Hallyu or the Korean wave is one thing that has taken over the globe in the current years; it made the South Korean pop culture global. From the romantic K-Dramas, K-beauty skincare regimes, aesthetic streetwear clothing, and mouth-watering dishes like Korean fried chicken in the heart of Hallyu, the K-POP industry is much more than BTS and Blackpink. It is so loved and has become a global phenomenon. However, the language barrier vanishes because of the catchy tunes, insane dance choreography, mind-blowing colorful music videos, cinematography, production, and the idols who work to perfection for their fandom.
This industry is perfect because the idols start working as trainees from the young age of 10 years, go through highly competitive auditions, and are trained to perfection to enter the industry as idols. People don't know that not all are of Korean nationality; many are non-Korean and are from different parts of the world. Here is the list of the top 10 Chinese idols who became actresses.
1. Wang Feifei (Fei)
Wang Feifei, also professionally known as Fei, is a Chinese singer, actress, and entertainer who began her career as the lead vocalist in the South Korean girl group Miss A under JYP Entertainment. After the group's disbandment in December 2017, she started her solo career in acting. She is seen in the dramas: Dream High, Dream High 2, Temptation, Swan, Cover the sky, Shall we fall in love, My fabulous fable. Film: Dancing elephant.
2. Elkie Chong
Elkie Chong is a Hong Kong-based singer and actress in South Korea. She debuted in the South Korean girl group CLC 2016. Elkie is a well-known child actor and acted in about 20 dramas. She debuted in K-dramas in 2018 with Rich Family's Son. Some of the dramas she is a part of are: A Little Thing Called First Love, Love as a Predatory Affair, and The Menu.
3. Song Yanfei
Song Yanfei, also known as Cecilia Boey, is a Chinese-Australian singer, dancer, and actress. She was 15 when a Korean talent scout discovered her and was a trainee under JYP. After a severe knee injury, she was unable to debut under the girl group 6(MIX); later, she pursued her career in acting in China.
She was part of Detective Chinatown 2, The New Year's Eve of Old Lee. Dramas: Jade Lovers, Braveness of The Ming, The Dance of The Storm, Mr. Right, Hero Dog 3, CrossFire, etc.
4. Meing Meiqi
Meing Meiqi is a Chinese singer and actress. She debuted as a member of the South Korean-Chinese girl group WJSN or Cosmic Girls. She later made her acting debut in 2017 in the movie Autumn In My Heart and Marna.
She can be seen in the movies: Jade Dynasty, Step Up: Year of the Dance, Breaking Through. And drama: Boy Hood 2.
5. Victoria Song
Song Qian, also known as Victoria or Victoria Song, is a singer, dancer, actress, model, host, and author. She was scouted by SM Entertainment and made her debut as a member of the f(x).
She is seen in the movies: I AM, My Best Friend's Wedding, Wished, the City of Rock, and My New Sassy Girl. Dramas: The Chronicles of A Town Called Jian, When Love Walked In, Ice Fantasy, Ice Fantasy Destiny, A Life Time Love, Moonshine and Valentine, Broker.
6. Zhou Jieqiong (Kyulkung)
Zhou Jieqiong, professionally known as Kyulkung, is a singer-actress. She was signed under Pledis Entertainment in Shanghai and moved to South Korea. She was also a member of the girl group project I.O.I.
She debuted in acting recently in 2020 in a historical chinese mystery drama Miss Truth. She can be seen in the dramas: Legend of Fei, To Be With You, and Be My Princess.
7. Song Yuqi
Song Yuqi, aka Yuqi, is a singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is active as a soloist in China and the lead dancer and vocalist of the South Korean girl group (G) I-DLE, launched in 2018. She has been part of various television shows: The Gashinas, Law of the Jungle in Myanmar, Queendom, Keep Running, and I'm a Survivor.
8. Cheng Xiao
Cheng Xiao is a Chinese singer and dancer based in China and South Korea; she is in a South Korean-Chinese girl group called WJSN. She returned to China in 2018 and debuted as an actress in the drama project "Legend of Awakening."
She is part of the film: Detective Chinatown 3.
Dramas: Detective Chinatown, The World of Fantasy, Falling Into Your Smile, Lie to Love, and many more reality television shows.
9. Wu Xuanyi
Wu Xuanyi is a Chinese singer and actress; she was a member of the Chinese girl group Rocket Girls 101 and the South Korean-Chinese girl group WJSN. She joined Yuehua Entertainment and, in 2014, moved to South Korea. Later joined Starship Entertainment and became a trainee. She joined two travel variety shows after her debut with Rocket Girls 101. Space Challenge and Nice to Meet You. She is seen in the film: Marna and the drama Douluo Continent and did many television shows.
10. Cao Lu
Cao Lu is a Chinese singer, actress, and television personality. She made her debut in the South Korean girl group Fiestar and left the company after the group's disbandment in 2018.
She can be seen in the dramas: The Sound of Your Heart, Missing Nine, and Legal High. She is part of many reality-variety shows too.
