High-profile K-pop singers head to big screen
Fans will be able to see a host of their K-pop stars on the big screen in 2016.
Although it has become commonplace to see K-pop idol singers in dramas, playing either the lead or supporting roles, it is still rare to see them in movies.
The local film industry is expected to appeal to viewers next year with high-profile signer-turned-actors including Miss A’s Suzy, EXO’s D.O. and Xiumin and Lee Seung-gi.
Miss A’s Suzy rose to stardom after starring in a local film “Architecture 101” released in 2012. Following the movie, she was nicknamed “First love of nation” and has since starred in a number of dramas including “Dream High 2,” “Big” and “Gu Family Book.”
The 20-year-old singer-actress is set to star in the upcoming movie “The Hymn,” costarring actor Ryu Seung-ryong, which premieres next year.
EXO’s member D.O. made his name as an actor, playing a high school student with complicated characters in SBS’ hit drama “It’s Okay, That’ Love.”
Since, the 22-year-old continued his acting career, appearing in a number of dramas and movies including “Hello Monster” and “Cart.”
He is scheduled to play lead character Doo-young in the upcoming movie “Older Brother,” costarring Jo Jung-suk.
Exo’s another member Xiumin is going to follow suit. Although the lead vocalist has no acting career, he is said to appear in the upcoming film “Joseon Magician,” starring hit actor Yoo Seung-ho.
Lee Seung-gi, known as the Ballad Prince with his several hit songs, is also one of the most sought after male actors in the Korea’s entertainment scene.
Lee is scheduled to return to the big screen “Marital Harmony,” costarring Shim Eun-kyung next year.
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