Known Multitalented, These 5 Idols Are More Successful After Solo Careers

Kapanlagi.com - K-Pop groups disbanding or one of their members leaving is not necessarily a bad thing. This is because they might choose to pursue solo careers. In fact, the following idols are considered more successful and famous than their previous groups. Is your favorite idol among them?

1. Kang Daniel

Kang Daniel (credit: KONNECT Entertainment)

Who doesn't know Kang Daniel? The center of Wanna One is known for his captivating charisma. His solo career has been successful with songs like 'WHAT ARE YOU UP TO' and 'TOUCHIN'. He even writes all of his songs himself.

Not only being an idol, he also became the CEO of his own agency, KONNECT Entertainment. He has also appeared in commercials and collaborated with brands like Puma and Kakao Friends. He even ranked third in brand reputation.

In June 2019, he was officially appointed as the PR ambassador for the city of Busan. His brilliant career is undoubtedly the result of his hard work during 2 years and 1 month of training at MMO agency.

2. Chung Ha

Chung Ha (credit: NAVER x Dispatch)

Chung Ha is one of the idols who used to live in Dallas, Texas. One of her achievements is ranking 4th in PRODUCE 101 SEASON 1. After I.O.I disbanded, she pursued a solo career and released the successful song 'WHY DON'T YOU KNOW'.

Due to her excellent dancing and singing skills, she also joined a group for the SM Station x 0 project with Seulgi from Red Velvet, Soyeon from (G)I-dle, and Sin B from GFriend. Not only with female idols, but her unique voice has also caught the attention for collaborations with male artists such as Rich Brian, Kim Samuel, Yesung from Super Junior, and Ravvi from VIXX.

This talented idol also has a reality show called 'CHUNG HA'S FREE MONTH'. This program showcases Chung Ha's daily life.

3. Zico

Zico (credit: NAVER x Dispatch)

Deciding to leave Block B didn't make Zico stop working. Currently, he is known as a rapper, record producer, and songwriter. Former girlfriend of Seolhyun AOA also succeeded in making hit songs for himself and groups like WANNA ONE, Super Junior, and so on.

His most famous solo song is 'I AM YOU, YOU ARE ME' and 'SHE'S A BABY'. He has also been a judge for the famous rapper program, SHOW ME THE MONEY.

4. Bae Suzy

Bae Suzy (credit: Carin)

Being known as the most wanted woman to date in South Korea, Suzy has become more well-known by many people. Previously, she was a member of the girl group Miss A as the visual and maknae. Suzy is the golden child and main asset of JYP Entertainment.

After deciding to pursue a solo career, she focused on becoming a drama actress. The first drama that made her soar as an actress was DREAM HIGH. From there, her talent as an actress has continued to rise until now. Let's not forget her golden voice with songs like 'DREAM' and 'HOLIDAY' that successfully melt the hearts of fans.

5. Kim Taeyeon

Kim Taeyeon (credit: SM Entertainment)

Lastly, there is Taeyeon who is equally talented. She is the leader and vocalist of Girls Generation. Because of her talent, she often sings OSTs for several dramas such as 'CLOSER', 'AND ONE', and 'ALL ABOUT YOU'.

Even though Girls' Generation is no longer together, her career in SM Entertainment is even more successful. Up until now, Taeyeon is still busy with various projects such as being a brand ambassador, having solo concerts, and frequently winning awards.

(kpl/lmp)