Talented! These K-Pop Idols Also Act in Musical Dramas

Kapanlagi.com - This article was written by: Alvionita Aqila

Not only pursuing a career as a singer, many K-Pop idols also spread their wings in theater performances by becoming actors in musical dramas. With their singing and dancing talents, these idols are very suitable to become theater stars.

Musical theater itself is a stage performance art that combines dialogue, song, dance, and singing. In South Korea, musical theater is quite well-known and many actors and actresses who are famous on the big screen are musical actors.

Not only actors and actresses are involved in musical theater, but there are also several K-Pop idols. Curious who they are? Let's take a look below!

1. Kim Se Jeong GUGUDAN

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This idol born on August 28, 1996 started her career as an artist from the survival show Produce 101 Season 1 and returned to debut as a member of the girl group GUGUDAN. In 2020, Kim Se Jeong made her debut as a musical actress playing Haesung in the musical Return: The Promise Of The Day in 2020.

Then in 2021, Se Jeong starred in the musical drama titled Red Book and played the lead role of Anna. Thanks to this musical drama, Kim Se Jeong was nominated for Best New Actress in the 6th Korean Musical Awards.

2. Key SHINee

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Kim Ki Bum, commonly known as Key, is one of the members of the boy group from SM Entertainment, SHINee. Born on September 23, 1991, this idol has been involved in musical theater since 2017 and has played many important roles in the musicals he starred in.

These important roles include Frank Abagnale, Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, Clyde in Bonnie and Clyde, D'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers, and Zorro in Zorro. Key even starred in the Korean version of In The Heights by Lin Manuel Miranda. So cool!

3. Xiumin EXO

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Kim Min Seok, commonly known as Xiumin from EXO, is one of the oldest members of the group. Born on March 26, 1990, he has played several roles in musical theater.

Such as School OZ as Aquila and also Hadestown as Orpheus in 2021. In the musical Hadestown, Xiumin played the role of Orpheus, the main character in the musical. Orpheus is the son of a river god who is skilled in music and singing.

4. Kyuhyun SUPER JUNIOR

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Born on February 3, 1988, this idol began his music career in 2006 with SUPER JUNIOR. In 2010, Kyuhyun challenged himself and made his debut as a musical actor in the musical The Three Musketeers.

Until 2021, he is still pursuing his career in the musical performing arts. Kyuhyun has also starred in many musical dramas, including Catch Me If You Can, The Moon Embracing The Sun, Singin' In The Rain, The Days, Mozart, The Man Who Laughs, and Phantom.

5. Suho EXO

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Kim Joon Myeon, or commonly known as Suho, is the leader of the boy group EXO. Born on May 22, 1991, he has played several roles in major theaters.

After studying briefly at the Korea National University of Arts, Suho has won awards for his acting. Three of his major theater awards include his roles as Hans in School OZ, Crown Prince Rudolf in The Last Kiss, and Gwynplaine in The Man Who Laughs.

(kpl/mag)