The Best K-pop Idol Actors & Actresses
Although many K-pop idols appear on variety shows and make cameos in Korean dramas, only the most talented Kpop stars became successful actors. Whether it was a lead role in a K-drama or the comedic supporting role in a movie, this list of the best Kpop actors includes older and current South Korean artists. Who are the top K-pop idols-turned-actors?
After making her acting debut in Reply 1997, Apink's Eunji has starred in multiple dramas, even landing the lead role as Elle Woods in South Korea's production of the Legally Blonde musical. Other good idol-turned-actresses include Hyeri from Girl's Day, Yoona from Girls' Generation, and Seolhyun from AOA. If you want to watch your favorite handsome idol-turned-actors, check out BTS' V, Rain and Highlight's Yoo Doo-joon of the Let's Eat series.
Vote up the best K-pop actors and actresses who have successfully broke into TV and film.
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)
Dream High (2011), Gu Family Book (2013), The Sound of a Flower (2015), Uncontrollably Fond (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017)
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100 Days My Prince (2018), Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017), Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018), Swing Kids (2018), My Annoying Brother (2016)
He Is Psychometric (2019), Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), A Stray Goat (2017), Dream High (2012), When My Love Blooms (2020)
Heirs (2013), Prison Playbook (2017), The Bride of Habaek (2017), High Kick! (2011), My Lovely Girl (2014)
BABO (2008), To the Beautiful You (2012), The Pirates (2014), Fashion King (2014), Real (2017)
My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018), Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019), Sweet Revenge (2017), Top Management (2018)
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020), Who Are You: School 2015 (2015), The Village: Achiara's Secret (2015), Plus Nine Boys (2014)
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018), Medical Top Team (2013), Derailed (2016), The Princess and the Matchmaker (2018)
Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), Suits (2018), Heirs (2013), The Juror (2019)
Bring It On, Ghost (2016), Dream High (2011), Who Are You (2013), Save Me (2017), The Game: Towards Zero (2020)
Full House (2004), I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006), Sketch (2018), Speed Racer (2008), Ninja Assassin (2009)
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), Hotel Del Luna (2019), My Mister (2018), Dream High (2011), The Producers (2015)
The Sound of Your Heart (2016), School 2017 (2017)
Just Between Lovers (2017), Wok of Love (2018), Cold Eyes (2013), Memories of the Sword (2015), Twenty (2015)
Love Rain (2012), The K2 (2016), Exit (2019), The Prime Minister and I (2013), The King Loves (2017)
She Is Wow (2013), Miss Granny (2014), Warm and Cozy (2015), Love in the Moonlight (2016)
