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10 K-pop idols who are also successful

These artistes have not only lit up stages but have also made memorable screen presence

Deea Banerjee (t2 Intern) Published 03.01.23, 12:58 PM
IU (LEE JI EUN)

IU (LEE JI EUN)

IU(LEE JI EUN)

South Korean soloist Lee Ji-eun, popular as IU, is a highly admired and successful pop star who has shattered records with her songs and connected with millions of her fans. IU commenced her acting career in 2011 with a supporting role in Dream High. Her most famous works include hits like Hotel Del Luna, My Mister, and Moon Lovers. She is set to star in the upcoming movie Dream alongside Park Seo-joon.

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BAESUZY

Bae Su-ji, or Bae Suzy, was a member of the girl group Miss A from 2010-2017. In her long-running career, she also succeeded as an actress who starred in some of the most prominent K-Dramas ever produced. She made her acting debut in Dream High in 2011 and starred in shows like Start-Up, Uncontrollably Fond, Vagabond and While You Were Sleeping. She was given the title of ‘The Nation’s First Love’ after her first movie, Architecture 101. Her latest work was in the mini-series Anna.

CHA EUN-WOO(LEE DONG-MIN)

Cha Eun-woo is a singer, actor, and member of the boy band Astro. His filmography is a long list of our belovedK-Dramas like True Beauty, Gangnam Beauty, Rookie Historian and Sweet Revenge. He has recently starred in the movie Decibel alongside Lee Jong-suk and Kim Rae-won.

D.O.(DO KYUNG-SOO)

One of the members of the powerhouse boy band Exo, D.O. or Do Kyung-soo, is also a celebrated actor in the industry. He has starred in shows like 100 Days My Prince and Bad Prosecutor along with movies such as Pure Love, My Annoying Brother, and Room Number 7. He had a supporting role in the popular movie Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days.

JINYOUNG(PARKJIN-YOUNG)

A singer, songwriter, and a member of the boy band Got7 and duo JJ Project, Jinyoung is also famous for his acting accolades. He has starred in some eminent series like He is Psychometric, The Devil Judge and Yumi Cells 2. He also made his film debut in A Stray Goat. Apart from his musical accomplishments, he has made his name in the film scene.

JOY(PARKSOO-YOUNG)

Park Soo-young known by her stage name Joy, is a member of the notably successful girl group Red Velvet. In 2017 she debuted as an actress in the show The Liar and His Lover. She moved on to star in shows like, Tempted, The One and Only and Once Upon a Small Town. Joy was nominated for Best Actress Idol and Best Variety Idol at the 2022 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards.

MINHO(CHOI MIN-HO)

Minho is a rapper, singer and actor from the group Shinee. After his musical debut in 2008, he made his acting debut in 2010 in the drama Pianist. He has starred in a long list of shows like Salamander Guru, To the Beautiful You, Medical Top Team and Hwarang. He was also seen in movies like Canola. Minho is currently starring in the Netflix series The Fabulous.

JISOO(KIM JI-SOO)

Jisoo, the oldest member of the global phenomenon girl group Blackpink, has always shown her inclination and capability as an actor through roles in The Producers and Arthdal Chronicles. Finally, she starred as the lead in Snowdrop alongside Jung Hae-in, which was highly anticipated given her fanbase; it also solidified her stature as an actor. Fans all around cannot wait to see more of actress Jisoo.

ROWOON (KIM SEOK-WOO)

A member of the group SF9, Kim Seok-woo, popularly known as Rowoon, has been successfully starring in hit shows like, Extraordinary You, She Would Never Know, The King’s Affection and Tomorrow. He has successfully made his place in the hearts of millions of fans, both national and international, through the roles he has played as well as his musical endeavours.

CHOI SOO-YOUNG

Choi Soo-young is a member of the girl group that brought K-Pop into the mainstream, Girls Generation. Before she built her musical career, she made her acting debut in 2003 with the movie Silmido. Later on, she starred in shows like So I Married the Anti-fan, If You Wish Upon Me, My Spring Days and Tell Me What You Saw.

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