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K-Pop idols are often debuting in acting. They enter the acting world with supporting or leading roles. Fans can only be excited at the announcement of new acting debuts when looking at rising acting-dols (Golden Child's BoMin, ASTRO's MoonBin, etc) and talented idols who are taking lead roles (SF9's RoWoon, Park JiHoon, GOT7's JinYoung, etc). While some of them did well since their first drama, most of them significantly improved since their acting debut.
In the second half of the year, quite a few idols are starting their acting career. Some have been in the industry for years, while some debuted not long ago. This list included idols confirmed and also in talks for their role. Let's check out the idols debuting soon in acting. Fans are looking forward to their first acting steps!
Note: This is not a ranking.
Drama
1. NCT's JaeHyun - "Dear. M"
KBS
NCTzen is waiting for JaeHyun's acting debut. The KBS campus drama "Dear. M" where he is the lead actor has been postponed. The drama was planned to air back on Feb. 26 with all the teasers and posters released. But due to rumors surrounding the lead actress Park HyeSu the drama was delayed.
There were rumors that the drama will air in August but KBS said nothing was fixed. Fans are waiting for the announcement of new airing dates to see JaeHyun acting as an audacious university student.
2. NU'EST's JR - "I'll Become Your Night"
Naver x Dispatch
JR had some previous acting experience in the Japanese movie "Their Distance" (2015) but he will make his acting debut in the drama "I'll Become Your Night" starring Jung InSun and
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