Kim Jae Joong, Kim Hyun Joong and Choi Seung Hyun (T.O.P)

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Which Idols Made The Best Transition To Acting Roles?
It's rare these days for a drama not to have an idol in at least a small supporting role or appearing in a cameo.  But which idols would you say has already made the most successful transition from singing to acting?
Idols who are now thought of as actors include Kim Hyun Joong, Ok Taecyeon, Chansung, Suzy Bae, IU, and Kim Jaejoong. Sometimes the transition is almost seamless but occasionally the idols face daunting criticism.
In terms of the smoothest transition, and the level of acclaim, "Three Days" star Park Yoochun probably should take top honors.With his very first drama, "Sungkyunkwan Scandal," he earned rave reviews. And by his second drama, he was sure acting was going to work out.
"Acting is very interesting," he said. "Through Rooftop Prince I was happy to learn how interesting it could be to express the character."But he was not sure he was a good actor, modestly saying it was just that he was expressive and knew how to cry. And that he was observant of other people's actions. But that is exactly what acting is about.
Now that he has starred in several dramas, he can be pretty confident that he had talent.
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T.O.P. a.k.a. Choi Seung Hyun was the first member of the group BigBang to take an acting role but he liked it right away. He began with the role of the assassin Vick in "Iris," then appeared in the teenage drama "My 19."  His appearance in the film "71: Into The Fire" earned him praise and positive reviews and won him awards. But that's not to say it was easy.
He found it uncomfortable to see himself onscreen but says he needs to study his performances to improve. He also had problems with action scenes.
"I'm used to making big movements with music ringing in my ears, so I found it awkward to move without the music," he said. "Unlike when I'm dancing, I was embarrassed to be acting before the staff, too. It becomes easier when I'm really focusing on the acting, but I still have trouble when I have to do it again."
The idol-turned-actor won the Rookie Award at the Asia Star Awards for his role in "Alumni" and his film "The Commitment" was a box office success.




Kim Jaejoong Is The Latest Idol To Go For An Edgier, More Macho Look
In the last year a few idols known for their flower boy good looks have presented a tougher, edgier image. The best example may be Kim Hyun Joong, who cut off his feathery locks and muscled up for his album Breakthrough and his role as a streetfighter in "Inspiring Generation."
Before him, Lee Jun Ki, who first became famous for his pretty looks as an effeminate clown in "The King and the Clown," revved up his motorcycle and tough guy persona for his role in the action thriller  "Two Weeks."
Now JYJ's Kim Jaejoong is taking his turn. The latest stills of his new drama "Triangle" show him with a very macho look, short hair, leather jacket and motorcycle. In that drama he will play Jang Dong Chul, one of three brothers who get separated when they are young.
Despite having the same parents, the three brothers follow very different paths in life. The oldest, played by Lee Bum Soo, is a detective like his father was. Kim Jaejoong plays the second brother, the one who turns out to be a gangster. He used his fists to rise up in the ranks and become the boss of a mid-sized crime gang. The third brother, played by Im Siwan, is a chaebol, having been raised by a rich family.
Kim Jaejoong, who has been called "the prettiest man in Asia," as a gangster? This should be interesting. Kim Hyun Joong has proven it's possible. He did a great job of shedding his former flower boy image and looking battered but unbeatable.So far, Kim Jaejoong's roles have not tended toward the macho. In "Protect The Boss," he had his moments of plotting and scheming but he actually seemed like a nicer preferable second lead boyfriend over his onscreen cousin Ji Sung. In the film "Jackal is Coing," he's a Hallyu star that gets kidnapped.
"Time Slip Dr. Jin" was his most tough-guy role yet as he was a military officer.And yet whatever he acts in, he comes across as vulnerable, sweet and charming. He admits that some parts of acting still make him nervous. He doesn't like to look at his face onscreen. He worries. But at least he is not afraid to test the boundaries and try different types of roles.
A representative from Taewon Entertainmen, the company producing "Triangle," says the actor has really immersed himself in the role."He showed Young Chul's character really well in the first scene where he rides a motorcycle."What do you think of his new look? Will you tune in to watch this drama? Copyright ⓒ 2012 KDramaStars.com All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.


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