Lineup of K-Pop Idols Who Became Male Lead Actors in Korean Dramas in the Second Half of This Year

Kapanlagi.com - Many K-Pop idols venture into the acting world and successfully get the male lead roles. Like in several dramas that aired in the second half of 2020, these handsome idols appeared and successfully became the male lead actors. Some of them are even starting their careers as actors, but many of them already have experience in the acting world.

From dramas to web dramas, here are the lineup of K-Pop idols who became male lead actors in dramas in the second half of this year. Who are they? Check it out!

 

 

1. Lee Jinhyuk UP10TION

Lee Jinhyuk UP10TION © Instagram.com/ljh_babysun

After playing as a reporter in the drama FIND ME IN YOUR MEMORY, now Lee Jinhyuk stars in the JTBC sitcom drama DON’T LET GO OF YOUR MIND. Adapted from a popular webtoon that has been ongoing for 10 years, this UP10TION member plays Jung Shin, a handsome student from the Department of Electronic Physics. Besides Jinhyuk, this drama also stars Lee Soomin, Jung Sanghoon, VIINI (Kim Hyunbin), and many more.

2. Jun U-KISS

Jun U-KISS © Twitter.com/LEEJUNGYOUNG_TWT

The owner of the real name Lee Junyoung takes on the lead role in the drama WINGS, FLY UP or also known as NA RAE, KICKING OUT. This drama, which airs on KBS2, tells the story of a former national taekwondo athlete named Sunwoo played by Jun, who is currently in a fallen state and now lives in the countryside. With genres of action, comedy, drama, and sport, this series also stars the beautiful actress Stephanie Lee.

3. Kim Donghan WEi

Kim Donghan WEi © Twitter.com/OUI_ent

Soloist who is also a member of the new boy group, WEi, started his career in the acting world in the tvN D web drama TRAP. Playing as Hyun Woo Jin, Donghan becomes a protagonist who secretly remains loyal to his female friend. This campus romance web drama, which aired on July 15, 2020, also stars Woo Davi, Park Yi Hyun, and Son Hyun Woo.

4. Kim Yohan WEi

Kim Yohan WEi © Instagram.com/y_haa.n

After being reported to star in the drama SCHOOL 2020, Kim Yohan, who has just started his career as an actor, will play a student in the remake drama A LOVE SO BEAUTIFUL. Acting alongside the beautiful actress So Juyeon, Yohan will play the main male character named Cha Heon, a smart and very cold person but actually a good person. This drama is reported to air for 24 episodes with a duration of 20 minutes per episode.

5. Park Jihoon

Park Jihoon © Twitter.com/kakaotvofficial

Park Jihoon becomes the male lead in a drama adapted from the famous webtoon, LOVE REVOLUTION. It tells the story of romance and friendship among high school students. Jihoon will act alongside newcomer actress Lee Ruby and also THE BOYZ member, Kim Younghoon. This web drama premiered on September 1 and can be watched every Thursday on Naver, iQiyi, and YouTube.

6. Ong Seong Wu

Ong Seong Wu © Instagram.com/jtbcdrama

Ong Seong Wu acts alongside Shin Yeeun in the drama MORE THAN FRIENDS which premiered on JTBC on September 25, 2020. It tells the story of two close friends who fall in love but have unrequited feelings for each other for 10 years. Shin Yeeun plays a girl named Kyung Woo Yeon who is a calligraphy artist and has feelings for her friend named Lee Soo played by Ong Seong Wu, a handsome photographer with high self-confidence.

7. Minhyun NU'EST

Minhyun NU'EST © Instagram.com/jtbcdrama

This is his debut in the acting world, Minhyun who starred in the drama titled LIVE ON admitted that he was very nervous during the script reading and his first shooting. He played as Go Eun Taek who is the head of the broadcasting club at Seo Yeon High School. In addition to Minhyun, this short drama will also be starred by Jung Da Bin, Noh Jong Hyun, Yang Hye Ji, former MOMOLAND member Yeonwoo, and Byungchan from VICTON.

8. Cheon Seungho THE MAN BLK

Cheon Seungho THE MAN BLK © Instagram.com/wstory_0501

Cheon Seungho, a member of the group THE MAN BLK, will star in the BL (Boys Love) web drama titled MISTER HEART alongside former PRODUCE X 101 contestant Lee Sejin. This drama is a follow-up project from the first BL series production team in Korea, WHERE YOUR EYES LINGER. The drama MISTER HEART tells the story of love and friendship between a marathon star named Jinwon played by Cheon Seungho and Sangha played by Lee Sejin.

9. Inseong and Hwiyoung SF9

Hwiyoung and Inseong SF9 © Twitter.com/bigpicturemart

Inseong and Hwiyoung are the main actors in the web drama DOK GO BIN IS UPDATING which aired on August 28, 2020 on the YouTube channel Big Picture Mart. This short drama tells a comedy story about the friendship between a student named Ha Deok Ho played by Inseong and a golden-hearted AI robot named Dok Go Bin played by Hwiyoung. Both SF9 members will act alongside the beautiful actress Lee Nuri who plays Jin Yoo Ra.

10. Kim Wooseok UP10TION

Kim Wooseok UP10TION © Instagram.com/playlist_studio

Besides Jinhyuk, member of UP10TION and also a soloist, he also ventured into the acting world. Kim Wooseok made his debut as an actor by taking on the lead role in the drama Playlist Studio titled TWENTY TWENTY. This web drama tells the story of dreams and romance at the age of twenty, as well as sharing the realistic problems they face when they have just become adults. Wooseok plays the role of Lee Hyunjin, a man who grows up feeling lonely because both of his parents are busy with work. He will act alongside Han SungMin who plays Chae DaHee.

1. Wooseok UP10TION

Besides Jinhyuk, member of UP10TION and also a soloist, he also ventured into the acting world. Kim Wooseok made his debut as an actor by taking on the lead role in the drama Playlist Studio titled TWENTY TWENTY. This web drama tells the story of dreams and romance at the age of twenty, as well as sharing the realistic problems they face when they have just become adults. Wooseok plays the role of Lee Hyunjin, a man who grows up feeling lonely because both of his parents are busy with work. He will act alongside Han SungMin who plays Chae DaHee.

11. Cha Eunwoo ASTRO

Cha Eunwoo ASTRO © Instagram.com/eunwo.o_c

Highly anticipated, the drama adaptation of the popular webtoon by Yaongyi titled TRUE BEAUTY or THE SECRET OF ANGEL is played by the handsome idol and actor Cha Eunwoo. This drama is a romantic comedy, telling the story of a girl named Im Jukyung who feels insecure about her appearance and uses makeup to look beautiful in front of people. Besides Cha Eunwoo, this drama also stars Moon Gayoung and Hwang Inyeob.

Those are the K-Pop idols who take on the lead male roles in dramas airing in the second half of 2020. Which ones have you watched and are you most excited about?

Written by: Fitri Mardiana

(kpl/mag)