IU

IU is unquestionably the most popular female Kpop idol in Korean dramas. Her first experience acting in a Korean drama was in the teen drama Dream High. Her first leading role was in the Korean television series You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin. Her cast and crew praised her for her performance. She also received favorable critical acclaim and was nominated for the Excellence in Acting Award (Best Actress in a Serial Drama) at the 2013 KBS Drama Awards.

She hit her stride after appearing in the Korean drama The Producers and, a year later, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. This was the pinnacle of her popularity in China. This resulted in her best performance to date, when she starred in My Mister, one of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time. This success paved the way for her next major Korean drama hit, Hotel del Luna. Her acting has improved to the point where people forget her primary talent is singing and songwriting.