After the male K-pop successful lead actors now its turn of successful female lead actresses. K-pop idols are multitalented not only they are great singers, songwriters but also they are great actresses. Many female K-pop idols make their debut in the acting career but in this blog, I will share the top 15 female K-pop idols who are also successful lead actresses. Of course, they are talented, popular, and successful among fans.
IU
Lee Ji Eun stage name is IU. She is one of the most successful K-Pop idols. IU is such a versatile queen she hosting radio, television shows, as well as acting. She debuted in a supporting role in the drama Dream High (2011). Her major projects are The Producers (2015), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), My Mister (2018), Hotel del Luna (2019). IU is one of the female K-pop idols who are also successful lead actresses
Kim Se Jeong (Gugudan)
Kim Se Jeong debuted as a member of the K-pop group “I.O.I” and she is also also a former member of “Gugudan”. Se Jeong’s acting debut was in the drama The Sound of Your Heart (2016) as a guest appearance. Her major projects are School 2017 (2017), I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019), The Uncanny Counter (2020). You can also watch The Uncanny Counter on Netflix.
Se Jeong’s upcoming Korean drama is The Uncanny Counter 2 (2022).
Hyeri (Girl’s Day)
Lee Hye Ri is the youngest member of Girl’s Day. She made her acting debut in Tasty Life (2012). Hyeri was cast as the main lead in the drama Schoolgirl Detectives (2014) and in the mystery rom-com drama Hyde, Jekyll, Me, (2015). Hyeri became known for her leading role in Reply 1988 (2015) drama. Her major projects are Entertainer (2016), Two Cops (2017), Miss Lee (2019). She also made a guest in the 2020 Korean drama Record of Youth.
Heyri upcoming Korean dramas are My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) and When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon.
Bae Suzy (Miss A)
Bae Suzy is the former member of the K-pop group Miss A. Suzy made her acting debut in the television series Dream High (2011). Her major projects are Gu Family Book (2013), Uncontrollably Fond (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Vagabond (2019), and Start Up (2020). Suzy is also known as “Nation’s First Love” in South Korea.
Naeun (Apink)
Son Na Eun is a member of the K-pop group A Pink. Naeun made her acting debut in the historical drama The Great Seer (2012). After she played supporting roles in several dramas Childless Comfort (2012), Glorious Day (2014), and Twenty Again (2015). Her major projects are Cinderella with Four Knights (2016) and Dinner Mate (2020).
Her upcoming Korean drama is No Longer Human.
Seo Hyun Jin (M.I.L.K)
Hyun Ji was a former member of M.I.L.K and in 2013 group disbanded. She made her acting debut in the drama Hwang Jin Yi (2006). From the drama The Duo (2011) she starts her career as the main lead. Hyun Ji major projects are The Peak (2011), The King’s Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang (2013), The Three Musketeers (2014), Another Miss Oh (2016), Dr. Romantic (2016), Temperature of Love (2017), The Beauty Inside (2018), and Black Dog (2019)
Hyun Jin’s upcoming Korean dramas are You Are My Spring (2021), The Allies – A Time for a Green Hero, and Why Oh Soo Jae?
Krystal Jung (f(x))
Jung Soo Jung is a member of the girl band f(x). Her stage name is Krystal. She is an American-born South Korean idol singer and actress. She made her acting debut in the tv series More Charming By The Day (2010). Her major projects are High Kick! (2011), The Heirs (2013), My Lovely Girl (2014), The Bride of Habaek (2017), Player (2018), Search (2020).
Krystal’s upcoming projects are Police Academy and Graduation Season (Chinese Drama).
EunJi (Apink)
Jung Eun Ji is a member of the girl group Apink. In 2016 she released her solo album “Dream”. Eun Ji made her acting debut in the drama Reply 1997 (2012) as the main lead. She made the guest appearance in the drama Reply 1994 (2013). Her major projects are That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013), Trot Lovers (2014), Sassy Go Go (2015), and Untouchable (2017). Eun Ji made the guest appearance in the Backstreet Rookie drama as Dae Hyun’s ex-girlfriend.
Im Yoon Ah (Girls’ Generation)
Yoon Ah is a member of the girl group “Girls’ Generation”. Yoona made her acting debut from the drama 9 End 2 Outs (2007) as a supporting role. But she becomes a notable face from the dramas You Are My Destiny (2008). Yoona’s major projects are Cinderella Man (2009), Love Rain (2012), Prime Minister and I (2013), The K2 (2016), The King in Love (2017), Hush (2020). She also made a guest appearance in the drama Woman of Matchless Beauty, Park Jung Kum (2008).
Joy (Red Velvet)
Joy is a member of the girl group “Red Velvet”. She made an appearance with her group in the hit Korean drama Descendants of the Sun (2016). Joy’s major projects are The Liar and His Lover (2017) and The Great Seducer (2018). She also made a guest appearance in the drama The Boy Next Door (2017).
Kwon Nara (Hello Venus)
Kwon Nara is a former member of the K-pop group “HELLO VENUS”. Nara made a cameo appearance in the drama Take Care of Us (2012), After School: Lucky or Not (2013), I Need Romance 3 (2014), Cunning Single Lady (2014) Nara’s first major acting role in drama Suspicious Partner (2017). Her major projects are Your Honor (2018), Doctor Prisoner (2019), Itaewon Class (2020), Secret Royal Inspector (2020).
Nara’s upcoming Korean drama is The Immortal.
Hwang Jung Eum (Sugar)
Hwang Jung Eum is a former member of the Kpop group “Sugar.” She made her acting debut in the drama The Person I Love (2007). Jung Eum’s major projects are Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), She Was Pretty (2015), Lucky Romance (2016), Mystic Pop-Up Bar (2020), To All The Guys Who Loved Me (2020).
Seol Hyun (AOA)
Kim Seol Hyun is a member of the K-pop group “AOA”. She made her acting debut in the drama Seo Yeong, My Daughter (2012) as a supporting role. Her major projects are Ugly Alert (2013), Orange Marmalade (2015), Click Your Heart (2016), My Country: The New Age (2019), and Awaken (2020).
Kang Mi Na (Gugudan)
Min Na is the former member of K-pop group “Gugudan”. She made her acting debut in the drama 20th Century Boy and Girl (2017) as a supporting role. Her major projects are Dokgo Rewind (2018) and Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter (2018). Min Na plays a High school student role in the Hotel del Luna (2019) Korean drama.
Mi Na’s upcoming Korean dramas are Summer Guys (2021) and When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon.
Sooyoung (Girls’ Generation)
Choi Soo Young is a member of the K-pop group “Girls’ Generation”. Sooyoung’s acting debut was in Unstoppable Marriage (2007) as a supporting role. After that, she made a cameo appearance in Oh! My Lady (2010), Paradise Farm (2011), A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012). Her major projects are The Third Hospital (2012), Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013), The Spring Day of My Life (2014), Squad 38 (2016), People You May Know (2017), Man in the Kitchen (2017–2018), Tell Me What You Saw (2020), and Run On (2021).
Sooyoung’s upcoming Korean drama is So I Married an Anti-Fan.
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