Nostalgia Debut Acting of Korean Idols: Yoona - Yook Sung Jae, Anyone Remember Their First Drama?

Kapanlagi.com - Not only having attractive visuals, Korean idols are also proven to be multi-talented. They can not only entertain you with their singing and dancing skills that become cool stage performances, but they also have many hidden talents that make their charm never-ending. Henry, for example, is known for being skilled in playing various musical instruments such as violin, piano, drums, and guitar. BTS members like RM, J-Hope, and Suga are also great at making songs.

There are also many idols who have impressive acting abilities. Yoona, Kwon Nara, and Kim Myung Soo alias L often receive praise for their acting in dramas. Now achieving extraordinary popularity, it turns out they have gone through a long journey. Let's reminisce the debut acting of these favorite idols, does anyone still remember their first drama?

1. Yoona

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Known as a member of Girl's Generation or SNSD, Yoona is indeed known as one of the idols who often appear in dramas. LOVE RAIN, PRIME MINISTER AND I, and THE K2 are a series of dramas that have elevated her name in the acting world. In fact, her latest film EXIT has received a lot of praise and awards.

Yoona herself made her debut as an actress through a supporting role in the drama TWO OUTS IN THE NINTH INNING in 2007. Until finally in 2009, she successfully obtained her first leading role as Jang Sae Byeok in the drama YOU ARE MY DESTINY. Since then, she has become a regular female lead in various dramas.

2. Bae Suzy

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Beautiful and multi-talented, those are the two words that accurately describe this idol. Who can overlook her charm and acting quality in various dramas? UNCONTROLLABLY FOND, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, and VAGABOND are successful dramas she has starred in. Do you still remember her debut drama?

If you answered DREAM HIGH, you're absolutely right! Her role as Go Hye Mi, a student at an art school who struggles to achieve her dreams, is the first drama that left a deep impression on fans' hearts. Her success in this drama is what makes Suzy one of the idols whose acting quality deserves recognition.

3. IU

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DREAM HIGH not only became a drama that made Suzy's name shine in the acting world. The actress who played Kim Pil Suk, a high school student who is often bullied because of her body shape, also made IU's name soar in the acting world. The singer, whose real name is Lee Ji Eun, then often received offers to play in various dramas.

YOU ARE THE BEST, LEE SOON SHIN became the first drama where IU succeeded in becoming the female lead paired with Jo Jung Suk. Her acting talent has also been proven with the success of several other dramas, such as MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO, MY AHJUSSI, and the most recent and phenomenal one is her role as the owner of a ghost hotel, HOTEL DEL LUNA.

4. Im Siwan

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Come on, admit it, the first drama you noticed Siwan in? This member of the boy band ZE:A really started to shine as an actor in the drama MISAENG: INCOMPLETE LIFE which is an adaptation of a webtoon. His latest drama, STRANGERS FROM HELL, also caught attention. But, did you realize that Siwan made his acting debut in the drama THE MOON EMBRACING SUN? Yup, in that drama, Siwan played the role of a teenage version of Heo Yeom. Wow, it's really surprising, right?

5. Jin Young

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Known as a member of GOT7, Jin Young actually started acting before joining the boyband. He first started acting as a supporting actor in DREAM HIGH 2. But, he was previously known by the stage name Jr. and was part of the duo JJ Project. Jin Young finally made his debut with GOT7 in 2014.

Not only active in music with GOT7, Jin Young is also involved in various drama projects. HE IS PSYCHOMETRY is a drama that boosted his name because it received a lot of praise from netizens. Most recently, he is playing in the drama WHEN MY LOVE BLOOMS as the teenage version of Han Jae Hyun. Anyone watching this drama?

6. Nana

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The last two dramas starring Nana prove that this idol's acting quality is no joke. In KILL IT, she plays a detective who is pursuing a murder case and is faced with the dilemma that her childhood friend is involved in the case. Meanwhile, the beautiful prosecutor character fighting for justice can be found in JUSTICE starring Choi Jin Hyuk.

Has anyone watched Nana's debut acting drama? THE GOOD WIFE was Nana's acting debut. In this drama adapted from an American series, Nana plays a unique character, a researcher from a law firm who is bisexual. Despite being her first acting debut, Nana received a lot of praise from netizens!

7. Kwon Nara

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The acting talent possessed by Kwon Nara is unquestionable. Since successfully obtaining her first female lead role in DOCTOR PRISONER, Nara has received much praise for her role as a psychiatrist working in a prison. Most recently, her acting in the drama ITAEWON CLASS has also garnered much attention. Playing the character Oh Soo Ah, a young intelligent and ambitious woman, Nara successfully made the audience experience second lead syndrome!

Before becoming as popular as she is now, Kwon Nara has often appeared as a cameo in various dramas. SUSPICIOUS PARTNER was the first drama that propelled her name. Which Kwon Nara drama do you prefer?

8. Do Kyung Soo

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Known as one of the members of EXO, Do Kyung Soo, or better known as D.O, has also started to be involved in various acting projects. He first caught attention in the drama IT'S OKAY THAT'S LOVE alongside Gong Hyo Jin and Jo In Sung, where D.O played the role of Han Kang Woo. His first role can be considered quite challenging, as the character Kang Woo is an illusion of Jang Jae Yeol due to his childhood trauma.

Since then, D.O has frequently starred in films and dramas. Such as his role in the film MY ANNOYING BROTHER alongside Jo Jung Suk, and his latest drama 100 DAYS MY PRINCE where he portrayed two different characters.

9. Kim Myung Soo

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Better known as L, member of the boyband Infinite, Kim Myung Soo has also become active in various acting projects. THE MASTER SUN, MY LOVELY GIRL, and MISS HAMMURABI are some drama titles that prove his acting ability. He even successfully made the audience emotional with his acting as a bodyguard in ANGEL'S LAST MISSION alongside Shin Hye Sun.

However, did you know that L actually started his acting debut through a Japanese drama in 2011? After that, he began actively participating as a supporting actor in various Korean dramas, such as SALAMANDER GURU AND THE SHADOW OPERATION TEAM and SHUT UP FLOWER BOY BAND.

10. Yook Sung Jae

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Who here is currently enjoying the latest drama Yook Sung Jae, MYSTIC POP UP BAR? This idol, who is currently serving in the military, also has acting talent that should not be underestimated. Sung Jae's popularity in the acting world has been increasingly exposed since starring in GOBLIN, alongside Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook. But, his acting debut actually happened long before that. Yook Sung Jae first showed his acting ability through the drama MONSTAR. After that, he became more well-known for starring in REPLY 1994 and SCHOOL 2015.

Even though they were active as idols at the beginning of their careers, they have proven that they have acting skills that are just as cool as other top actors and actresses. Which one is your favorite, KLovers?

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