Beautiful and Talented, Here are 8 Female K-Pop Idols Who Successfully Became Famous Actresses and Their List of Drama Films!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin

At present, the entertainment industry in Korea, especially the acting world, is well-known in various countries. The Korean entertainment industry has successfully produced dramas and films of exceptional quality. However, not only the good production quality, but the Korean entertainment industry also has actors and actresses with acting skills that should not be underestimated. There are famous Korean actors and actresses who are said to have excellent acting skills. The Korean film industry's success has attracted the attention of several K-Pop idols who are trying to start a career as actors or actresses. Here are 8 female K-Pop idols who have successfully become famous Korean actresses, with a list of dramas and films they have starred in, including Yoona SNSD and Jisoo BLACKPINK!

1. SUZY MISS A

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One of the visual idols of K-Pop gen 2, namely Suzy Miss A, has managed to attract the attention of K-Pop fans with her beauty. Suzy became known when she debuted as a member of the Girl Group Miss A in 2010. Not only focusing on the music world, Suzy also started her acting career in 2011. Suzy made her acting debut by starring in the drama DREAM HIGH in 2011. After no longer being an idol, Suzy further deepened her acting career by starring in a series of popular Korean dramas and films.

The series of Korean dramas and films starred by this beautiful actress, such as UNCONTROLLABLY FOND (2016), WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (2017), VAGABOND (2019), START UP (2020) to ANNA (2022). As for the films starring this actress born in 1994, they are ARCHITECTURE 101 (2012), THE SOUND OF A FLOWER (2015), ASHFALL (2019), and WONDERLAND (2021). In 2023, Suzy is back with her latest drama titled DOONA! which will air on October 20, 2023. Stay tuned for Suzy's newest drama!

2. YOONA SNSD

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One of the popular second-generation Girl Group members, Yoona SNSD, has produced many works with her group. Yoona made her debut as a K-Pop idol in August 2007 and joined the girl group SNSD. In the same year, Yoona also made her acting debut in the drama 9 ENDS, 2 OUT as Shin Joo Young. Until now, Yoona is still active with her two careers as an idol and an actress.

Yoona is among the Korean actresses who have starred in many popular Korean dramas and films. The Korean dramas that Yoona has starred in include YOU ARE MY DESTINY (2009), CINDERELLA MAN (2009), LOVE RAIN (2012), PRIME MINISTER & I (2013-2014), THE K2 (2016), and BIG MOUTH (2022). As for the films she has starred in, they are EXIT (2019), MIRACLE: LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT (2021), and CONFIDENTIAL ASSIGNMENT 2: INTERNATIONAL (2022). Once again, Yoona has demonstrated her excellent acting skills in her latest drama KING THE LAND, making the audience emotional with the chemistry she has built with her co-star Junho from 2PM.

3. IU

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One of the highly popular female soloists in Korea, IU has proven her existence as a Korean female soloist. IU has produced works with her songs that have successfully topped the charts on the music platforms MelOn and Spotify. However, not only succeeding as an idol, IU has also achieved success as a Korean actress. It is known that IU debuted as an actress in 2010, starring in the drama DREAM HIGH. Not only that, IU also contributed to the drama's soundtrack with the song Someday.

After successfully starting her acting career with her first drama, IU continued her acting career by starring in a series of popular Korean dramas and films, such as YOU ARE THE BEST (2013), THE PRODUCERS (2015), MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO (2016), and HOTEL DEL LUNA (2019). And the list of films IU has starred in includes SHADES OF THE HEART (2021), DREAM (2021), and BROKER (2022). Through successful dramas and films she has starred in, IU has received numerous awards, such as Best New Actress in 2013.

4. NANA AFTER SCHOOL

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Next is the second generation visual, Nana After School, who has also become a famous Korean actress. However, before achieving success as an actress, Nana was known as one of the members of the second generation Girl Group After School. She debuted as a member of After School in 2009 with the song 'Because of You'. And after debuting as a K-Pop idol, Nana started her acting career in 2014 by starring in the drama FASHION KING.

Proving her skills, Nana began to focus on acting by starring in a series of Korean dramas and films, such as THE GOOD WIFE (2016), KILL IT (2019), MEMORIALS (2020), OH! MASTER (2021), LOVE IN CONTRACT (2022), and GLITCH (2022). Not only dramas, but Nana also starred in several films, namely THE SWINDLERS (2017) and  CONFESSION (2022). In 2023, Nana will star in her latest drama titled MASK GIRL.

5. SOOYOUNG SNSD

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Yoona's groupmate, Sooyoung SNSD, also began her acting career as an actress. This woman, born in 1990, made her debut as a K-Pop idol in 2007 with the group SNSD alongside Yoona. After becoming an idol, Sooyoung also tried her hand at acting, making her debut through the drama UNSTOPPABLE MARRIED in 2007.

Sooyoung is seen seriously pursuing her acting career by starring in various Korean dramas and films, such as HELLO SCHOOLGIRL (2008), OH MY LADY! (2010), THE THIRD HOSPITAL (2012), SQUAD 38 (2016), RUN ON (2020), and IF YOU WISH UPON ME (2022). Sooyoung has also starred in several films, such as MEMORIES OF A DEAD-END (2019), MISS & MRS COPS (2019), and NEW YEAR BLUES (2021). In 2023, Sooyoung starred in her latest drama STRANGERS, which was released on July 17, 2023.

6. JISOO BLACKPINK

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One of the most popular members of the third generation Girl Group, Jisoo BLACKPINK, has also become a famous Korean actress. In 2016, Jisoo made her debut as a K-Pop idol by joining the Girl Group BLACKPINK. Along with her group, Jisoo achieved various successes with their popular songs. After achieving success as an idol, Jisoo has just started her acting debut.

Jisoo made her acting debut through the drama SNOWDROP in 2021. She successfully became the lead actress for her first drama. Although she is just starting her acting career, Jisoo has proven her exceptional acting skills. It is reported that Jisoo will also make her film acting debut by starring in the film DR. CHEON AND LOST TALISMAN, which will be released on September 27, 2023.

7. SEJEONG GUGUDAN

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Starting her debut as an idol in 2016, Sejeong became known after joining the Girl Group Gugudan. This group, produced by Jellyfish Entertainment, attracted K-Pop fans' attention by releasing iconic songs, such as Wonderland. One year after debuting as an idol, Sejeong also started her acting career through the drama SCHOOL 2017 as Ra Eun Ho.

Sejeong proved her acting skills by starring in various popular Korean dramas, such as I WANNA HEAR YOUR SONG (2019), THE UNCANNY COUNTER (2020), BUSINESS PROPOSAL (2022), and TODAY'S WEBTOON (2022). And for 2023, Sejeong returned to star in the sequel drama THE UNCANNY COUNTER SEASON 2 which was released on July 29, 2023.

8. BONA WJSN

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One of the members of the Girl Group WJSN, namely Bona, is the next in line of the third generation female K-Pop idols who started her career as an actress. It is known that Bona made her debut as a K-Pop idol with her group WJSN in 2016. A year later, Bona began her acting career by starring in the drama HIT THE TOP in 2017..

Bona focuses on her acting career by starring in a series of Korean drama titles, such as GIRLS' GENERATION 1979 (2017), YOUR HOUSE HELPER (2018), HOMEMADE LOVE STORY (2020), TWENTY FIVE TWENTY ONE (2022), and JOSEON ATTORNEY (2023). Successfully playing various drama roles, Bona won the Best New Actress award at the 2020 KBS Drama Awards.

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