Controversy Over Choosing Idol To Become Actor In Korean Drama

Jisoo BLACKPINK (Instagram @sooyaaa__)

JAKARTA - Yesterday, Tuesday, August 18, YG Entertainment announced BLACKPINK's Jisoo will debut as an actor in the Korean drama titled Snowdrop. Even though he hasn't had any experience yet, Jisoo was chosen to be the main character in the drama.

Suddenly, this raises debate. On the one hand, they consider Jisoo's choice as the main character because he is joining the name BLACKPINK. On the other hand, some consider idols to be ordinary actors.

I don't know when K-pop idols can transform into actors. Tracing 2000, most of them appeared as cameos. However, seeing K-pop's never-ending popularity, the drama production team is aware of the effect these young idols are giving from, from ratings to good broadcast rights sales.

Starting from a Supporting Role

Most idols start their acting careers from supporting roles in order to explore different spheres of drama from the world of music. Im Siwan of ZE: A for example, he first acted in the drama Moon Embracing the Sun as young Heo Yeom.

It took Siwan years to get the main role in the drama Misaeng. At that time, his role as Jang Geu Rae really caught the audience's attention.

Idol and acting can be balanced

Unlike Im Siwan, there are many idols who can balance their idol careers with acting. In addition to agency support, this idol is considered capable of sorting out the acting projects that are taken. For example, soloists IU, Junho 2PM and DO EXO.

Starting from a young age, they have taken them on various occasions. IU, who is known as a versatile star, doesn't want to stop in the world of music. He also dominates every acting project. This year alone, he is in the process of producing the film Dream.

In addition, EXO's DO, the main vocalist in the group is good at separating the time between filming and activities with the group. Because when the name EXO was on the rise, at the same time DO also acted in a number of prestigious films and dramas.

Start Debut with Main Cast

BLACKPINK's Jisoo is not the first person to debut as the main character. Previously, there was the name Eunwoo from ASTRO. He became Do Kyung Seok in the drama My ID is Gangnam Beauty. When he played the character of a webtoon, his acting was heavily criticized.

Having an attractive face is not a guarantee of Eunwoo's acting ability. He is considered unable to act naturally. But in fact, he continues to be selected as the main character.

The factor of a successful idol becoming an actor depends on a good script and storytelling and the talent that person actually has. Just look at the Reply series that managed to catapult Girls Day's Hyeri and Apink's Eunji. The role they got in the drama made their name even more popular.

Maybe, that fear is what some people feel when they hear the news that Jisoo is getting the main role in Snowdrop. But seeing Jisoo acting in Arthdal Chronicles doesn't feel like we need to judge from the start. We look forward to Jisoo's acting in this drama.