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22 K-Pop Idols Who Have Starred In BL K-Dramas
K-pop idols have increasingly expanded their careers into Korean BL dramas (or even started out as actors first!), captivating viewers with fresh chemistry and heartfelt storytelling. From rookie to seasoned idols, these performers have stepped beyond the stage and into compelling on-screen romances. Here’s a look at 22 idols who have entered the world of BL and left a memorable impression. ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Ji Woong Kim Ji Woong, best known as a member of ZEROBASEONE, has been working in the K-drama industry since 2017. The idol-actor has appeared in several K-dramas including two BLs: “Kissable Lips,” a vampire campus romance, and “Roommates of Poongduck 304,” a roommate + office romance. Start watching “Roommates of Poongduck 304”: ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Junseo Having previously debuted in 1THE9 and WEi, Junseo recently re-debuted in ALPHA DRIVE ONE after competing on “BOYS II PLANET.” In 2025, he starred in the BL “Secret Relationships” as Da On, an office worker entangled in a toxic dynamic with three men: his coworker, a former senior, and that senior’s boyfriend. B.A.P’s Yoo Young Jae B.A.P’s Yoo Young Jae starred in the 2022 BL drama “Spring of Crush.” In the drama, Sal Byeol (Kim Song) disguises his identity as Choi Hye Sung, the third daughter of the Choi family, and gets in an arranged marriage with Geum Sung (Yoo Young Jae). Geum Sung slowly finds himself falling for Hye Sung. DKZ’s Jaechan and former KNK member Park Seo Ham DKZ’s Jaechan and former KNK member Park Seo Ham starred in one of the most famous Korean BLs, “Semantic Error,” in 2022. Based on a webtoon, “Semantic Error” follows Chu Sang Woo (Jaechan), an antisocial computer science student who becomes project partners with Jang Jae Young (Park Seo Ham), a popular design student. Despite their opposite personalities, love gradually blooms as they spend more time together. Start watching “Semantic Error”: Also watch Park Seo Ham in “Our Universe”: OMEGA X’s Yechan and Jaehan How does chemistry within idol group members translate on screen in a BL? The answer is OMEGA X’s Yechan and Jaehan in “A Shoulder to Cry On.” Based on a webtoon of the same name, the drama follows Da Yeol, an archery student who is falsely accused of harassment by the popular student Tae Hyun. As the two begin to understand each other’s personal struggles, their prejudices slowly disappear. Start watching “A Shoulder to Cry On”: OMEGA X’s Kevin Another OMEGA X member, Kevin recently starred in the BL drama “My Bias is Showing.” The drama follows the story of Ye Jun (Kevin), who hides that he is a K-pop fan. One day, his bias Si Yeol (Kim Kang Min) appears at his school. B1A4’s Gongchan In “Unintentional Love Story,” B1A4’s Gongchan took on the role of Ji Won Young, an employee of a large company who needs to win the heart of ceramic artist Yoon Tae Joon (Cha Seo Won), the company chairman’s favorite artist, in order to return to work after being in danger of being dismissed from his job. Newkidd’s Jin Kwon Jinkwon of Newkidd starred in the 2024 BL “Jazz for Two.” The story follows Han Tae Yi (Ji Ho Geun) and Yoon Se Heon (Jinkwon), two pianists placed in the same group for a skills evaluation, who grow closer while practicing together. Newkidd’s Lee Minwook and VERIVERY’s Yongseung Newkidd’s Lee Minwook and VERIVERY’s Yongseung worked together in the 2024 vertical K-BL “You Want Some?” The 50-episode series, with each episode running about two minutes, tells the story of two friends, Jae Heon (Lee Minwook) and Sun Woo (Yongseung). Every girl Jae Heon likes ends up falling for Sun Woo, and out of frustration, he decides to find out what makes his best friend so irresistible. Former THE BOYZ member Hur Hyun Jun (Hwall) After leaving THE BOYZ in 2019 due to injury, Hur Hyun Jun made his BL debut in “Color Rush.” Adapted from the web novel of the same name, this fantasy drama is set in a world of “monos,” people who cannot see color, and “probes,” their soulmates who allow them to see it. When Ko Yoo Han, played by Hur Hyun Jun (Hwall) meets his probe Yeon Woo (Yoo Jun) and becomes overwhelmed, he begins to avoid him, only to find himself continually drawn back. Start watching “Color Rush”: Also watch Hur Hyun Jun in “My Girlfriend is the Man!”: VIXX’s Hyuk VIXX’s Hyuk is no stranger to the K-drama industry, having made a cameo debut in “Heirs” in 2013. However, his first BL role came in 2022 with “Color Rush 2.” Set in the same universe as “Color Rush,” the second season follows a different couple and centers on Choi Yeon Woo (Yoo Jun), a mono searching for his missing probe, Kim Se Hyun (Hyuk). Start watching “Color Rush 2”: Former MYTEEN member Lee Tae Vin and AHOF’s Woongki Lee Tae Vin, formerly of MYTEEN, and AHOF’s Woongki both starred in the 2024 drama “Love for Love’s Sake.” The fantasy romance drama is about 29-year-old Tae Myung Ha (Lee Tae Vin) who falls into the game he creates as his 19-year-old self and is given the mission to bring happiness to his favorite character Cha Yeo Woon (Cha Joo Wan). VIXX’s Leo Like Hyuk, VIXX’s Leo also made a cameo appearance in “Heirs.” In 2022, he starred in his first Korean BL “Happy Ending Romance.” The drama follows Cha Jung Woo (Park Hyun Chul), a once-promising writer whose career pretty much collapses after he speaks out against corruption. When the world seems to turn against him, he finds refuge with Han Tae Young (Ha Jong Woo), a young publisher, whom Jung Hyun (Leo), a fellow writer, doesn’t quite trust. Start watching “Happy Ending Romance”: A.C.E’s Junhee Although A.C.E’s Junhee had appeared in K-dramas through cameo roles, he took on his first lead role in the 2021 BL “Tinted with You.” The drama weaves together two timelines: one follows the deposed king Lee Heon (Yoo Hyun Woo) and his loyal guard Geum (Kim Tae Jung), while the other centers on present-day art student Jung Eun Ho (Junhee), who forms a romantic connection with a modern-day Lee Heon while working on a painting of the former king. Start watching “Tinted with You”: CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Jeon Minwook Jeon Minwook, who debuted in CLOSE YOUR EYES after ranking third on JTBC’s survival show “PROJECT 7,” appeared in “Love Class 2,” where he plays Lee Hyeon, a student who falls in love at first sight with his young tutor Kim An (Kim Yong Seok). SF9’s Zuho Zuho, who debuted as the main rapper of SF9 in 2016, has balanced his idol career with acting. In 2023, he starred in the childhood-friends-to-lovers BL “Starstruck.” The story revolves around Seo Han Joon (Kim In Seong), who has long harbored feelings for his best friend Jo Yoo Jae (Zuho) and believes they are unrequited, until he discovers otherwise. VICTON’s Subin Subin of VICTON has appeared in several K-dramas over the years, and most recently, he starred in the BL rom-com “Peach Trap.” The drama is about Do Ha (Subin), who has never been in a relationship, as he gets entangled with the three men Taek Gyeon (Cha Se Jin), Yeon Sang (Lee Do Han), and Ha Ram (Cha Yu Hyun). Wanna One’s Yoon Ji Sung Making his BL drama debut most recently, Yoon Ji Sung of the project group Wanna One starred in the 2025 drama “Thundercloud Rainstorm,” which tells the story of Lee Il Jo (Yoon Ji Sung) and Seo Jeong Han (Jeong Riu) whose relationship—initially formed out of sympathy—slowly evolves into jealousy and possessiveness. Also check out Soompi’s BL K-drama masterlist here! Javeria is a binge-watching specialist who loves devouring entire K-dramas in one sitting. Good screenwriting, beautiful cinematography, and a lack of clichés are the way to her heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to multiple artists across different genres and stans the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You can talk to her on Instagram @javeriayousufs. Currently watching: “Our Universe,” “The Art of Sarah,” and “Sniper Butterfly.“Looking forward to: “Shining,” “Four Hands,” “Boyfriend on Demand,” and “The Practical Guide to Love.”
Bae In Hyuk And Roh Jeong Eui Enjoy Loving Moments In “Our Universe”
Bae In Hyuk and Roh Jeong Eui begin a sweet romance “Our Universe”! “Our Universe” is a romance drama that follows Sun Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Woo Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui), two in-laws who harbor deep misunderstandings about each other but unexpectedly end up raising their nephew Woo Joo together. After moving in under the same roof, they embark on a journey of personal growth and blossoming romance. Spoilers In the previous episode, Sun Tae Hyung and Woo Hyun Jin realized their true feelings and shared a kiss, signaling the start of their romance. The newly released stills below show the pair growing closer as a couple. Sitting together at the dining table, they joke around and hold hands, creating a warm atmosphere. Their relationship shifting from in-laws to lovers adds to the excitement. More stills show Sun Tae Hyung and Woo Hyun Jin on a trip with Sun Woo Joo (Park Yu Ho). Sun Tae Hyung holds a camera, Woo Hyun Jin smiles brightly, and Sun Woo Joo strikes a peace sign, radiating cozy vibes. However, a pre-released preview video showed a scene in which Woo Hyun Jin receives mail from the family court. Attention is now focused on what kind of change may come for the two amid their happy atmosphere. The production team said, “Sweet moments between Sun Tae Hyung and Woo Hyun Jin, who have entered lovey-dovey mode, will be depicted. Please stay tuned to see what changes the unexpected news will bring to their relationship.” The next episode of “Our Universe” will air on March 11 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
Lee Yoo Mi Joins Kim Nam Gil In Talks For New Sci-Fi Drama
Lee Yoo Mi may star in a new drama alongside Kim Nam Gil! On March 11, Lee Yoo Mi’s agency stated that she has received an offer to appear in the upcoming SBS drama “Nightmare” (literal translation) and is positively reviewing it. “Nightmare” is a sci-fi hero drama set in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) can enter human dreams and design nightmares for criminals. Instead of going to prison, offenders face a dark hero’s “nightmare” that keeps them from sleeping for even a single night. The series focuses on a story of technology that manipulates the human subconscious and the large-scale crimes tied to it. Lee Yoo Mi has been offered the role of Jang Gyu Eun, a police officer haunted by a tragic childhood accident. Gyu Eun is a character who overcomes her horrific past and pursues revenge without hesitation. Earlier on March 6, it was reported that Kim Nam Gil will take on the male lead role. In response to the report, Kim Nam Gil’s agency GILSTORY ENT stated the same day, “Kim Nam Gil has received an offer to appear in ‘Nightmare’ and is reviewing it. His participation has not been confirmed.” Kim Nam Gil is in talks to play Kim Tae Yi, a detective in the Violent Crimes Unit 1 at the Southern Police Station. A detective with sharp judgment and relentless investigative skills, he handles dangerous investigations within the police force. Despite losing his parents at a young age, Kim Tae Yi possesses a strong sense of justice and is a unique figure, often wielding a knife instead of a gun in the field. “Nightmare” is currently in pre-production and is expected to start filming soon. Stay tuned for more updates!
Kim Go Eun Teases The New Season With A Radiant Smile In "Yumi's Cells 3" Poster
TVING’s original series “Yumi’s Cells 3” has unveiled its first teaser poster! Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi (Kim Go Eun)—from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. Returning after three years, “Yumi’s Cells 3” follows Yumi, once an ordinary office worker, as she becomes a star author after much hard work. Although she achieves great success as a romance novelist who captures the hearts of her readers, love remains the most difficult challenge for Yumi. The village of her cells seems to be in a state of quiet pause with nothing exciting happening until the arrival of Soon Rok (Kim Jae Won), who brings a refreshing change to Yumi’s life. The teaser poster immediately draws attention with Yumi’s lovable, radiant smile. The line, “It’s been a while—this soft, melty feeling in my heart,” signals the start of a new story that will once again shake up Yumi’s cells’ village. The return of Yumi’s adorable cells—still devoted solely to her—adds to the excitement, from the Love Cell, which played a major role last season, to the Writer Cell as well as other cells that laugh and cry with Yumi. On top of that, a brand-new cell—wearing a heart on its head and holding the number 3 symbolizing the third season—sparks curiosity about what kind of performance it will bring. Kim Jae Won stars as Soon Rok, a producing director (PD) in the editorial department at Julie Publishing, who is assigned to Yumi and delivers not-so-sweet “hard truths” despite his sweet-looking face. Anticipation grows over what kind of chemistry Kim Go Eun and Kim Jae Won will showcase. “Yumi’s Cells 3” will premiere on April 13 at 8:50 p.m. KST as the follow-up to “Siren’s Kiss.”
IU And Byeon Woo Seok Shock The Nation With Their Marriage Announcement In New Drama "Perfect Crown"
MBC’s upcoming drama “Perfect Crown” has released new stills featuring IU and Byeon Woo Seok in character! Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” will tell the love story of Sung Hee Joo (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Yi An (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king. In the drama, Sung Hee Joo, the head of Castle Beauty, has it all—beauty, ability, and wealth—but because the authority of the aristocratic class is so powerful, she constantly runs up against the limits of her status as a commoner and a child born out of wedlock. Prince Yi An likewise wins the support of the Korean public thanks to his striking looks and innate dignity, yet he lives with himself hidden away due to his position as the royal family’s second son—a role in which he must neither shine nor raise his voice. When Sung Hee Joo and Prince Yi An suddenly announce their marriage, 21st-century constitutional-monarchy Korea is thrown into an uproar. Amid rising suspicion about what truly lies behind the relationship between Sung Hee Joo and Prince Yi An, the newly released stills capture everything from their past and present to their future, tracing the path that leads Sung Hee Joo and Prince Yi An to become husband and wife. The photos from their days as students at the Royal School raise curiosity about the two of them and their memories from those school years. Also intriguing is the sight of the pair—who first met as influential figures representing the business world and the royal family—gradually growing closer to each other after becoming newlyweds. Viewers are curious about what inevitable story could have led Sung Hee Joo and Prince Yi An to become a married couple despite the gulf in their social status. “Perfect Crown” premieres on April 10 at 9:40 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!
"Honour" Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet + "Siren's Kiss" Rises
ENA’s “Honour” went out on an all-time high in viewership! On March 10, the legal mystery thriller ended on the highest ratings of its entire run. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale of “Honour” scored an average nationwide rating of 4.7 percent: a new personal record for the show. Meanwhile, tvN’s new drama “Siren’s Kiss” took first place in its time slot across all cable channels with an average nationwide rating of 4.3 percent. Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Honour”!