Kapanlagi.com - It's not easy to pursue a career as a K-Pop idol. They have to go through a tough struggle, even since their trainee days. Just being able to debut is considered lucky, as there are many who spend years as trainees without a clear debut opportunity.
However, the challenges in their careers are still long, as after their debut, K-Pop idols have to compete with each other in the tough Korean entertainment industry. For those who can capture public attention, success will come easier. If not, they might end up disbanding.
The peak of success for a K-Pop idol is not limited to the music industry. Thanks to the various skills they develop during their trainee days, K-Pop idols can also pursue careers as artists and advertisement models.
Interestingly, there are three K-Pop idols who are mentioned by Korean netizens as successful in their careers and have become actresses and legendary advertisement models. Who are they?
1. Suzy Miss A
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No one can deny Suzy's beauty. Since her debut with Miss A, she has been able to captivate the public's attention, even becoming their fan. Suzy, who initially debuted under JYP Entertainment, decided to leave the agency that made her name in 2019.
For the next few years, Suzy focused on building her career in the acting world. Surprisingly, her career as an actress skyrocketed. Several dramas she starred in became a hit, including her latest one, Start-Up.
Impressively, Suzy also succeeded in developing her career in the commercial modeling industry. She has starred in various commercials for well-known brands. She has been featured in commercials for makeup, food, and beverages.
Not to mention the continuous flow of endorsement products until now. It's no wonder Suzy is often called the queen of advertisements in South Korea.
2. Yoona Girls Generation
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Next, there is Yoona Girls Generation who not only successfully pursued a career as a K-Pop idol, but is also known to have starred in many popular dramas. Her singing and acting talents have become even more perfect thanks to her beautiful appearance.
Not only that, Yoona's beauty is often considered the standard of beauty in Korea, because it is unparalleled. In addition, Yoona also has a warm and caring personality, so it's no wonder that she has become a social butterfly among celebrities and businessmen.
What's interesting is that the longer she pursues her career, the more successful Yoona becomes in starring in numerous commercials. It feels countless, how many famous brands have ever appointed her as a brand ambassador. Yoona has even been dubbed as the icon of commercial models in South Korea.
3. IU
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Last but not least, there is IU who is also included in this list. Until now, IU is still active as a successful solo career K-Pop idol. She is very productive in creating her own songs. What's cool is that IU is also known as a hit-maker because her songs always dominate the music charts in Korea.
Nevertheless, IU is also active in starring in a number of dramas. Her position even entered the A-class actress in Korea, because almost every drama she played in always became a hit.
Another advantage of IU is that she has a naturally beautiful face. With an interesting and sociable personality, IU successfully attracts many brands, to the point where she is flooded with jobs as an endorser and brand ambassador. Thanks to her popularity, IU is dubbed as the Nation's Little Sister in Korea.
With a wealth of talent and a list of successes in various fields, it is not excessive for Korean netizens to give these three K-Pop idols the title of legends. Moreover, not all K-Pop idols are able to achieve success and popularity like the three of them. What do you think, KLovers?
(kly/tmi)
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