Top 7 K-Pop Idols Who Made Their K-Drama Career

The K-pop industry has produced some of the best idols of all time. Their incredible vocals, rap, charms, and electrifying performances have captivated fans worldwide. Some of these K-pop idols have also made a prominent mark in the ever-growing K-drama industry. This includes SF9’s ex-member Rowoon, IU, 2PM’s Taecyeon, former Miss A member Bae Suzy, and more.

These artists have captured the hearts of many fans worldwide with their remarkable performances in several popular K-dramas. Moreover, their on-screen presence, versatile acting, and chemistry with their co-stars have established them as notable actors in the Korean entertainment industry. As such, here are some details about the acting careers of seven K-pop idols.

Rowoon

Kim Seok-Woo, aka Rowoon, is a former member of the Korean boy group SF9. He is known for his amazing vocals and visuals and made his K-drama debut with the supporting role of Kang Hyun-Il, aka Issue, in the KBS K-drama School 2017. However, after landing the male lead character Ha-Ru in the 2019 fantasy-romance MBC drama Extraordinary You, the artist made his acting career breakthrough.

Apart from these Korean series, Rowoon has also been a pivotal part of several other well-known K-dramas. These include Destined With You, She Would Never Know, The Matchmakers, Tomorrow, and several others.

IU

Lee Ji-Eun, popularly known as IU, is currently among the most beloved K-pop idols. She has a vast singing career that spans from 2008 to the present. The singer-songwriter has also made a prominent name in the K-drama industry since debuting as Kim Pil-Suk in the 2011 hit K-drama Dream High. Moreover, she has gained critical acclamation for her outstanding acting in You Are the Best! and My Mister.

Besides these dramas, IU has also acted in several other popular K-drama series, such as Hotel del Luna, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, The Producers, Bel Ami, and more.

Taecyeon

Another highly popular K-pop idol who has garnered immense recognition in the K-drama industry is Ok Taec-Yeon, or Taecyeon. He is the rapper of the boy group 2PM and debuted as an actor in 2010 with the role of Han Jung-Woo in the Korean series Cinderella’s Stepsister. One of his most acclaimed roles is Jang Jun-Woo, aka Jang Han-Seok, in the hit 2021 K-drama Vincenzo.

In his impressive acting career, Taecyeon has been a significant part of several other notable drama series. This includes Secret Royal Inspector & Joy, Save Me, Blind, The Game: Towards Zero, and several others.

Junho

Lee Jun-Ho (Junho) is another member of 2PM who stepped into the acting world. He has made a lasting impression on fans with his outstanding acting skills. The beloved K-pop idol made his debut in the Korean drama industry with the character Jung Jin in the 20216 drama Memory. He is best known for his roles as Yi San, aka King Jeongjo, in The Red Sleeve and Gu Won in King the Land.

Apart from these dramas, Junho has also acted in several other well-known series, including Uncontrollably Fond, Rain or Shine, Good Manager, Confession.

Bae Suzy

Bae Suzy is one of the most popular actresses in the K-drama world. She is a former member of the K-pop girl group Miss A. She made her breakthrough debut as Go Hye-Mi in the 2011 popular K-drama Dream High. The idol received much praise for her incredible acting in 2016’s Uncontrollably Fond, where she played Noh-Eul, the female lead.

Additionally, Bae Suzy is well-known for her roles in hit K-dramas such as Start-Up and Netflix’s Doona! She has also starred in several other noteworthy dramas, including Vagabond, Anna, and While You Were Sleeping.

Yoona

Girls’ Generation’s Im Yoon-Ah, best known as Yoona, is another K-pop idol who made a mark in the K-drama industry. Yoona stepped into the Korean drama industry with the role of Shin Joo-Young in the 2007 television series Two Outs in the Ninth Inning. She gained much popularity after playing the female lead character Go An-Na in the hit drama The K2. The artist is also well-known for her role as Chun Sa-Rang in King the Land, which she portrayed opposite 2PM’s Junho.

Yoona has also acted in other popular K-dramas, including Big Mouth, Hush, The King in Love, Prime Minister & I, Love Rain, You Are My Destiny, and many more.

Cha Eun-Woo

Cha Eun-Woo is one of the most beloved K-pop idols who has been prominent in several hit K-dramas. A member of the K-pop boy group ASTRO, he debuted as an actor in the Korean drama industry in 2017 with the character MJ in Hit the Top. One of his most popular roles is Lee Su-Ho in True Beauty.

Besides these dramas, Cha Eun-Woo has also acted in other well-known Korean series, including Wonderful World, Gangnam Beauty, and A Good Day to Be a Dog.

Some other noteworthy K-pop idols who stepped into the K-drama industry include BTS’ V, EXO’s D.O., BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, and more.

Nikita Nath

Nikita is a K-Drama News Writer. She loves to explore different genres of Korean dramas, from evergreen classics like Goblin, Descendants of the Sun, Reply 1988, Coffee Prince to the freshly launched thrillers and rom-coms like The Uncanny Counter, Flower of Evil, True Beauty, Twenty Five Twenty One and many more.

She is also a K-Pop enthusiast and all things BTS!