8 Male K-Pop Idols Who Successfully Became Famous Actors and Their List of Dramas and Films, Including D.O. EXO - Cha Eunwoo Astro

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin Malihah 

As known, K-Pop has become an industry that is highly favored by netizens. There are already many boy groups and girl groups that are famous worldwide. However, it is not uncommon for idols who are already famous as K-Pop idols to try starting a career as an actor. Here is a list of K-Pop idols who have also succeeded as Korean actors, including D.O. EXO and Cha Eunwoo ASTRO. 

1. LEE JUNHO 2PM

(Junho 2PM credit: instagram.com/le2jh)

One of the members of the Boy Group 2PM, Lee Jun-ho. He made his debut as an idol with 2PM in 2008. Successfully becoming a member of 2PM, Junho tried to enter the acting world in 2013 with his first film 'COLD EYES'. Junho became more well-known after starring in the drama 'GOOD MANAGER' in 2017. Thanks to this drama, he received many awards.

 Junho has also starred in a series of popular dramas and films, such as 'MEMORY' (2016), 'RAIN OR SHINE' (2017-2018), 'WORK OF LOVE' (2018), and his latest drama 'KING THE LAND'. As for the film titles he has starred in, they are 'MEMORIES OF THE SWORD' (2015), 'TWENTY' (2015), and 'HOMME FATALE' (2019). 

2. D.O. EXO

(D.O. EXO credit: instagram.com/weareone.exo)

One of the main vocalists of the Boy Group EXO, D.O. apparently tries his hand at another form of entertainment, such as acting. D.O. is known to have made his debut as an actor in 2014 with the film 'CART' and the drama 'IT'S OKAY, THAT'S LOVE'. Through his debut drama, D.O. successfully received the 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival award.

Afterwards, D.O. successfully starred in other popular dramas, such as '100 DAYS MY PRINCE' (2018), 'BE POSITIVE' (2015), and 'BAD PROSECUTOR' (2022). Not only successful as an actor for dramas, D.O. also successfully starred in films, such as 'MY ANNOYING BROTHER' (2016), 'ROOM NO.7' (2017), 'ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLDS' (2017), and 'UNDERDOG' (2019). These various roles have made D.O. known as one of the successful actors in Korea. In the latest news, D.O. will make a comeback as an actor with his latest drama 'THE MOON', which will air on August 2, 2023.

3. CHA EUNWOO ASTRO

(Cha Eunwoo Astro credit: instagram.com/eunwoo.o_c)

Handsome and talented, one of the members of the boy group Astro, Cha Eunwoo is also known as an actor who frequently appears in various Korean dramas. His name became known to Korean drama fans after starring in the drama 'MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY' (2018) and playing the role of Do Kyung Seok. Cha Eunwoo made his acting debut in 2015 in the film 'MY BRILLIANT LIFE'.

After succeeding with his first film debut, Cha Eunwoo starred in many other popular Korean dramas, such as 'HIT THE TOP' (2017), 'ROOKIE HISTORIAN GOO HAE-RYUNG' (2019), 'TRUE BEAUTY' (2020-2021), and 'SWEET REVENGE' (2017). This actor, born in 1997, has also appeared in films such as 'DECIBEL' (2022). Chan Eunwoo returns with his latest drama titled 'A GOOD DAY TO BE A DOG', which will air on October 11th.

4. SIWON SUPER JUNIOR

(Siwon Super Junior credit: instagram.com/superjunior)

Siwon is one of the members of the second generation Boy Group, Super Junior. Siwon is one of the K-Pop idols who is well-known by K-Pop fans. However, not only successful as an idol, Siwon is also successful in trying the acting world. Siwon made his debut as an actor in 2010 in the drama 'OH! MY LADY'. Through his debut drama, he successfully won the Best New Actor award at the 2010 SBS Drama Award.

Furthermore, Siwon successfully starred in a series of popular Korean dramas, such as 'POSEIDON' (2011), 'SHE WAS PRETTY' (2015), 'REVOLUTINARY LOVE' (2017), and 'MY FELLOW CITIZENS' (2019). Not only in Korea, Siwon has also starred in films in China, such as 'A BATTLE OF WITS' (2006) and 'DRAGON BLADE' (2015). Siwon stars in his latest rom-com genre drama in 2022 titled 'LOVE IS FOR SUCKERS' as Park Jae Hoon.

5. JINYOUNG GOT7

(Jinyoung Got7 credit: instagram.com/jinyoung_0922jy)

One of the members of the Boy Group Got7, Jinyoung has successfully become a K-Pop idol with his group. He debuted with Got7 in 2014 under the management of JYP Entertainment. However, before debuting as an idol, Jinyoung had already made his acting debut in 2012 in a drama titled 'DREAM HIGH 2'. And after his idol debut, Jinyoung also continued his acting career.

Jinyoung has become a Korean actor who has starred in a series of popular Korean dramas, such as 'MELTING ME SOFTLY' (2019), 'WHEN MY LOVE BLOSSOM' (2020), 'YUMI'S CELLS 1&2' (2021-2022), and 'HE IS PSYCHOMETRIC' (2019). Not only dramas, but Jinyoung has also starred in a number of films, such as 'ASTRAY GOAT' (2017), 'YAKSHA: RUTHLESS OPERATIONS' (2022), and 'CHRISTMAS CAROL' (2022). The latest news from this actor, born in 1994, is that he will star in his latest drama titled 'THE WITCH'.

6. ROWOON SF9

(Rowoon SF9 credit: instagram.com/ewsbdi)

The actor who played Ha Ru in the drama 'EXTRAORDINARY YOU' is a member of the Boy Group SF9, namely Rowoon. Before starting his career as an actor, Rowoon was known to be active as a member of the SF9 group. He began his acting career in 2017 in the drama 'SCHOOL 2017'.

After that, he started starring in famous Korean dramas, such as 'ABOUT TIME' (2018), 'WHERE STARS LAND' (2018), 'FIND ME IN YOUR MEMORY' (2020), and 'TOMORROW' (2022). Rowoon is known to have successfully starred in his latest drama titled 'DESTINED WITH YOU', which aired in August 2023. In addition, after debuting with SF9 for 7 years, on September 18, 2023, FNC Entertainment announced that Rowoon is no longer a member of the Boy Group SF9.

7. Park Hyung Sik ZE:A

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One of the second generation idols, namely Park Hyung Sik is one of the members of the popular Boy Group ZE:A. However, not only active as an idol, Park Hyung Sik is also known as one of the popular actors in Korea. He successfully played the lead role of Ahn Min Hyuk in the popular drama of 2017 'STRONG GIRL BONG SOON'.

Not only that, he has also starred in a series of popular dramas and films, such as 'WHAT'S WITH THIS FAMILY' (2014), 'HWARANG: THE POET WARRIOR YOUTH' (2016-2017), 'SUITS' (2018), and 'HAPPINESS' (2021). Some film titles he has starred in include 'RONIN POP' (2011), 'TWO LIGHTS: RELUMINO' (2017), and 'JUROR 8' (2019). Park Hyung Sik has starred in his latest drama titled 'OUR BLOOMING YOUTH' which aired on February 6, 2023.

8. TAECYEON 2PM

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Same as his fellow group members in 2PM, Taecyeon also ventured into the acting world after achieving success as a singer with the Boy Group 2PM. Taecyeon made his debut as an actor in 2010 with the drama 'CINDERELLA'S STEPSISTER' and played the role of Jung Woo.

After that, Taecyeon starred in a series of popular dramas and films, such as 'DREAM HIGH' (2011), 'WHO ARE YOU?' (2013), 'WONDERFUL DAYS' (2014), 'THE GAME: TOWARDS ZERO' (2020), and 'VICENZO' (2021). He has also appeared in several films, including 'MARRIAGE BLUE' (2013), 'HOUSE OF THE DISAPPEARED' (2017), and 'HANSAN: RISING DRAGON' (2022). In 2023, Taecyeon recently starred in his latest drama 'HEARTBEAT,' which aired in August 2023.

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