first made her acting debut with a cameo in "Unstoppable Marriage" in 2008.
Since then, the idol has acted in several dramas and films. Some of her most notable works include "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "Jinxed at First," and "Love and Leashes."
7. Red Velvet Joy
Red Velvet's visual vitamin Joy is another K-pop idol who saw success as an actress! Joy first made her acting debut in 2017 as one of the female leads on "The Liar and His Lover." In 2018, she starred in "Tempted."
It took three years until Joy returned to acting. In 2021, she acted in the drama "The One and Only." In 2023, she starred in "Once Upon a Small Town."
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Written by Alexa Lopez
