K-Pop idols delving into acting has been a tale as old as time, as some of these actors who are delivering amazing and stellar acting performances on our screens today, first debuted as an idol. These stars have shown that their talents do not just lie in music alone as they also have the ability to thrill and entertain with their acting skills. Continuing this impressive run, many 4th generation idols are slowly going into acting, with many starring either as leads in successful hit TV or web drama series and movies as well.
The K-Drama world is filled with diverse genres and themes that feed its global viewers' interest. From horror to rom-com, there is just enough for everybody, and a readily available base of actors poised with talents to deliver good performances in the various genres. As more 4th generation idols are getting into acting these days, we have come up with a list of idols who we (as well as fans) believe have the talents required for acting and the various genres where they would excel the most in.
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High-teen / college dramaย
High-teen / college dramas center around the lives of youths. These often fictional stories also shed some valuable insights into the realities experienced by youths today. Dramas like "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" and "My Id Is Gangnam Beauty" have central plots that have been able to capture the essence of youths. From the struggle to achieve their dreams to love, dealing with societal pressures, and self-acceptance, many of these themed dramas touch on some subjects that viewers can relate to. Here are some of the idols who
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