Performance and music have been side by side ever, especially in doramas; Meet 5 K-pop female idols that became screens
When we talk about idols that also shine on the small screens, names like the soloist Iu, Joy, Irene and Yerifrom Red Velvet, Yoonafrom Girls’ Generation, and JisooFrom Blackpink, they immediately come to mind. With consolidated careers in both music and acting, they have become references for many K-pop and K-Drama fans. However, the Korean entertainment industry is full of versatile talents, and some names may surprise those who do not closely follow this connection between the two worlds.
So we listed five female idols that are also successful actresses and maybe you didn’t even know. Check it out!
1. Suzy – Miss A
Acclaimed as the “nation’s girlfriend” in South Korea, Bae Suzy He began his career as a member of the Miss A group in 2010 by JYP Entertainment, but it was in the performance that it became a phenomenon. His debut took place in ‘Dream High’ (2011) and since then has starred in successful dramas like ‘While You Were Sleeping’, ‘Vagabond’, ‘Start-up’ and his last work ‘Doona!’, Launched in 2023 by Netflix.
His talent on the screens has earned him several awards, including the ‘best new actress’ in the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards.
2. Lee Hyeri – Girl’s Day
Member of Girl’s Day, Lee Hyeri He won hearts with his remarkable performance in ‘Reply 1988’, one of Korea’s most iconic dramas. Since then, he has followed papers on ‘Two Cops’ and ‘Miss Lee’, consolidating herself as a popular actress in the country.
The artist’s latest work was on ‘Friendly Rivalry’, a LGBTQIAP+ drama debuted in late February, in which she plays Yoo Je I, one of the most popular girls in an elite college and helps Woo Seoul Gi, a newbie in the city to fit into the new environment. The drama is available on Viki.
3. Kim Sae Jeong – IOI
Kim Sae Jeong It was already known in the K-Pop world for its time in IOI and Gugudan, but his career in acting unlaws once and for all with the success of ‘Surprise Applicant’. In addition, his filmography includes titles such as ‘School 2017’, ‘I Wanna Hear Your Song’ and ‘The Uncanny Counter’.
The actress and singer starred in her most current work at the end of 2024, along with Lee Jong Wonin ‘Brewing Love’, available on Viki. The drama follows “Chae Yong Ju, a former member of the Special Forces, who is now the best seller of a closing-on-edge beverage company. To save her branch, she assumes the mission of selling a new beer created by Yun Min Ju, a sensitive brewing master who lives in the countryside. When her ways intersect, their lives take an unexpected course.” As described in the Sinopsis.
4. Kwon Nara – Hello Venus
Former member of the Hello Venus group, Kwon Nara He stood out in his performance and gained recognition for his roles in dramas such as ‘Doctor Prisoner’, ‘ItaEwon Class’ and ‘Suspicious Partner’.
His last performance so far was in ‘The Midnight Studio’ in 2024, in which the synopsis says that “in a mysterious photographic studio that serves exclusively ghosts, Seo Ki Joo, heir to a family curse, uses a special camera to fulfill the last wishes of the deceased. Fearless newly demise joins him together. They balance justice for alive and dead, alongside the enigmatic assistant manager Go and former police officer Baek Nam Gu, unraveling secrets and bringing peace to those who departed. “
5. Kim Seol Hyun – AOA
Kim Seol Hyunformer member of the female group AOA, gained recognition in both music and acting. His debut as an actress took place in 2012 in the drama ‘My Daughter Seo-Young’, which was a big hit, valued at 9.5 at the Rakuten Viki.
Since then, the artist has participated in several popular productions, including Netflix’s ‘Ugly Alert Strike’, as well as the movies ‘Memoir of A Murderer’ and ‘The Great Battle’. She is also a winner of important awards, such as the “Popular Star” in the 36th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Source: Recreio
