K-pop idols are known for their impressive performances, with their music and dance skills captivating audiences worldwide. However, some K-pop idols have also made their mark in the acting industry, gaining recognition for their acting abilities and becoming popular. In this article, we will discuss some of the male K-pop idols who are more popular as actors.

ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo

Cha Eun-woo is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and model signed to the label Fantagio. He is a member of the boy group ASTRO but is more popular as an actor. He is an actor turned idol who debuted in 2014 with a minor role in the movie "My Brilliant Life." His performances in dramas like "True Beauty," "My ID is Gangnam Beauty," "Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung," etc. have made him most well-known.

SF9’s Rowoon

Rowoon, who is signed to FNC Entertainment, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, model, and actor. He is a vocalist for the boy band SF9. A minor supporting role in the K-drama "School 2017" on KBS2 marked the beginning of his acting career in television series. After making his acting debut, he gained more popularity. Some of his best works are "Extraordinary You," "The King’s Affection," "Tomorrow," etc.

SF9’s Chani

Chani is another member of the boy band SF9 who is well-known as an actor. This South Korean singer, rapper, and songwriter originally debuted as a child actor through the MBC drama "Queen Seondeok." He played supporting roles in popular K-dramas like "True Beauty," "Signal," etc. He is best known for his role in the drama "Sky Castle." His latest appearance was in the 2022 television series “Under the Queen’s Umbrella.”

ZE:A’s Im Siwan

Im Siwan is a South Korean singer and actor under Plum Entertainment. He is a member of the boy band ZE:A as well as its sub-unit ZE:A FIVE. Siwan made his acting debut in 2011 in the movie "Ronin Pop." His most notable roles as an actor were in the film "The Attorney" and the cable series "Misaeng: Incomplete Life," which were both hits at the box office. His latest appearance was in "Unlocked," a Netflix movie of 2023.

ZE:A’s Park Hyung-sik

Park Hyung-Sik, a member of ZE:A, is a well-known actor. He had cameo roles in dramas like "Gloria," "All about Marriage," and "Prosecutor Princess" in 2010. Hyun Sik began his acting career in the SBS special drama "I Remember You" in 2012. He is renowned for his acting work in "The Hiers," "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior," "Strong Girl Bong-soon," and others. In the ongoing drama "Our Blooming Youth," he currently plays the role of the crown prince.

BTOB’s Yook Sung-jae

Yook Sung-jae is the maknae of BTOB and its sub-unit BTOB-BLUE. His big break came when he was cast in the lead role of the teen drama "Who Are You: School 2015." From 2016–2017, Sungjae starred in the hit fantasy romance drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" and gained much popularity among K-drama fans. His most recent appearance was in the television series "The Golden Spoon" in 2022 as one of the main characters.

Kim Hyun-joong

Kim Hyun-joong is a very popular South Korean actor, but not many know that he is also a member of the boy band SS501. He received his first lead acting role in the K-drama "Boys Over Flowers," which was immensely popular in South Korea and other Asian countries. His performance in the international smash drama "Playful Kiss" established Hyunjoong's reputation as a Hallyu star. "When Time Stopped," and "Inspiring Generation" are some of the other dramas in which he worked as an actor.