Comprised of 11 highly skilled individuals, the renowned K-pop boy band Wanna One rapidly ascended to stardom, creating a lasting legacy in the K-pop scene. Although the group eventually parted ways, each member embarked on unique career journeys, with a notable few making significant strides in the field of acting.
Now, let us delve into the acting pursuits of those former Wanna One members who have not just thrived in their new roles but have also earned extensive praise and numerous awards for their impressive performances.
Hwang Min Hyun
After gaining widespread recognition as a Wanna One and NU’EST member, Hwang Min-hyun made a successful foray into acting and even won several accolades for it. He has taken on a range of roles in television dramas and films, including “Live On,” “Alchemy of Souls,” and “My Lovely Liar.”
Ong Seong Wu
Ong Seong-wu transitioned to acting with the drama "At Eighteen" in 2019. His portrayal was well received, earning him recognition and several awards. He has since continued to build his acting career, securing lead roles in dramas and movies such as "More Than Friends," “Seoul Vibe,” "Strong Girl Namsoon," etc.
Kang Daniel
Kang Daniel, A popular former member of Wanna One, made his acting debut with a lead role in the Disney+ Star original series “Rookie Cops” in 2022. His role earned him many accolades, including the ‘Popular Star Award’ at the ‘Blue Dragon Series Awards, the ‘Potential Award – Actor’ and ‘Rookie of the Year – Actor’ at the ‘Asia Artist Awards.’
Park Ji Hoon
Park Ji-hoon resumed his acting career post-disbandment of Wanna One. He acted in various series like “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency,” “At a Distance, Spring Is Green,” “Love Revolution,” and “Weak Hero Class 1.” His acting career earned him numerous honors, including ‘Best New Actor’ at the ‘Blue Dragon Series Awards.’
Lai Kuan Lin
After the group's disbandment, Lai Kuan-lin, the Taiwanese member of Wanna One, embarked on a solo career, including acting endeavors. He made his acting debut in the Chinese series "A Little Thing Called First Love" in 2019 and won the ‘Best Newcomer’ award. Kuan-lin subsequently appeared in “Don’t Disturb My Study" and “Love The Way You Are.”
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