7 Korean Artists Who Successfully Entered Hollywood Screens in 2022, Including Jennie BLACKPINK and Park Seo Joon!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Divasya Permata Vindra

The South Korean entertainment industry is undoubtedly known for its quality and popularity on a global scale. This is not only limited to the realm of K-pop, but also its K-dramas.

There are many K-drama fans spread across the world because of the interesting plots combined with the exceptional acting of the actors and actresses starring in these dramas.

Because of that, many Korean actors and actresses have been invited to step into the world of Western Hollywood filmmaking. Among these artists, there are even Jennie BLACKPINK and Park Seo Joon who have successfully made their presence known in Hollywood acting.

Curious about who else has made appearances on Hollywood screens besides them? Let's check the list directly here!

1. Jennie BLACKPINK

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Original HBO series The Idol successfully cast Jennie BLACKPINK to play a role in the film. Jennie herself became the second member after Jisoo to venture into the acting world, in addition to her first debut as an international actress.

Not only Jennie, but several other famous international musicians such as The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp also appeared in this drama. Although the comments on this film are not very good, Jennie's acting satisfies her fans.

2. Park Seo Joon

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One of the most famous actors in South Korea, Park Seo Joon has also starred in a Hollywood film. Moreover, the film is a part of the famous Marvel Cinematic Universe known for its superhero stories. The film is a sequel to Captain Marvel, The Marvels, and will star other famous actors such as Brie Larson and Zawe Ashton.

3. Jung Ho Yeon

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An actress known for being good friends with Jennie BLACKPINK will also star in an upcoming A24 film called The Governesses. She gained global fame after the success of the series Squid Game, which led to Jung Ho Yeon being offered many brand ambassador roles as a model. This includes acting offers for both national and international films.

4. Ma Dong Seok

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Ma Dong Seok, a famous actor who starred in the highly acclaimed film Train to Busan, actually has American citizenship and lives in Ohio. Nevertheless, Ma Dong Seok focuses on developing his acting talent in South Korea.

Eventually, Ma Dong Seok returned to America and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring in the recently popular film Eternals as Gilgamesh.

5. Cha Eunwoo

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Handsome K-pop idol who also doubles as an actor was actually offered a role in a Western film industry, you know. Specifically, in 2022, Eunwoo was offered to star in the film K-pop: Lost in America. According to Deadline, it was reported that American actors Rebel Wilson and Charles Wilson will also be in the film.

However, there is no further confirmation from the actor and agency regarding this contract. Hopefully, Eunwoo can quickly debut on the Hollywood screen!

6. Lee Byung Hun

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This South Korean actor's language skills deserve applause! Not only is he fluent in Korean and English, but he also knows French! Thanks to his top-tier acting skills and his flexibility in languages, Lee Byung Hun is able to take on roles in Hollywood films such as Terminator Genisys and Keys to the Heart.

7. Yoo Teo

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Next is actor Yoo Teo who has also successfully penetrated Hollywood films. Taking on a role in the A24 film titled Past Lives, this marks the actor's debut on the Hollywood screen alongside Greta Lee.

Prior to this, Yoo Teo has taken on many global roles in Russian, Vietnamese, and even Thai films.

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