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The versatile and talented K-pop idols turned actress have cemented their status as household names in K-drama and K-pop communities as Korean Culture takes the world by storm. IU, Bae Suzy, Kim Se-jeong, Lee Hyeri, and BLACKPINK Jisoo have showcased their acting skills through the portrayal of different characters in the series.
IU gained critical acclaim for her role as Lee Ji-an in My Mister, while Lee Hyeri won hearts as Sung Deok-sun in Reply 1988. Similarly, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Kim Se-jeong, and Bae Suzy gained fame with their roles in Snowdrop, Business Proposal, and Vagabond, respectively.
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5 female K-pop idols turned actresses: IU, BLACKPINK Jisoo, Kim Se-jeong, and others
1) IU
IU debuted as an actress in the 2011 drama Dream High, where she chronicled one of the leading characters, Kim Pil-sook. She later made guest appearances in the series, including High Kick! The Revenge of the Short Legged, Salamander Guru and the Gang, and Dream High Season 2.
The K-pop idol turned actress IU rose to international recognition and fame through the series, including Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, My Mister, and Hotel Del Luna.
She recently appeared in films such as Dream and Broker. The idol was confirmed for the upcoming Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines alongside Park Bo-gum.
2) BLACKPINK Jisoo
Jisoo is one of the famous member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. Even before she made her debut with the group on August 8, 2016, Jisoo appeared in multiple commercial films.
She debuted as an actress in the 2015 comedy and romance drama The Producers, where she appeared as a guest only. Later, the idol did a few small roles in series such as Part-Time Idol and YG Future Strategy Office and made a cameo appearance in Arthdal Chronicles Part 2: The Sky Turning Inside Out, Rising Land.
The K-pop idol turned actress Jisoo gained international recognition through her portrayal of Eun Young-ro in the Disney+ series Snowdrop, where she fell for a North Korean soldier, Im Soo-ho (played by Jung Hae-in). The female actress is currently filming her upcoming zombie-themed drama Influenza.
3) Bae Suzy
Bae Suzy was a former member of the girl band Miss A, which debuted in July 2010 and later disbanded in 2017. Suzy achieved more success as an actress due to her visuals and acting skills.
The female artist made her acting debut in the 2011 school series Dream High and has been popularly known as the Nation's First Love after appearing in the film Architecture 101 in 2012.
The female K-pop idol turned actress Suzy gained international success after appearing in dramas, including Uncontrollably Fond, Start-Up, While You Were Sleeping, Vagabond, and others. She recently appeared in the Netflix film Wonderland alongside Park Bo-gum.
4) Kim Se-jeong
Kim Se-jeong is currently active in the South Korean Entertainment industry as a soloist and an actress. She was a former member of an experimental girl group I.O.I and Gugudan. The female artist made her acting debut by appearing as a guest in the 2016 drama The Sound of Your Heart.
The K-pop idol turned actress Kim Se-jeong rose to international recognition after starring in the comedy series Business Proposal alongside Ahn Hyo-seop. She is best known for dramas, including School 2017, The Uncanny Counter, and The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch. She has recently been confirmed to appear in the upcoming series Drunken Romance alongside Lee Jong-won.
5) Lee Hyeri
Lee Hyeri also known as Nation's Little Sister is a multi-talented individual. She is a singer, actress, and television personality. After gaining prominence as the youngest member of the girl band Girl's Day, Lee Hyeri ventured out into the dimension of acting. The female artist made her acting debut in the 2012 drama Tasty Life.
The K-pop idol turned appeared in the slice-of-life series Reply 1988. Lee Hyeri is known for other dramas, including Seonam Girls High School Investigators, Entertainer, Miss Lee, My Roommate Is a Gumiho, Moonshine, and others. She recently appeared in the Netflix reality show Agents of Mystery.
The female K-pop idol turned actress includes many prominent names such as Girls' Generation Im Yoon-ah, Girls' Generation Seohyun, Red Velvet's Joy, Apink's Eunji, fx's Krystal, fx's Sulli, SNSD's Yuri, and others.
