The Hallyu Wave has swept over the world and it’s not slowing down, and we are absolutely loving it! With the popularity of K-dramas, K-films and K-music everywhere, there are definitely some familiar faces across the genres. Some of the K-pop idols have successfully made the cross-over and established an acting career.
Let’s take a look at a few of these multi-talented (and gorgeous) stars below!
IU
Name: Lee Ji-eun, 28 years old
Trivia:
- Has passion in music since her school days, IU finally debuted as a singer at the age of 15 with her album “Lost and Found”
- The meaning behind her stage name ‘IU’ is ‘I’ and ‘You’ (You and I)
- Her talent in acting was recognised ever since she starred in “Dream High” and “You Are the Best!”
- Her acting career skyrocketed after she bagged lead roles for high-rated dramas; “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”, “My Mister” and “Hotel del Luna”
Bae Suzy
Name: Bae Su-ji, 27 years old
Trivia:
- Was hailed as ‘Nation’s first love’ in S.Korea after starring in her debut film “Architecture 101”
- Suzy is a former member of K-pop girl group, Miss A, which disbanded in 2017
- Dated famous actors; Lee Min-Ho and Lee Dong-Wook
- Known for her roles in popular dramas; “Dream High”, “Uncontrollably Fond”, “While You Were Sleeping”, “Vagabond” and “Start Up”
Krystal Jung
Name: Jung Soo-jung, 27 years old
Trivia:
- Born in San Francisco, California, USA, Krystal and her sister Jessica Jung were spotted by talent agency SM Entertainment at the age of five during a family trip to South Korea
- Krystal debuted as the lead vocalist of f(x) at the age of 14, while Jessica debuted as a member of Girls’ Generation
- Krystal won the “Most Popular Actress” award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for her role in “My Lovely Girl”
- Starred in various hit dramas; “The Heirs”, “My Lovely Girl”, “Prison Playbook”, “The Bride of Habaek”, “Player” and “Search”
Yoona
Name: Im Yoon-ah, 31 years old
Trivia:
- Since her K-pop group Girls’ Generation is not as active as before, Yoona shifted her focus on its subgroup Oh!GG and her acting career
- Yoona broke up with famous actor Lee Seung-gi after dating for a year and 9 months due to their busy schedules
- She bagged the Best Newcomer Actress award at the 23rd KBS Drama Awards and the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards
- Yoona showcased her acting talents in “You are My Destiny”, “Cinderella Man”, “Love Rain”, “The King in Love” and the box-office film, “Confidential Assignment”
Seohyun
Name: Seo Ju-hyun, 30 years old
Trivia:
- Like Yoona, Girls’ Generation’s lead vocalist Seohyun also went on to focus on her acting career after parting ways with SM Entertainment
- Even when her schedules are packed in the K-pop industry, Seohyun admitted that she longed to act as it was her childhood dream
- After appearing as cameos in hit dramas, she finally bagged lead roles in “Bad Thief, Good Thief”, “Time” and “Hello Dracula”
- Seohyun is confirmed to make her acting comeback next year with two films; “Holy Night: Demon Hunters”, “Love and Leashes” and drama “Jinx’s Lover”
Hyeri
Name: Lee Hye-ri, 27 years old
Trivia:
- Although they have not yet officially disbanded, Girl’s Day’s Hyeri and the other members carried on with their solo careers after their contract with Dream T Entertainment ended
- Has her own YouTube channel and has been awarded “Celebrity YouTuber of the Year” at the 2020 Brand of the Year Awards
- Made her acting debut in 2012 and rose to fame after becoming the female lead of the 2015 hit retro drama “Reply 1988”
- Among her must-watched dramas are “Hyde Jekyll, Me”, “Entertainer”, “Two Cops” and “My Roommate Is A Gumiho”
