5 Idol-Actors Who Dominate Hallyu This 2023: Nana, Yoona & More!

As the Hallyu entertainment industry grows bigger and bigger, the prejudice against idols who venture into acting are also being taken down all thanks to the amazing roster of singer-actors.

In the past year, a lot of idol-actors have proven themselves with unstoppable charisma and solid acting chops from Kim Sejeong to Yoona.

Here are five idol-actors who flourished this year with their brand new works. Keep on reading to know more.

YoonA & Lee Junho

This 2023, YoonA and Lee Junho broke major records after they coupled up in the romantic comedy drama "King the Land."

The two topped the global charts for two consecutive months, and even gained a huge following much to their supporters' delight.

YoonA and Lee Junho first appeared as idols of the popular groups Girls' Generation and 2PM. They decided to transition into acting and successfully established themselves in the Hallyu scene.

Their effortless chemistry in the show is phenomenal, which continues to rake in attention globally even after its conclusion.

Nana

Nana who rose to fame as a member of After School made an impressionable return with the brand new series "Mask Girl."

In the new show," Nana erased her "it girl" idol image and completely transformed into a masked broadcast jockey who became a murderer overnight.

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Nana successfully captured the viewers with her impactful performance in "Mask Girl," which discusses the importance of womanhood, female friendships and self-esteem.

Netflix's "Mask Girl" even topped the global charts in more than 14 countries, proving its success.

Lee Jun Young

U-KISS' Lee Jun Young has long established his career with his dramas "May I Help You?," "Love and Leashes" and more.

However, his brief appearance in Nana's "Mask Girl" as a dangerous villain who violently abuses his own lover rendered the viewers speechless.

Lee Jun Young's change in image and solid acting gave the viewers a new perspective for the idol-actor's acting career as well as a worthwhile watching experience.

Kim Sejeong

I.O.I and Gugudan's Kim Sejeong didn't only flourish in the idol stage but also in the acting scene with her nonstop charms and outstanding synchronization with her respective role.

To recall, the idol-actress shook the entire Hallyu industry with her rom-com drama "Business Proposal" in 2022 with Ahn Hyo Seop.

This time, she once again boasts her charisma as she reprised her role as Do Ha Na in the second season of the smash hit series "The Uncanny Counter."

Kim Sejeong bid goodbye to her bubbly persona and showed off her girl crush aura as a paranormal-hunter in the show.

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Written by Elijah Mully.