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Kpop Idols Pursuing Careers in Acting

By Diana Chao

As the popularity of Kpop idols continue to grow, more musicians can be seen featured and starred in Korean dramas. While some believe Kpop idols should not take part in the professional field of acting, many have been highly praised and have gained worldwide popularity due to the wide range of audience reached by the dramas they were featured in.

An example of a successful idol who has pursed his career in acting is Im Siwan. Although his career as a musician in the Kpop boy band ZE:A was not outstanding, his acting career has amazed viewers all around the world and led to positive feedbacks. Im Siwan is most known for his acting in the drama “Misaeng,” and ever since then, viewers have been anticipating new works from him.

Unlike Im Siwan who is no longer actively promoting music after launching his career in acting, Hyeri from Girl's Day is still active as both an idol and actress. In the beginning of her acting journey, Hyeri had a rocky transition from an idol to an actress. She received harsh criticism for one of her earliest roles in “Seonam Girls’ High School Investigators.” However, her immense improvements and exceptional acting skills have amazed viewers in the drama “Reply 1988.” Hyeri quickly became the lead actress and acted with professional actors in dramas like “Entertainer” and “Two Cops.”