8 K-Pop Groups that Have Their Own K-Drama, Web Drama, and Film, Including BTS and TREASURE

Kapanlagi.com - It's no wonder that many K-pop idols also pursue acting careers to star in Korean dramas as their side job as artists. This includes starring in their own series dramas, web dramas, or films that are directly starred by the members of the group themselves.

The purpose of creating these dramas is to showcase the acting skills of each member, as well as to fulfill fans' fantasies with romance and friendship-oriented storylines. Curious about which K-pop groups have their own K-dramas, web dramas, or films? Let's directly check the list here!

1. BTS

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Who would have thought that the popular idol group BTS, who now dominates the world of K-pop, once acted in a web drama? In 2016, BTS successfully released their own web drama, which aired on KOCOWA episode 8.

Titled What if There Was an Eye Candy BTS High School?!, each BTS member had to portray a character assigned to them. This web drama is a romantic comedy genre and tells the story of a female protagonist with the audience's point of view as a transfer student in BTS High School.

The BTS members will disguise themselves as class president, school nurse, English teacher, and other roles. In addition, the viewers will feel their hearts pounding when they see the sweet gestures of the members towards the main character.

2. Stray Kids

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Who would have thought that a few months after Stray Kids debuted, fans would be treated to an original K-drama by Stray Kids titled What If You Are a JYP Entertainment's Trainee?. In 2016, 5 months after Stray Kids officially debuted, this K-drama was released on the official YouTube account of Dingo and was performed by all Stray Kids members.

This 10-minute short film tells the story of a new female trainee in JYP Entertainment. This drama invites viewers to experience what it's like to be a trainee in a big agency through the character of a female protagonist named Kim Dingo, who accidentally meets the Stray Kids members. The hilarious comedy and sweet actions performed by the members will melt the hearts of the viewers!

3. EXO

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EXO also had their own drama series. Consisting of 16 episodes, unfortunately, not all EXO members starred in this drama, only 4 members were able to take on roles in this drama. Those members are Chanyeol, Baekhyun, D.O, and Sehun.

They portrayed themselves as K-pop idols and became the new neighbors of the female lead character named Moon Ga Young, who also hired them to take care of household affairs.

Eventually, a love triangle begins between Moon Ga Young and the other two members. Not only that, it is also revealed that the main character has a childhood friendship with Chanyeol. So, who are the two people competing for this woman?

4. TREASURE

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A year after the debut of YG Entertainment's flagship group, TREASURE successfully starred in their own web drama titled Mysterious Class in 2021. This drama can be watched for free on TREASURE's official YouTube account with a total of 8 episodes.

Despite still being rookies, they showcased their acting skills in this web drama, satisfying viewers and fans with the storyline and acting. Meanwhile, the plot used in this web drama is different from most web dramas made by other K-pop groups.

This thriller genre drama performed by TREASURE tells the story of the members trying to solve the mystery of the alleged ghost in their class. This is because they counted the number of children in their class exceeding the expected amount. So, how will this terrifying terror end?

5. GOT7

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The next web drama comes from former JYP Entertainment boy group, GOT7. The drama titled Dream Knight has attracted public attention because it is considered to have an interesting plot and satisfying acting performances from the members.

This drama has a total of 12 episodes and tells the story of a girl who heals her suffering in life with the presence of seven handsome men played by the members.

One day, the girl meets the knights played by the members and accidentally falls in love with one of the knights. Covering themes of romance, friendship, pain, and dreams, what is the ending of this woman's story?

6. Super Junior

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Super Junior has been widely known by K-pop fans as one of the most silly and funny groups. The members confirmed this fact through their acting in their web drama titled Attack on the Pin-up Boys which was successfully released in 2007.

With a duration of 81 minutes, this mystery genre drama tells the story of an investigation into the case of attacks on 3 male victims using dirt at night. The investigation is carried out by a high school student named Ki Bum. So who is actually behind this mischief?

7. ASTRO

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The group consisting of Cha Eunwoo and others apparently has their own web drama. Released in 2015, this drama presents a story about the members portraying themselves as the group ASTRO.

When their career is at its peak, the ASTRO members suddenly go back to the past, precisely one day before they make their official debut. After years of experience, how do the ASTRO members feel when they perform as if it's their debut stage for the first time? And what about all the achievements they have accomplished so far?

Various problems and obstacles continue to hit the members, will they be able to resolve everything smoothly and on time before their debut?

8. ONF

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Another idol who successfully stars in their own drama is ONF. It tells the story of five men who live together and are portrayed by the members of ONF.

Portrayed directly by the members, this story depicts five men who live together under one roof. However, one day, a new resident who is a woman joins and lives in the same house.

Awkwardness ensues throughout the house and causes the men to adapt to this sudden new situation. Eventually, the relationships between each of the five men and the woman start to develop, whether it's through arguments or romances that will make the audience feel nervous.

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