Numerous K-drama actresses are multifaceted entertainers who excel in many fields, including music. Some of them even trained as idol trainees before transitioning to acting. They have demonstrated their musical abilities through albums, singles, and participation in original soundtracks. While acting remains their primary focus, their forays into music testify to their versatility and dedication to their craft.

Let’s check out some of the popular non-idol actresses with their rich musical discoveries:

Lee Sung Kyung

Lee Sung Kyung released her captivating single “Eat Sleep Live Repeat” last year. Additionally, she collaborated as a featured artist in "Sweet Kiss Like Coffee" alongside Eddy Kim, "Love" with Loco, and "Last Scene" with PSY. The OSTs she participated in are “I,” “My Only One Person,” “I Am What I Am,” “Tomorrow will be a better day!,” “Show Time,” “Let the Star Shine Us Again,” etc.

Park Shin Hye

The singles “Arm Pillow” and “My Dear” clearly display Park Shin Hye’s musical talent. The K-drama star has also contributed to several OSTs such as “Without Words,” “Lovely day,” “It Was You,” “In Space,” “The Day we Fall in Love,” “Memories are Sadder Than Love,” “Pitch Black,” “Love Like Snow,” “Dreaming a Dream,” and “The Heirs” soundtrack “Story.”

Shin Min Ah

Shin Min Ah lent her beautiful voice to several original soundtracks, including songs like "Oppa, I Love You," “Pray for Yoo-bin,” "Night Train," "A Year Later," "Miracle Blue," "Black Moon," and soundtracks of her hit K-drama "My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho" titled "I can give you all" and "Shalalah."

Goo Hye Sun

Goo Hye Sun has rich musical discovery, demonstrating her talent through albums like “Breath,” “Dark Yellow,” “SUM4,” “And Spring,” etc. as well as singles such as “Happy Birthday to You,” “Sarang Ga (Love Story),” “Brown Hair,” “Marry Me,” “Flying Galaxy,” “It’s You,” “Happy,” “Floral Rain,” “A Day Without Sound,” “If I Should Die,” “Winter Story,” and “Summer Day.”

Kim Go Eun

Goblin Star Kim Go Eun collaborated as a featured artist in Shin Seung-hun’s “Sun, Moon, Stars, And Us” and Henry Lau’s “COME OVER.” Additionally, her distinctive vocals grace the soundtracks "Attraction," "Dark Hearts Will Pass Away Tonight," "My Dream For You," "What Is This Feeling," and "Your Majesty, I Remember You."

These non-idol K-drama actresses have proven that their talents extend far beyond acting.