Success Even Though They Are No Longer K-Pop Group Members, Here Are 8 Former Idols Who Now Pursue Careers as Actors or Actresses!

Kapanlagi.com - Recently, many idols have decided to end their careers as members of a group. These idols then choose to continue their careers as actors or actresses in dramas or films.

Among the former idols who have chosen acting careers, some have emerged as newcomers, while others have been acting since they were idols. Thanks to their impressive acting skills, viewers sometimes forget that they were once idols. 

Who are they? Here is a list of 8 former idols who are now pursuing careers as actors or actresses!

1. Rowoon (Former SF9 Member)

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Rowoon, former member of SF9, recently surprised his fans by deciding not to renew his contract as an idol in SF9 in order to focus on becoming an actor. Although this decision has sparked some disappointment, some fans continue to support Rowoon's choice to concentrate on developing his potential in the acting world.

Rowoon has already taken on several acting roles while he was still a member of SF9. One of them was in the drama EXTRAORDINARY YOU, which has made his name quite famous in the Korean drama industry. In addition, he has also appeared in dramas such as SHE WOULD NEVER KNOW, THE KING'S AFFECTION, and SCHOOL 2017.

2. Suzy (Miss A)

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Suzy is one of the renowned actresses in the Korean drama industry. She has starred in several famous dramas, such as DREAM HIGH, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, START-UP, and her latest work, DOONA!.

If you didn't know, Suzy is a former idol from JYP Entertainment's group, Miss A. The group, formed in 2010, gained popularity with members Suzy, Fei, Jia, and Min. Unfortunately, the group disbanded in 2017, and Suzy herself has now pursued a career as an actress.

3. Kwon Nara (Hello Venus)

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Kwon Nara is a former idol from the group Hello Venus who has now become an actress. She continued her career as an actress because the group disbanded in 2019. Nara got her first lead role in the drama Suspicious Partner, as the ex-girlfriend of Noh Ji Wook played by Ji Chang Wook.

She has also starred in several famous dramas such as ITAEWON CLASS, DOCTOR PRISIONER, and BUNGASAL.

4. Kim Sejeong (Gugudan & I.O.I)

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Kim Sejeong is the next former idol on the list who is now pursuing a career as an actress. Her name as an idol has soared since she joined the Produce 101 group in 2016. She was actually a member of the group Gugudan that year.

Unfortunately, Gugudan had to disband in December 2020. Kim Sejeong chose to continue her career as a soloist and also as an actress. From being an idol until now, she has starred in several famous dramas, such as SCHOOL 2017, THE UNCANNY COUNTER, and the latest one BUSINESS PROPOSAL.

5. Naeun (Former APink Member)

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Naeun is also a former idol who now continues her career as an actress. Naeun left APink in April 2022 due to busy work schedules at the same time.

Naeun has indeed been an actress while she was still an idol. She has starred in several dramas such as CINDERELLA AND FOUR KNIGHTS, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GOODBYE, DINNER MATE, and GHOST DOCTOR.

6. Ong Seung Woo (WANNA ONE)

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You might be currently watching the drama STRONG GIRL NAM SOON and actor Ong Seung Woo as a detective. Ong Seung Woo used to be an idol! He debuted as a member of the group WANNA ONE. The group was formed through the show Produce 101 Season 2.

Ong Seung Woo has starred in several dramas both as a supporting and main actor. These dramas include AT EIGHTEEN, MORE THAN FRIENDS, DO YOU LIKE A CUP OF COFFEE, and the latest one STRONG GIRL NAM SOON.

7. Eugene (S.E.S)

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Eugene is an actress whose name is quite famous in the world of Korean dramas. Who would have thought, this beautiful actress was once a member of the gen 1 group, S.E.S. This group was formed by SM Entertainment in 1997 and disbanded in 2002. The members continued their careers individually, including Eugene who continued her career as an actress.

Eugene has starred in several dramas, such as LOVING YOU, CAN WE LOVE, and PENTHOUSE.

8. Yoon Eun Hye (Baby VOX)

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Lastly, there is actress Yoon Eun Hye who may not be unfamiliar to KDrama Lovers! Yes, the beautiful actress who became famous through the drama PRINCESS HOURS was once an idol. She was a former member of the group Baby VOX, which was of the same generation as S.E.S.

Yoon Eun Hye has starred in several dramas, such as PRINCESS HOURS, COFFEE PRINCE, MY FAIR LADY, MISSING YOU, and LOVE ALERT.

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