Just like South Korea is famous for their k-dramas, they are equally popular worldwide for their K-Pop music that has international fans humming all day! Best part is, most members of K-Pop band who has the audience screaming for their flawless looks, voice and moves, are also good actors who captivate the viewers with their astounding acting skills.Let us check out some of the best K-Pop band idols turned actors (in no particular order) in this article.
Cha Eun Woo
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘Astro’
Cha Eun Woo who is known for his dashing looks and cute smile, is a singer and member of K-Pop boys group ‘Astro’.Cha Eun Woo best fits the role of a high school student and has starred in teen hit dramas namely “Revenge Note”, “My Id Is Gangnam Beauty” and “True Beauty” capturing the hearts of female fans worldwide making them wish they are in the same school as him! Apart from the teen dramas, he had showcased his acting skills by starring in versatile roles including historical drama “Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung” and sci-fi fantasy drama “Island” among others.
Ok Taec Yeon
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘2PM’
Ok Taec Yeon is a rapper and singer in the popular boys band K-Pop group ‘2PM’. Taecyeon is known for his dynamic performances both on stage as well as onscreen that leaves the fans yearning for more ! As much as his musical talent, Taecyeon is an extraordinary actor who has impressed the viewers through diverse roles in several hit dramas that includes “Dream High”, “Save Me”, “Bring It On Ghost” , “Blind”, “Secret Inspector Joy” and “Vincenzo” among many. Be it a mischievous young man, chaotic vampire (ongoing drama “Heartbeat”) or a charismatic villain, this 32, year old rapper can do it all with ease.
D.O
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘EXO’
Doh Kyung Soo professionally known as D.O is a singer and part of the South Korean –Chinese boys band ‘EXO’. This 30 year old k-pop idol turned actor, has starred in numerous movies and dramas that showcased his excellent acting skills. He started his acting career doing small but remarkable roles. One of them is the 2014 hit drama “Its Okay That’s Love” ,in which his performance as an abused and desperate teenager stole the show ! He landed his lead role in the historical drama “100 Days My Prince” in which he played a prince with amnesia and later rocked the role of a cocky prosecutor in the 2022 hit drama “The Bad Prosecutor”.
Lee Jun Ho
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘2PM’
Yet another singer and song writer from the popular boys band group ‘2PM’, Lee Jun ho is an exceptional actor who can do any roles effortlessly. His charming good looks and smile makes him every girl’s favourite ‘Oppa’. Jun Ho is a versatile actor who has done different roles in dramas that includes “Wok Of Love”, “The Good Manager”,“The Red Sleeve” , “Rain or Shine”.He is currently starring in an ongoing romantic comedy “King The Land” proving himself as king of romance.Cherry on top is Jun Ho is a great kisser which makes the kissing scenes in his drama a treat for eyes and bad for heart !
Im Si Wan
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘ZE:A’
The 34 year old singer turned actor, Im Si Wan is a member of the popular boys band ‘ZE:A’. Known for his striking good looks and sweet face, Si Wan can pull off any role smoothly.He proved his acting skills in the movie ‘Unlocked’ where he plays a psychotic stalker creeping out the audience with his flawless acting.Im Si Wan has starred in various roles in dramas and movies that includes “Emergency Declaration”, “Moon Embracing The Sun” , “Misaeng : Incomplete Life”, “Hell Is For Other People”, “Tracer”, “Run On” , “Summer Strike” and more.
Rowoon
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘SF9’
Tall, dark and handsome – Rowoon is yet another idol turned actor who impressed the audience with his acting talent.Part of the boys band group ‘SF9’ and lead vocalist, Rowoon ventured into acting through small roles in dramas before landing the lead roles.With his stellar performance in each drama, Rowoon had proved himself worthy of an actor.He has starred in several hit dramas that includes “Extraordinary You”, “She Would Never Know”, “The King’s Affection”, “Tomorrow” among others.
Park Hyung Sik
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘ZE:A’
Unknown to most of the K-drama fans, this tall, handsome hunk is a trained singer, dancer and member of the boys band K-Pop group ‘ZE:A’. Park Hyung Sik is yet another exceptional actor who can portray emotions like a breeze.He is popular among female fans and enjoy a great amount of fan following as an actor as well.Park Hyung Sik has great onscreen chemistry with his co-stars.One of the most memorable role in his acting career is in the drama “Strong Girl Do Bong Soon” in which the actor showed his cute side making his fans go Aegyo (an expression for Cuteness overload in Korean) all over him! Like several other idols, Park Hyung Sik also started his acting career with minor roles before becoming a leading actor.Some of his best dramas include “Hwarang : The Poet Warrior Youth” , “Strong Girl Do Bong Soon”, “Happiness” , “Our Blooming Youth” among others.
Park Jin-Young
Member Of The K-Pop Band : ‘Got7’
Another singer turned actor, Park Jin Young professionally known as Jinyoung is a member of the popular boys band ‘Got7’. This handsome idol/actor started his acting career through small roles mostly playing the younger version of the leads before landing the leading roles.Known for his charming smile and boyish good looks, Jinyoung has starred in many dramas and films that displayed his remarkable acting skills, including the dramas “He is Psychometric” , “The Devil’s Judge” , “When My Love Blooms”, “Yumi Cells season 1 and 2” and more.
South Koreans are talented artists who are both good in music and acting. This article has covered only some of the best idol turned actors and there are still many more talented idol/actors out there!
