{"id":3145,"date":"2021-09-03T18:29:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T10:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2021-09-03T18:29:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T10:29:35","slug":"from-bias-to-oppa-k-pop-idols-who-became-k-drama-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/?p=3145","title":{"rendered":"From Bias to Oppa: K-Pop Idols Who Became K-Drama Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being stuck at home has increased our appetite for binge-worthy K-Dramas, but for fans of K-Pop, watching their favorite idols showing off their acting skills is a rare treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bias-es, a K-Pop fan&#8217;s favorite member in a group, who excel at singing and dancing on stage, have often surprised us with hidden acting talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These K-Drama actors may be well known but they actually debuted as K-Pop idols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ok Taecyeon of 2PM<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ok Taec-yeon unveils his true identity in a dramatic presentation | Vincenzo Ep 6 [ENG SUB]\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0B3PGDRMI4U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might have seen him as a very effective villain in the recently concluded drama <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81365087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vincenzo on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before he starred in dramas, he was a member and the main rapper of 2PM, a 6-member K-Pop group that debuted in 2008. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also catch him as the male lead in the drama Bring It On, Ghost and other dramas like Dream High, Save Me and The Game Towards Zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Lee Jun Ho of 2PM<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"[MPD\uc9c1\ucea0] \ud22c\ud53c\uc5e0 \uc900\ud638 \uc9c1\ucea0 4K &#039;\uc6b0\ub9ac\uc9d1(My House)&#039; (2PM JUNHO FanCam) | @2PM COMEBACK SHOW &#039;MUST&#039;\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YcCpdkAgEJE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before playing as a talented chef in Wok of Love, Jun Ho was one of the hottest members of 2PM. Famous for his sexy dance moves, he was nicknamed \u201cthe little devil\u201d by fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last year, while Junho was still serving in the military, a fancam video of his sexy performance of the 2015 song \u201cMy House\u201d with 2PM went viral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resurgence of the song\u2019s popularity, five years after it was released, also sparked the public\u2019s interest for the group\u2019s reunion. 2PM\u2019s new album, \u201cMust\u201d was released this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also watch Jun Ho as a handsome villain in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81093299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Good Manager\u201d on Netflix<\/a> and as the romantic lead in \u201cRain or Shine \/ Just Between Lovers\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Park Hyung Sik of ZE:A<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SUITS (KOREA) \uc288\uce20 Ep 1: Park Hyung Sik Meets Jang Dong Gun! [ENG]\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3_8CFcIinmk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cfaceless king\u201d of the period drama Hwarang (2016) was also one of K-Pop group ZE:A\u2019s handsome members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2013, only three years after they debuted, Park Hyung Sik was cast as one of the supporting characters in the K-Drama <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81033650\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Inheritors\u201d on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was then followed by the drama \u201cHigh Society\u201d in 2015, and \u201cHwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth\u201d in 2016, where Hyung Sik played second lead to Park Seo Jun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He finally had his break as the male lead in \u201cStrong Girl Bong Soon\u201d in 2017 and \u201cSuits\u201d, a Korean adaptation of the US series, in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Yim Siwan of ZE:A<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Shin Sae-kyeong asks for kisses and Yim Si-wan asks for ramyeon | Run On Ep 14 [ENG SUB]\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FS5l9bOO66k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the nine members of the group ZE:A and its subgroup ZE:A Five, Siwan began his acting stints shortly after they debuted in 2010, doing cameo appearances in some dramas and starring in the period drama, \u201cMoon Embracing the Sun\u201d in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his most recent drama <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81318872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cRun On\u201d on Netflix<\/a>, he played a track and field athlete. You can also watch him in \u201cMisaeng: Incomplete Life\u201d (2014), \u201cThe King in Love\u201d (2017) and \u201cHell is Other People\u201d (2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Rowoon of SF9<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"RO WOON(SF9) - first love (Epitone Project) [Music Bank \/ 2020.01.31]\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nmEUWfvNleg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In October 2016, Rowoon debuted with the K-Pop group, SF9. His television acting career started the following year, playing a minor supporting role in \u201cSchool 2017\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2018, he appeared in \u201cAbout Time\u201d playing the female lead\u2019s brother and finally got his break as the male lead in the 2019 school fantasy drama, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/ph\/en-us\/vod\/216221\/Extra-ordinary-You\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cExtra-ordinary You\u201d on Viu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Seo In Guk (solo artist)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE Teaser #3 | Park Bo Young, Seo In Guk | Viu Original\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/unh7kzNEp4s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShopaholic Louie\u201d, Seo In Guk, is also a very talented singer and performer who began his career as a solo artist in 2009, after winning a singing competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He landed his first leading role in 2012, with the hit drama, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/70297144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cReply 1997\u201d on Netflix<\/a>, the first of the 3 \u201cReply\u201d series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More dramas followed for Seo In Guk including \u201cHigh School King of Savvy (2014), \u201cHello Monster\u201d (2015), \u201cSquad 38\u201d (2016), Shopping King Louie \/ Shopaholic Louie (2016), and \u201cThe Smile Has Left Your Eyes\u201d (2018).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his most recent drama, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/ph\/en-us\/vod\/359644\/Doom-At-Your-Service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cDoom At Your Service\u201d on Viu<\/a>, he played \u201cDoom\u201d alongside Park Bo Young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Choi Min Ho of Shinee<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"LOVESTRUCK IN THE CITY: Choi Minho and Hong Su-Zu Moments [ Dong-sik &amp; Hae-na ]\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PhvSFiP5x5U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with Park Seo jun and Park Hyung Sik, Min Ho was another pretty face in the period drama \u201cHwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is also a member of the K-Pop group Shinee that debuted in 2008 and has later on become one of the best selling boy groups in South Korea. He began his TV career in 2010 in the anthology \u201cPianist\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also watch him in \u201cTo the Beautiful You\u201d and \u201cMy First Time\u201d in 2015, \u201cThe Most Beautiful Goodbye\u201d in 2017 and this year\u2019s, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81340910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cLovestruck in the City\u201d on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cha Eun Woo of Astro<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"It&#039;s Okay To Cry Sometimes | True Beauty, Episode 6 | Viu\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RGKKrN9N1jA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the six members of the K-Pop group Astro, Cha Eun Woo has already appeared in a movie called \u201cMy Brilliant Life\u201d before Astro debuted in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He got his television break when he played the male lead on the 2018 romantic drama <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/ph\/en-us\/vod\/100116\/My-ID-is-Gangnam-Beauty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cGangnam Beauty\u201d on Viu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eun Woo also played the male lead in the period drama \u201cRookie Historian: Goo Hae Ryung\u201d in 2019 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/ph\/en-us\/vod\/318142\/True-Beauty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this year\u2019s romantic comedy webtoon series, \u201cTrue Beauty\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Park Jin Young of GOT7<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Surviving high school with superpowers | He Is Psychometric Highlights | Netflix [ENG SUB]\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CPOG-wapkww?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jin Young debuted as a K-Pop artist through the duo, JJ Project in 2012. Later on, he joined the debut of the group GOT7 as a vocalist in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before those debuts, he already appeared in the television drama \u201cDream High 2\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was followed by a series of supporting roles until he landed his first lead role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81205793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHe is Psychometric\u201d on Netflix<\/a> in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also catch him in \u201cMelting Me Softly\u201d and \u201cWhen My Love Blooms\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Do Kyung Soo of EXO<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"D.O. \ub514\uc624 &#039;Rose&#039; MV\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_btxV8tJM7w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few months before EXO debuted in 2012, D.O., or Do Kyung Soo, was formally introduced as one of its nine members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D.O. made his acting debut in a film called, \u201cCart\u201d. Television stints followed soon after, beginning with a supporting role in the drama \u201cIt\u2019s Okay, That\u2019s Love\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He played a crown prince in his first television leading role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81267722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201c100 Days My Prince\u201d on Netflix<\/a>, a period drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was discharged from military service early this year and has taken steps to return to acting and releasing his first solo album.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a K-Pop or a K-Drama fan, it\u2019s now easier to catch your biases and oppas anytime and anywhere with your mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch their music videos on YouTube with <a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Pages\/doublegiga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Double Giga Video<\/a>, binge on their dramas in Netflix with your <a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Postpaid\/signature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Signature Plan<\/a> or catch them on Viu when you subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Pages\/giga-kvideo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart\u2019s Giga K-Video<\/a> offers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Pages\/gigalife-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GigaLife app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub>This post may include or feature content licensed to another entity or person. 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