5 Best Idols Turned Actresses According to Industry Experts + Korean Netizens’ Reactions

Aside from shining on the stage as they perform, these 5 idols proved that they can also venture and shine in drama roles.

Here are the 5 best idols turned actresses chosen by industry experts according to a survey done by local Korean news portal "Star News."

#1 Yoona
Recent projects include: King The Land, Big Mouse and Confidential Assignment

#2 IU
Recent projects include: Dream, Broker and Hotel Del Luna

#3 Suzy
Recent projects include: Anna, Start-Up and Ashfall.

#4 Nana
Recent projects include: Mask Girl, Confession and Glitch.

#5 Kim Sejeong
Recent projects include: The Uncanny Encounter, Today's Webtoon and Business Proposal.


Representatives from entertainment management companies and production companies selected the actresses who performed the best this year and are anticipated for their future projects.

Korean netizens commented:

• All lineups are acknowledged.
• Waiting for Yoona's next work.
• I like Suzy’s acting.
• Nana is so good.
• Line-up approved...
• I only watched Yoona's works for a few seconds, so I had the prejudice that I couldn't get into her character because I heard Yoona's voice that I used to hear... I recently watched Exit and was surprised that it was okay. Really, this is why her movies are good and she's casted consistently. I think I understand.
• Oh... they only gathered people who are really good at everything.
• Yoona is really good haha. I watched Big Mouth and King the Land recently, and both of them are good. Yoona is a bit bright and cheerful like in Big Mouse - King the Land - Exit. However, she's not a confident villain, but she's a really capable character.
• Yoona's latest line-up is awesome hahaha.
• IU is a top singer, but she's also very popular as an actress.
• Yoona is really good. I think she has star quality, good screen control, and acting skills.

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