Surprising Fans, These 8 K-Pop Idols Have Been Villains in Korean Films and Dramas!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

K-Pop idols exist to create and entertain fans through their performances on stage. Not only through their performances on stage, idols also always want to have a positive influence on fans by showing their cheerful and positive personality. With that, they hope fans also live their lives with positive influences.

Aside from the positive influence they emit, who would have thought that there are some idols who dare to show a different side of themselves. The different side referred to here is when they act in films or dramas. It turns out that there are some idols who take on roles that are opposite to their idol personalities, namely becoming villains. Of course, this is a difficult challenge because they have to act evil.

Now, who are the idols who have been villains in Korean films or dramas? Let's find out in the following discussion!

1. Taecyeon 2PM

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Ok Taecyeon is a member of the boy group 2PM. He was born on December 27, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. He made his debut with 2PM in 2008 under the management of JYP Entertainment. Taecyeon is known for his charming visuals and good rap skills. However, it turns out that this idol has once played a villain in a famous drama.

Taecyeon has actually appeared in the drama 'VINCENZO' which aired in 2021. This drama tells the story of a mafia lawyer who fights against criminals. 'VINCENZO' received a lot of love from viewers because of its exciting storyline. One of the reasons why this drama caught the attention of the audience is because of the character played by Taecyeon. Taecyeon portrays Jang Joon woo, an innocent intern at a law firm. However, it turns out that this character is a ruthless criminal thirsty for power. This surprised the viewers because the character had a different identity. Taecyeon received a lot of praise for his portrayal of this character as he was considered to bring the character to life effectively.

2. Chani SF9

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Kang Chan-hee or Chani is the youngest member of the boy group SF9, born on January 17, 2000. He has been active as a child actor until he made his debut with SF9 in 2016. He has appeared in many dramas. He always plays the role of a good person who always faces injustice. However, his role in one of these dramas caught the attention of viewers because he played an antagonist character.

The drama in question is UNDER THE QUEEN'S UMBRELLA, which aired in 2022. This drama tells the story of a queen's struggle to protect her children and family. Chani plays Prince Uiseong, a smart prince with big ambitions. He is the son born from the king's concubine. However, he and his mother believe that he is the rightful heir to the throne. This is what makes him act evil and try to eliminate other princes in a bad way. Viewers were surprised to see Chani in this role because he usually plays a good and obedient child. However, through this drama, he successfully shows his wide range of acting skills.

3. BoA

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Kwon Boa or better known by the name BoA is a solo singer under the management of SM Entertainment agency. She was born on November 5, 1986. She has been active as a singer since 2000 until now. She is already famous among fans as a skilled performer. However, recently she managed to surprise fans with her presence in one of the famous dramas, MARRY MY HUSBAND.

MARRY MY HUSBAND is a drama adaptation of a webtoon story that aired in 2024. This drama tells the story of a wife who is mistreated by her husband and in-laws until the end of her life. However, she is given the opportunity to time travel to the past and change her fate. In this drama, BoA plays Yura, the former fiancée of the male lead in MARRY MY HUSBAND. Here, BoA plays a possessive woman towards her former fiancé. She is even willing to hurt every woman who tries to approach her former fiancé. This character receives a lot of hatred from viewers because she is considered to disturb the happiness of the main couple in this drama. In addition, some fans admit to being surprised to see BoA daring to take on an antagonist role.

4. Lee Joon

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Lee Joon is a South Korean singer born on February 7, 1988. He made his debut as an idol with the boy group MBLAQ in 2009. However, after his contract with MBLAQ ended, he decided to focus more on acting. Lee Joon has appeared in many dramas. However, his role as a villain left a deep impression on some fans.

In 2014, he participated in a drama called GAP DONG. This drama tells the story of the revelation of a serial killer who has murdered 9 women. The drama is inspired by real events in South Korea. Lee Joon plays Ryu Tae-oh, a genius prisoner who successfully escapes from prison. Despite being a genius, he turns out to be a psychopath. He is famous for his character who wears a clown costume and has a terrifying smile. He has mercilessly killed many women. This character is considered an unforgettable villain. In addition, Lee Joon is considered to portray this character very well.

5. Im Siwan

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Im Siwan is a member of the boy group ZE:A. He was born on December 1, 1988. He made his debut as an idol with ZE:A in 2010. Currently, he is more active as an actor, so many people do not know that he is an idol. Im Siwan is well-known as an actor who dares to take on different roles. He has played the role of a villain several times.

He once played a villain in the movie UNLOCKED (2023). The film tells the story of a girl who loses her phone. However, when her phone is found, it turns out that there is a psychopath who hacked into the phone, allowing him to track all the activities of the girl. In this film, Siwan plays the role of the psychopath who tracks the main character's phone. The character played by Siwan in this film is considered scary because it is related to a phone, an object that is always with everyone. In addition to UNLOCKED, Siwan has also played a villain in the movie EMERGENCY DECLARATION (2021). The film tells the story of the spread of a dangerous virus on a plane. In this film, Siwan plays the perpetrator who carries out the terror of spreading the virus on the plane. Siwan received a lot of praise for his portrayal of the antagonist character because he was able to bring the character to life and make the audience feel scared while watching.

6. Nagyung fromis_9

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Nagyung is a member of the survival Mnet girl group, fromis_9. She was born on June 1, 2000. She made her debut with fromis_9 in 2017. While participating in the survival show Idol School, she achieved 5th place. Nagyung surprised fans by playing the role of a villain in her debut drama.

Nagyung made her acting debut in the drama SHADOW BEAUTY, which aired in 2021. This drama tells the story of a bullying victim at school who turns out to be an influencer on social media. However, it turns out she uses a different identity and the photos she uses have been edited to make her look beautiful. In this drama, Nagyung plays Sun Mi-jin, an antagonist character who has a face similar to the edited influencer photo. Sun Mi-jin takes advantage of this by claiming to be the influencer. To hide her lie, Sun Mi-jin does evil things to people who suspect her. Fans are amazed by Nagyung's acting skills as a villain, as her performance is very satisfying.

7. N VIXX

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Cha Hak-yeon or better known as N is the leader of the boy group VIXX. He was born on June 30, 1990. He made his debut as an idol with VIXX in 2012. N is well-known for his excellent dancing skills. He also often appears in several dramas. In fact, he once played the role of a villain.

In 2021, he appeared in a short drama titled THE FAIR. This drama aired on Drama Stage tvN 2021. The drama tells the story of a killer who broadcasts his killings on the internet. In this drama, N plays the role of Go Do-Young, a killer who broadcasts his killings to 7 victims on the internet. This character is a killer who has no sympathy when killing his victims. Although N admitted to feeling a lot of pressure while portraying this character, he managed to show his impressive acting skills to the audience.

8. Yeri Red Velvet

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Yeri is the youngest member of the girl group Red Velvet. She was born on March 5, 1999. She has been active as an idol with Red Velvet since 2015. She is the last member to join the group. Besides being an idol, Yeri has also ventured into the acting world. Although she has not been acting for long, Yeri has dared to take on antagonist roles.

She once played an antagonist role in the drama BITCH X RICH which aired in 2023. This drama tells the story of a student from a poor family who becomes a witness to a murder at a high school. He is eventually transferred to an elite school as a replacement because he remains silent about the murder he witnessed. In this drama, Yeri plays Baek Jena, the richest student who is suspected of being involved in the murder case of the high school girl. Baek Jena has an arrogant personality due to her wealth. Yeri received a lot of praise for portraying this character because she was considered successful in showing the arrogant and stubborn attitude of the character.

Those are the 8 K-Pop idols who have played villains in Korean films and dramas. In your opinion, who has the most terrifying role here?

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