True Beauty and 4 Other Best K-Dramas Starring K-Pop Stars
A tale of unequal love, a journey to a bygone era, and a gripping investigation.
Many K-pop idols prove that they are talented in all areas by acting in dramas. Here are five projects where two of the most popular fandoms in Korean culture intersect.
1. True Beauty, 2020-2021
The main character of the drama has complexes about her appearance. Everyone around her tells her that beauty is the most important thing in life. To cope with her complexes, the girl masters the art of makeup, thanks to which she suddenly becomes popular.
True Beauty is both a funny story and a complex drama about self-love and bullying in school. K-pop idol Cha Eun-woo plays the role of the main character's classmate who is caught up in a love triangle.
2. Rich Man, 2018
A remake of the Japanese drama Rich Man, Poor Woman. According to the plot, a billionaire programmer does not like to communicate with people. He sees everyone as a catch and avoids close relationships until a hardworking student appears in his life.
The girl gets into an argument with the main character at one of his company's presentations, and as a result, she unexpectedly receives a job offer.
EXO member Suho starred as the genius programmer.
3. Snowdrop, 2021-2022
A drama about a student fleeing political persecution. After a protest, one of the students hides him in her dormitory. Soon a romantic relationship develops between the main characters and they become a couple.
BLACKPINK's Jisoo played the female lead of the drama – a selfless girl who is willing to do anything for love.
4. Behind Your Touch, 2023
A love story about a veterinarian with psychic powers and a police officer exiled to the wilderness for a serious mistake. They must work together to learn more about the secrets of a small town and uncover the identity of the person behind the brutal crimes.
EXO's Suho plays an extremely kind store clerk who joins the main characters in their investigation.
5. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, 2016
A girl from modern Korea finds herself in the past, in the state of Ryeo. She is forced to accept the rules of the world she finds herself in and tries to survive.
One of the lead roles was played by the famous South Korean singer Lee Ji-eun, better known by her stage name IU. She was joined by Baek-hyun from the group EXO and Seohyun from Girls' Generation.