Portraying a K-pop idol in a Korean drama is no joke, especially if dancing and singing come into play. One must be a total performer in order to do justice to the role, and put his best foot forward in doing so.

Thankfully, though, Korean celebrities like Kim Soo Hyun, Park Shin Hye, and Byeon Woo Seok, among others, can pull off any rookie or superstar idol character. From debuting to dominating the stage, these actors can sure light up the screen with their talent.

Check out the gallery below for more actors who took on the characters of K-pop stars in South Korean series:

Byeon Woo Seok - In the 2024 hit drama “Lovely Runner,” Byeon Woo Seok brings to life Ryu Sun Jae, a K-pop superstar who has been in the spotlight since his career was launched. However, being in entertainment has eventually worn him out.KProfiles

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Choi Tae Joon - In 2021, the romance series “So I Married My Anti-Fan” hit the small screen. Here, Choi Tae Joon portrays one of the main characters named Hoo Joon, a K-pop star with a narcissistic attitude.KProfiles

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Kim Min Kyu - In 2023, Kim Min Kyu headlined the rom-com drama “The Heavenly Idol.” Here, his character Pontifex Lembrary possessed the body of Woo Yeon Woo, who belongs to a struggling K-pop group.The Movie Database

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Kim Soo Hyun - In “Dream High,” a 2011 coming-of-age drama, top Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun plays the character of Song Sam Dong. He is a high school lad from the countryside who studies in an art school to be a K-pop idol.Netflix

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Lee Hyun Woo - In the 2016 Korean TV series “Moorim School: Saga of the Brave,” Lee Hyun Woo performs the role of Yoon Shi Woo, a leader of a popular K-pop band who lost his sense of hearing.The Movie Database

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Yoon Sang Hyun - In the 2010 television series “Secret Garden,” Yoon Sang Hyun steps into the shoes of Oska, a total performer who has a humorous nature. In the offering, the character is also extremely fond of his first love. AsianWiki

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Yoon Shi Yoon - In the past, Yoon Shi Yoon played a pop sensation role in the 2017 time-bending series “Hit the Top”/”The Best Hit.” In the drama, he embodies the character of Yoo Hyun Jae, who travels back through time to investigate his alleged death.The Movie Database

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Jung Si Jo and Ahn Jung Hun - In the 2021 webtoon-based drama “Imitation,” Jung Si Jo plays an idol whose rookie girl group just got debuted. Ahn Jung Hun, meanwhile, shares the screen with her as a member of a top boy band in Korea.AsianWiki and HanCinema

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Kim Hee Jung and Hwang Seung Eon - In 2017, Kim Hee Jung and Hwang Seung Eon starred in the K-drama “Part-Time Idol.” Here, Hee Jung and Seung Eon take on the characters of two aspiring K-pop idols who are training hard in hopes of getting launched as part of a co-ed idol group.AsianWiki

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Park Shin Hye and Jang Keun Suk - In the 2009 series “You Are Beautiful,” A-list actress Park Shin Hye took on the character of Go Mi Nam, the twin sibling of rock band member Go Mi Nyeo. Mi Nam replaced her brother Mi Nyeo and pretended to be a guy to be accepted in the group. Jang Keun Suk, however, played the band’s lead vocalist, Hwang Tae Kyung.The Movie Database and AsianWiki

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Lee Ji Eun (IU) - In the 2015 K-drama 'The Producers,' Lee Ji Eun's character is Cindy, a famous singer who debuted in the entertainment industry early at 13 years old and is known as 'ice princess' for her cold personality. EDAM

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