Multitalented! Here are 5 Korean Idols Who Have Also Succeeded as Actors

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Famous Korean idols have visual and singing and dancing talent. Apparently, some of these idols also have exceptional acting talent. Some of them have started starring in films and dramas of various genres.

No wonder we see many idols starting to star in dramas or films. This is because the Korean entertainment world is increasingly known worldwide. Idols also have to be skillful in seizing opportunities.

The acting talent given by these idols is also not to be taken lightly. They act like professional actors. This is because they must have been trained by their respective agencies to give their best to their fans. Here are 5 Korean idols who have succeeded in the acting world.

1. Do Kyung Soo

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Do Kyung Soo, or better known by his stage name D.O., is one of the members of the boy group EXO. D.O. made his debut as an idol in 2012. Successful as a singer, D.O. also started venturing into the acting world in 2014.

At the beginning of his acting career, D.O. starred in his first film titled 'Cart'. D.O. also participated in the film's soundtrack. Since then, D.O. has starred in other films and dramas. One successful drama he starred in is '100 Days My Prince'.

2. Rowoon

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Rowoon started his career as an idol and is one of the members of the boy group SF9 under FNC Entertainment. He captivates fans with his proportional height and outstanding visual.

Rowoon first starred in a drama as a supporting actor in 2017, titled 'School 2017'. He then achieved success as a lead actor in the drama 'Extraordinary You' with his exceptional acting talent. From his participation in the drama, Rowoon received the 'Best New Actor' award at one of the award shows in 2019.

3. Park Jin young

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This singer, born in 1994, also has many talents. Jin young, who is the main vocal in his group, GOT7, apparently has acting talent that is no less impressive than other actors.

His first acting role was as a supporting actor in the drama 'This is My Love' in 2015. Then in 2019, he started starring in a drama titled 'He is Phsycometric' as the main character. The latest drama that Jin young has starred in is 'The Devil Judge' alongside actor Ji sung.

Jin young is now more focused on his acting career after ending his contract with JYP Entertainment and signing a contract with the actor agency 'BH Entertainment'. But don't worry, Jin young is still active in the music industry. He has just released his first solo single titled 'DIVE'.

4. Junho

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Korean singer Lee Junho, whose full name is Lee Junho, is one of the members of the legendary boy group 2PM, which debuted in 2008 and is still active today. If you count, he has been in the Korean entertainment industry for 14 years. Junho started his career as an actor, starring in a film called Cold Eyes in 2013. The latest drama he starred in and has been successful is The Red Sleeve. For those of you who are interested in watching dramas and films starring Junho, you can watch Good Manager, Rain or Shine, and Wook of Love.

5. Cha Eun Woo

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The name Cha Eunwoo is not unfamiliar to our ears. He is known by many people, both KPopers and non-KPopers. His charming appearance makes him easily remembered by fans. Not only does he have a charming face, but he also has a lot of talent. As we know, Eunwoo is a member of the boy group ASTRO and of course, he has singing and dancing talents. Not only that, he even started pursuing acting before his debut with ASTRO. The first film he starred in as a supporting actor was My Brilliant Life in 2014. Not only films, he is also active in several projects, dramas, and modeling. One of the dramas famous for his acting is True Beauty.

(kpl/mag)