K-Pop idols are known around the world for being all-around great performers. They can sing, rap, and dance to some of the most complicated choreographers. However, some even experiment with acting, like BTS’ V with Hwarang, and some completely take a nosedive into the acting career, like Miss A’s Bae Suzy. Idols turning into actors is not a new phenomenon, and fans definitely keep track of all the dramas and films done by their favorite idols. On that note, here are some K-Pop idols that left fans in awe with their acting:
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6 IU
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The ‘Nation’s Sweetheart’ and one of the most famous and well-respected solo K-Pop Idols, IU began her acting career by taking her leading role in the series You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin. Since then, IU has worked hard to improve herself with every drama she got, and is now known as the actress who makes viewers feel her characters’ emotions. And she does this while looking extremely fashionable in whatever she wears.
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Fans were extremely wowed by IU’s acting in My Mister, because they never expected her to take on an unconventional darker role and deliver acting up to the level of the veteran cast. Though IU was planning on almost not taking on this dramatic role, fans are glad that she did, and she did full justice to the melancholic character of Lee Ji-An. The first episode did bring in controversies, but as the story line progressed, IU’s exceptional acting brought a lot of empathy from the viewers. Hearts were bound to break while watching IU holding back tears in the show in the nursing home after her conversation with her grandmother. Similarly, she delivered stellar performances in Scarlet Hearts: Moon Lovers Ryeo and Hotel Del Luna. Both shows needed an actress who could pull off a complex main lead with much depth, and IU was the perfect choice as she left all viewers wanting more. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the actress wow them again with the film that made its way into the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Broker.
5 Jisoo
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One of the four members of internationally recognized K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK, Jisoo, made her acting debut in the 2021 hit drama Snowdrop alongside Jung Hae-In. The drama was well-received throughout the globe because of the unparalleled chemistry between Jung Hae-In and Jisoo. Besides the chemistry, Jisoo made a fantastic impression with fans through her debut. She portrayed the ‘bubbly mood maker’ character of Eun Young-Ro for the initial phase of the drama and shocked fans as the show progressed. She delivered her character with emotional intensity enough to make viewers cry. Standing up for what was right, her eyes had extreme compassion for the wrongfully held hostages, which fans were not expecting from a rookie actress. Her co-star Jung Hae-In has also reportedly said that Jisoo has extreme determination and the potential to score more lead acting roles in the future.
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4 Bae Suzy
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Member of the now disbanded girl group Miss A, Bae Suzy, made her debut in 2011 in the drama Dream High. Since then, she has starred in many other dramas and is mainly known for her superfine performance in Uncontrollably Fond. The actress is known as the ‘Nation’s First Love’ because of her cute and effortless charm.
Her performances in Start-Up (2020) as Seo Dal-Mi and her latest work Anna (2022) as Lee Yumi/Anna have been game-changers for the actress. Bae Suzy has shown her versatility in successfully portraying these two complete opposites characters. Seo Dal-Mi is a bubbly and hardworking girl who matures and becomes wiser as Start-Up progresses. However, Bae Suzy plays double roles in Anna, one as Lee Yumi, who lives in poverty, and the other as her alter ego, Anna. Bae Suzy has been praised for making viewers believe in the duality of her characters, further solidifying her reputation. Additionally, her amazing chemistry with co-star Lee Seung-Gi in Vagabond got both the SBS Drama Award for Best Couple in 2019.
3 Park Hyung-Sik
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From the boy band, ZE: A, Park Hyung-Sik is the most handsome idol-turned-actor in the industry. The actor first won fans’ hearts through his second lead character in Hwarang of King Sam Meok-Jeong alongside Park Seo-Joon and BTS’s V. Fans greatly appreciated his expressions and depth of character delivery, and he was known as the only man on the show who could pull off long-haired wigs to perfection.
He landed his first lead role in Strong Girl Do Bong-Soon as the character An Min-Hyuck, which was greatly loved by many because of the bromance-level chemistry with Park Bo-Young. He showed his potential for more lead roles in the future through this performance, as he concretely played the goofy CEO An Min-Hyuck. After completing his military service, Hyung-Sik recently starred as the lead in the zombie drama, Happiness. His more mature outlook and charm along with a more muscular build have attracted many fans who are looking forward to more shows by the heartthrob. His latest work Soundtrack #1 (2022) is a love story between two best friends alongside Han So-Hee, probably making them the most good-looking on screen couple.
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2 Yook Sung Jae
A member of the famous boy group BTOB, Yook Sung-Jae made his acting debut in Monstar (2013) as a supporting cast member. Ever since, he has starred in a few K-Dramas, but his performance as the supporting actor in Goblin (2016) was a game-changer. Playing the character Yoo Daek-Hwa, who has a hidden identity, Yook Sung-Jae did incredible justice to the character by introducing a lot of depth. With the help and advice of his senior co-stars, he was able to finesse his acting and give a memorable performance.
Recently, Sung-Jae has scored a lead role in Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020), playing the adorable Kang Bae. Fans have said that Sung-Jae was the perfect actor for Kang Bae as he immediately attracted viewers’ attention because of his unyielding charm and cuteness. Fans eagerly await another season to see the naive yet emotion-stirring Kang Bae ready to steal their hearts again. Moreover, Yook Sung-Jae’s most recent work is the drama adaptation of the webtoon Golden Spoon, giving fans more doses of cuteness.
1 Krystal
A member of the famous girl group f(x), Krystal Jung has built up a reputation for being the most versatile actress in the industry. She made her acting debut in the 2010 sitcom More Charming by the Day, later solidifying her career as a potential lead actress through her roles in Heirs, and She’s So Lovable.
Jung has the unique ability to blend into all her characters like a chameleon and make viewers feel like they are witnessing a real-life character. She has starred in Prison Playbook as the intelligent and sincere Ji-Ho, completely embodying the mannerism required and making viewers want a Ji-Ho in their lives. Her most memorable role was in the 2020 film More than Family. Krystal does justice to the character of Kim To-Il by showing the strength and emotional maturity of the 21-year-old pregnant girl, making viewers invested in the story from beginning to end.
Her role in The Bride of Habaek, Moo-Ra, was one of the biggest mysteries throughout the series, and Krystal did an excellent job portraying the enigmatic character. Fans must uncontrollably wait for the story to develop, and to get more information about Moo-Ra, considering the mystery with which she is represented. Her latest drama is the rom-com Crazy Love (2022) in which she gives a swoon-worthy performance alongside co-star Kim Jae-Wook.
