Top 5 Up & Coming Male Idol Actors Who Deserve More Appreciation

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K-Pop idols debuting as actors is something that their fans eagerly look forward to. While some idols express their desire for acting themselves, in the case of others, fans anticipate their debut from instances such as music videos, musicals, and so on. Either way, the acting industry gains brand new potential every time a new actor debuts.

Here are 5 new male idol actors who deserve more attention for their talent!

1. MONSTA X's HyungWon

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If subtlety and nuance could be personified, they would take HyungWon's form. There's a quiet elegance in his acting that is truly rare and his ability to embody any character is impressive, to say the least. HyungWon has played the main roles in the dramas "Please Find Her" and "Fly, Again". We cannot wait to see HyungWon in even more diverse roles in the future.

2. PENTAGON's HongSeok

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2021 was truly HongSeok's year as he experimented with versatile characters and truly showed his best as an actor. "Blue Birthday" has to be one of his finest works yet and we couldn't be more proud of HongSeok for his amazing talent. In 2022, HongSeok is all set to appear in the webtoon-based drama "Aqua Man" as the main character Ji SungHoon.

3. Yoo YoungJae

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The former B.A.P member is a master of genres. His comedic timing is just as flawless as his serious acting and it is truly a delight to watch him. His characters Jo JoonWook in "Police University" and Kim Hwan in "Mr. Queen" will always be unforgettable. In 2022, YoungJae will appear in the BL webtoon-based drama "Spring Of Crush".

4. VICTON's ByungChan

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VICTON's ByungChan made a place for himself in millions of hearts with his dreamy performance in "The King's Affection" and is currently giving us even more reasons to fall for him as Shin HaMin in "Business Proposal". The possibilities are endless when it comes to ByungChan and we cannot wait for him to make all those possibilities a reality.

5. NU'EST's JR

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NU'EST member JR pours his soul into his art, whether that be music or acting. There is no doubt that he will only be walking on a road of flowers in his acting career because his immense talent is truly worth high praise. His character Lee Shin in "Let Me Be Your Knight" was an absolute scene-stealer, which makes us even more excited for his future in the film and television industry.