To become a successful idol singer today, except for a good vocal and/or dancing skill, acting has become another criterion as part of the challenge they might have to face. However, blindly entering the acting path with bad acting skill might result in harsh criticism. This might cause them to associate with the name of “bad actress/actor” for a long time and this is a name it will not be easily to get rid off.
Nowadays, some K-Pop idols are receiving more attention on their acting than their singing skills. After several years of hard work as trainees, they eventually achieve the goal and became singers. Even though there are always first times in any learning process including acting, but in some idols, they are gifted to have the talent and through the high exposure from participating in dramas, they become more popular.
In 2012, who are the good examples of idol singers have earned their fame through starring in drama?
# Miss A's Suzy: every boys' "first love"
Miss A's Suzy had played the female lead in the 2011 drama, "Dream High". In the drama, her straight forward and arrogant personality was loved by much audience. Suzy was criticized for her poor acting skill at the beginning. But with the enthusiasm she has for acting and the tireless efforts she gave in, she finally made it through to show the best of her and gave life to the role which later had earned her the Year End Best Rookie Actress Award.
Subsequently, Suzy took the role as the teenager year of Han Ga In in "Introduction to Architecture”, and this role became a big hit and it also earned her the name of “every boys' first love”. Even though it was her first time shooting for a big screen movie, but her lively and lovable personality has captured the hearts of so many fans, and it also made her to become very popular in the industry as well.
Suzy is a member of Miss A, but seemingly, her path in acting is rather bright
# Singer Seo In Gook: his authentic Busan dialect is very impressive
Seo In Gook is the champion of Mnet's "Super Star K 1". Not only did he sing well, he even has what it takes to become an actor.
In March of this year, Xu Renguo through the TV series "Love Rain" for the first time appeared in TV series. The Xuren Guo Although scenes, but since the TV broadcast, the audience of his acting praise again and again, half again debut a new role in the TV series.
Seo In Gook debuted as an actor in “Love Rain” this passed March. Even though he was only playing a supporting role, but he has been getting highly praised for his exceptional acting skill soon the drama has released, which has earned him an opportunity to reappear on the second half of the drama.
When it comes to the best of Seo In Gook, the TV series, “Respond 1997” is by far the best of his. The story of “Respond 1997” took place in 1997 in Busan. In which, Seo In Gook played the role as Yoon Yoon Jae, a handsome and diligent boy who can also sing well. His skill was totally brought into the role and he was able to perform with an authentic Busan dialect.
The Xuren Guo DEGREE ground, INFINITE members Hoya, Eun Ji Won starred answer 1997 "before the broadcast has not been much attention. But since the TV broadcast, inspired nostalgia student, male and female Xuren Guo DEGREE ground compared to the more popular activities as a singer.
“Respond 1997” starring Seo In Gook, Jung Eun Ji, INFINITE's Hoya; it was never the center of attention before its release. However, the drama hit the jack pot soon it began to air, the sotry line has much inspiration who older generation K-Pop fans. The idol actor and actress, Seo In Gook and Jung Eun Ji received much attention for their performance in the drama.
# A pink's Jung En Ji: compare to singing, acting is rather simple
Jung Eun Ji was debuted as a part of the girls group, A Pink last year. However, her performance at the drama, “Respond 1997” had earned her the fame. Her impressive acting skill was very compatible with the professional actors and been receiving much compliment since then. And since Eun Ji was born in Busan, she was able to speak in Busan dialect fluently. Moreover, her acting is very powerful yet packed with emotion that is very influencing.
Jung Eun Ji has now become a member representing A pink, and she is well known for her acting ability.
