In addition to singing and dancing, many K-pop idols are also great actors; discover 5 K-dramas starring these artists!
K-pop idols stand out for their multiple skills, as these go beyond those seen in the MVs of solo or group tracks, as the South Korean entertainment industry prepares these stars to be able to shine in front of the cameras, regardless of what they do.
This is because, in addition to singing and performing the most complex choreographies, artists often also have parallel careers as models, TV show hosts or even actors, starring in the most varied k-dramas (serial productions from South Korea) already released and conquering new audiences.
With that in mind, RECREIO has put together a list of 5 k-dramas starring k-pop idols that you need to know about. Check it out!
1. Hotel Del Luna
Romance released in 2019, “Hotel Del Luna” stars the artist Lee Ji-eunMore known as UI. In the production she plays the character Jang Man-woll, who shares the leading role with Goo Chan-seong, played by Yeo Jin-goo.
The plot is available on Netflix with the following synopsis: “Invited to manage a hotel for tormented souls, he ends up meeting the former owner of the place and her supernatural world.”
2. Another Miss Oh
First-generation K-pop fans can spot two names from that era in “Another Miss Oh.” That’s because the plot stars Eric Munfrom Shinhwa, and Seo Hyun Jinfrom MILK, who play two of the three main characters.
Coming to TV in 2016, the k-drama shows the sound director of a film production company, Park Do Kyung (Eric Mun), who suddenly develops the ability to predict the future, and at the same time ends up getting involved in the story of two women named Oh Hae Youngs, played by Seo Hyun-jin It is Jeon Hye-bin.
3. Crazy Love/ Revenge Bride
From 2022, the drama “Crazy Love” or “Noiva por Vingança”, in Portuguese, brings Kim Jae Wook It is Krystal Jung as interpreters of the main characters. Krystal She has been a model since she was five years old, but her popularity grew even greater when she became an idol in 2009, when she debuted as a member of the girl group f(x).
On Star+, the k-drama has the following synopsis: “Noh Gojin, the CEO of GOTOP Education and a math genius with a height of 190, receives a death threat. After being run over, he pretends to have amnesia to catch the culprit. Meanwhile, his secretary Sina, diagnosed with a terminal illness, pretends to be his fiancée to get revenge for his mistreatment. But when his secrets are revealed, everything turns upside down.”
4. Snowdrop
Marking the debut of Jisoofrom BLACKPINK as an actress, “Snowdrop” arrived in Brazil in February 2022, when it was included in the Star+ catalog. The romantic drama features North Korean spy Im Soo Ho (Jung Hae In) and student Eun Young-ro (Jisoo), who has their paths crossed when he seeks shelter at a women’s university in Seoul after being injured, receiving help from the girl to treat his injuries and hide.
5. Once Upon a Small Town/ Rural Love
Also in 2022, Joyfrom Red Velvet, starred in “Once Upon a Small Town.” She plays the character Ahn Ja-Young, a police officer who meets veterinarian Han Ji-Yul (Choo Young Woo), after he moved to Huidong Village after receiving a strange phone call from his grandfather.
On Netflix, the production has the following synopsis: “A big city veterinarian reluctantly moves to the countryside and ends up meeting a police officer who keeps a sweet secret.”
Source: Recreio
