Article: Top 10 Korean Actors And Actresses Who Sing In Their Own Movie/Drama

Have you ever wondered which of your favourite Korean drama actors has worked on multiple projects at the same time? Do you want to be the main lead character and the singer of the show's official soundtrack? We've got you covered! We've compiled a list of the ten most well-known Korean drama actors and actresses who have demonstrated their incredible talent not only onscreen but also in the recording studio! Scroll down to see these Korean actors who performed songs apart from just being actors and actresses.

10. Song Joong Ki

Song Joong-Ki is an actor and MC from South Korea. He is popular for his roles in dramas like ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’ and ‘Deep Rooted Tree’. He is also well known for his host role on the music show ‘Music Bank’. He made his debut in the film named ‘Frozen Flower’ in the year 2008 and then went to

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host the KBS music show regularly. From 2010 to 2011, he was also a cast member of the variety show ‘Running Man’. Aside from being a top Hallyu icon, Song Joong Ki is also a talented singer. He has a beautiful ability to carry a tune.

 

9. Park Bo-Young

Park Bo-Yeong (Bo-Yeong Park) was born in Jeungpyeong. She began acting in middle school as a member of the video production club. She enrolled in the Department of Theater and Film at Dankook University. 'Bimal-Eui Gyo-Jeong' from EBS is her official television drama debut, and 'If You Were Me 4' is her official film debut. Check out the soundtracks to "Oh My Ghost”, "On Your Wedding Day”, "Scandal Makers”, and "Hot Young Bloods" to listen to her finest works.

 

8. Lee Jong Suk

Lee Jong-Suk was born in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Korea on September 14, 1989. He is a famous actor as well as a producer who is well-known for his part in ‘Romance Is a Bonus Book’ (2019), ‘I Hear Your Voice’ (2013), and ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (2012). The multi-talented actor began his career as a model who can also sing and dance. He performs two original songs in the series "While You Were Sleeping", and occasionally performs at fan meetings. During a fan meeting in 2017, he also danced to Psy's "New Face”. The actor performed two songs for the "While You Were Sleeping" soundtrack, in which he co-starred with Bae Suzy.

 

7. Park Bo Gum

South Korean actor Park Bo-Gum, was awarded numerous acting awards and nominations. He turned out to be the youngest artist to be named Gallup Korea's Actor of the Year in 2016, and he became the first actor to top the Forbes magazine's Korea Power Celebrity list in the year 2017. As a gift to his fans and supporters, the actor also released a single titled "All My Love" for his debut anniversary.

 

6. Lee Min Ho

Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor best known for starring in dramas such as ‘Boys Over Flowers’, ‘City Hunter’, and ‘Heirs’. He began his career in 2006 and has since appeared in several TV shows, short dramas, and minor film roles. In 2009, he rose to prominence as Gu Jun Pyo in the film ‘Boys Over Flowers’. City ‘Hunter’ (2011) and ‘Heirs’ (2013) made him a well-known Asian actor. Lee also released an album called "My Everything" in 2013 and contributed to the soundtracks of ‘Boys Over Flowers’ and ‘Heirs’.

 

5. Ji Chang Wook

Ji Chang-Wook was born on July 5, 1987, in Anyang, Korea. He is a well-known actor, having appeared in ‘Healer’ (2014), ‘Fabricated City’ (2017), and ‘Empress Ki’ (2013). He started his career in musical theatre. When auditioning for the department of theatre and film at Dankook University, he sang a song from ‘Les Miserables’. He can play the piano and sing well, performing on many of his film and television soundtracks.

 

4. IU

Lee Ji Eun, also known as IU, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress. On September 18, 2008, IU made her debut single, “Lost Child”. However, she did not achieve mainstream popularity until December 2010, when her hit song "Good Day" catapulted her fame, earning her the moniker "Nation's Little Sister”. With her consistent top-charting success, as well as her heavy involvement in composing, lyric writing, and album production, she has built a formidable reputation as the "Music Queen/Goddess" over the years. Until this day, she remains the best female solo in music and is one of the most influential celebrities in the circle.

 

3. Seo Jun Park

Park, the oldest of three brothers, was born on December 16, 1988, in Seoul. After graduating from An-Nam High School, he attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts and enlisted for mandatory military service in 2008. Park made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2011 when he appeared in the music video for Bang Yong-single Guk's “I Remember”. Following which, he appeared in other dramas like ‘Dream High 2’ (2012), ‘Pots of Gold’ (2013), and ‘Witch's Romance’ (2014). From October 2013 to April 2015, he hosted ‘Music Bank’.

 

2. Park Shin-Hye

Park Shin-Hye was born in Gwangju, South Korea, but raised in Paju. Shin Hye attended Chung-Ang University in Korea, where she studied music, theatre, and singing. Shin-Hye made her debut in ‘Stairway to Heaven’, a Korean drama series. She then appeared in another Korean series, ‘You're Beautiful’, alongside co-star Jang Keun-Suk. She is not only a talented actress, but she also sings! “Tree of Heaven”, “The Heirs”, “Pinocchio”, “You're Beautiful”, “Cyrano Agency”, and “Hearstrings” were among the dramas in which she lent her voice.

 

1. Kim Soo Hyun

Soo-Hyun Kim is one of East Asia's brightest stars. He turned out to be a musical genius in the teen drama 'Dream High.' His popularity skyrocketed in 2012 when he starred as the young king Lee Hwon in the drama ‘Moon Embracing the Sun’, which achieved a peak recorded viewer rating of 42.2% and earned the title of ‘national drama’. Despite appearing in these dramas as a cast member, he also contributed to the soundtracks of “Dream High”, “Moon Embracing the Sun”, and “My Love from the Star”.