14 K-Pop idols who excel as musical actors/actresses

Jo Kwon, Sandeul, Suho, Baekhyun, Chen, Luna, Sunggyu, Junsu (XIA), Seohyun, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, Leo, Hyungsik, Yoseob

1. Seohyun

Seohyun truly shines on stage and has proven her superb acting skills multiple times. She has established herself as not only an idol but also an actress through her appearances in 'Moon Embracing the Sun,' 'Gone with the Wind,' and 'Mamma Mia.'

2. f(x)'s Luna

Luna's powerful vocals and dance skills help her shine in musicals. She has performed in nine different musicals, including 'In the Heights,' 'Coyote Ugly,' and 'High School Musical.'

3. EXO's Baekhyun

It's no surprise that Baekhyun starred in a musical, especially with his unbeatable singing capabilities. He surprised fans with his outstanding performance in 'Singin' In the Rain.'

4. Super Junior's Ryeowook

Ryeowook is not only an expert singer but also a well-established actor. His singing and acting skills dominated many musicals including 'High School Musical,' 'Goddess is Watching,' and 'Flaming Sonata.'

5. INFINITE's Sunggyu

Sunggyu made his musical theatre debut in 2012, starring in 'Gwanghwamun Sonata.' Since then, he has participated in many other musicals, some of which include 'Vampire,' 'In the Heights,' and 'All Shook Up.'

6. Jo Kwon

Jo Kwon is certainly an amazing musical actor who puts in all of his effort on stage. He has starred in 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' and 'On a Starry Night.'

7. VIXX's Leo

Leo never fails to surprise fans with his soaring vocals and stunning acting on stage. His presence is undeniable in his appearances on 'Monte Christo' and 'Mata Hari.'

8. EXO's Suho

Suho has proven his acting skills not just in dramas, but also in his musical theatre performances. He has participated in 'The Last Kiss,' 'School OZ,' and 'The Man Who Laughs.'

9. Super Junior's Kyuhyun

Kyuhyun is one of the most notable K-Pop idols in the musical theatre industry. He has taken on the main role in multiple musicals, including 'Three Musketeers,' 'Catch Me If You Can,' 'Moon Embracing the Sun,' 'Singing' in the Rain,' and 'Mozart!'

10. Highlight's Yoseob

As the main vocalist of Highlight, Yoseob certainly shines on stage. He's a musical theatre expert, with appearances in 'Gwanghwamun Sonata,' 'Full House,' 'Zorro,' 'Robin Hood,' and 'Cinderella.'

11. ZE:A's Hyungsik

ZE:A is known for his acting skills in top dramas like 'Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth' and 'Strong Girl Bong-soon.' But he's also famous for his lead roles in musicals like 'Temptation of Wolves,' 'Gwanghwamun Love Song,' and 'Bonnie and Clyde.'

12. EXO's Chen

Chen is famous for his unbeatable vocals, and these superb singing abilities certainly help him on the musical stage. He made his musical theatre debut in 2015, playing Benny in 'In the Heights.'

13. JYJ's Junsu

Junsu is a musical theatre king. He has performed in front of sold-out crowds in musicals like 'Mozart!' 'Tears of Heaven,' 'Elizabeth,' 'Death Note,' and 'Dracula.'

14. B1A4's Sandeul

Sandeul's powerful vocals are a blessing when he performs on stage. He has wowed fans through his performances in 'All Shook Up,' 'Cinderella,' 'Three Musketeers,' and 'Iron Mask.'

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