Netflix K-dramas Featuring K-Pop Stars: ‘Business Proposal, ‘Tomorrow’ & More
It's not uncommon for fans to see K-pop stars also trying out acting and eventually making a name for themselves in the world of K-dramas.
From first-generation idols like Eugene from S.E.S. to Baby V.O.X.'s Yoon Eun Hye, several K-pop celebrities are also thriving in the acting department, landing supporting and even lead roles.
With that said, check out these three Netflix K-dramas featuring your favorite K-pop idols.
'Hotel del Luna'
Aired in 2019, the fantasy rom-com "Hotel del Luna" series was among the most talked-about K-dramas at the time.
Headlined by IU, the singer-actress took on the role of Jang Man Wol, the owner of the Myeong-dong-based establishment, Hotel del Luna.
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Behind her innocent-looking, beautiful face lies a moody boss who is feared by her employees. However, she gradually softens after she meets Goo Chan Sung, played by Yeo Jin Goo.
Besides IU, rapper P.O., whose real name is Pyo Ji Hoo, plays a supporting role and takes on the character of Ji Hyun Joong, a longtime employee of Hotel Del Luna, who has worked as a doorman for 70 years.
Adding to the list of familiar faces is the late f(x) member Sulli, who had a surprise appearance as Ji Eun.
'Business Proposal'
The rom-com series depicts the story of an ordinary office girl named Shin Ha Ri who agreed to go on a blind date, but little did she know that she would get to meet the young and handsome CEO of their company, Kang Tae Moo.
Ahn Hyo Seop starred as the third-generation Chaebol, whose grandfather pushes him to meet someone.
Interestingly, Kim Se Jeong, a former member of I.O.I. and Gugudan, played the female lead.
Moreover, Choi Byung Chan from Victon took on the role of Shin Ha Ri's younger brother, Shin Ha Min, while Dal Shabet's Bae Woo Hee, played Shin Ha Ri's best friend Ko Yoo Ra.
'Tomorrow'
One of the underrated K-dramas of 2022, the webtoon-based series "Tomorrow" stars SF9's Rowoon as the main character, Choi Joon Woong.
He ends up living as a grim reaper after being in a coma due to an accident.
At the underworld, he gets to meet Goo Ryeon, played by Kim Hee Sun, and the leader of the Crisis Management Team, and team member Im Ryoong Gu, portrayed by Yun Ji On.
"Tomorrow" also stars Lee Soo Hyuk as the fearless grim reaper Park Joong Gil and veteran actress Kim Hae Sook as the underworld's Jade Emperor.
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Written by Geca Wills
