Why Idols Are Quitting K-Pop for Acting!

There are many cases of K-Pop idols who quit being an idol and started focusing solely on acting!

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[Aestheticallyme-rj]

It's sad that some k-pop idols don't get paid 😢 the way they give their all in comebacks and mv making, the entertainment industry should change

[Nonbinary_Diplomat]

1. More pay

2. Higher social reputation

3. Your profession is respected by the public

[Beomgyuhour]

Cha eun woo is still an idol and even made a solo album recently

[soobiesbigtoe]

Idk why people say ‘first’ ‘second’ or whatever because your not getting rewarded like damn 💀

[dianaosazenaye]

Being able to have a job after being an idol is a blessing
Have two jobs: another blessing

[ayegirl]

Probably because the kpop idol career is so toxic especially the fans. International and Korean fans wanna cancel everyone for dumb shit and it’s always a competition on who’s the better idol, who’s the generation leader, who’s the it girl or it boy, who’s the better dancer or singer like it’s soooo ridiculous and embarrassing…

[WhippedForJeonJungkook]

Kpop idols can be ambitious and versatile, they have opportunities to try many different endeavours so if they have the talent for it, they can also be successful actors starring in kdramas and film. it's no surprise many are leaving to try acting, being a K-pop idol is too pressured, it's no wonder they eventually tire of it. It's great that as Artists, they can do this, they are lucky to be in the business they are in

[bottleflip]

all exo members are actors and are still very populair!!!
HAPPY EARLY 12TH ANNIVERSARY EXO&EXOL!!! WE ARE ONE!!

[weloosw]

btw eunwoo started acting right after his debut from small roles to lead roles now and he still release music and perform live

[mysteriogaming]

I really hate that being to old in the industry is a thing in Korea I just hate it you don’t see that in the west and even japan I recently discovered an artist in japan and the artist started his career in his 50’s that would never happen in Korea and I really hope it changes soon where the Korean industry doesn’t care about age anymore

[fahimmaf]

Having two job is hard. Thats why i respect EXO D.O, he is still a singer and an actor with many movies with such a pack schedule.

[maggskim]

Another example is Rowoon (ex SF9 member) once fnc started to notice he was more popular they never promoted him whenever SF9 would come back which is why a lot of people didn’t know he was an idol… Anyways please Stan SF9 and Rowoon✨

[dimis.D]

Less stress, less hate, enough sleep. It's understandable . K-pop is a cold world where idols are trying their best not to slip bc fans gonna eat them alive.

[HakuMata_Snacks]

There was this Games Caterer episodes where artists under starship, both actors and idols joined. You can see how the actors still can chat during bus rides but idols just slept all throughout. Life as idols is very tiring especially during comeback cycles. They have to learn choreographies, record, go for ads/photoshoot, preparing tours, fansign, do IG/weverse live, doing variety/shows, even maybe compose/write their own songs. It seemed that it was known that life as idols are not sustainable in long run.

[zerobaseone_BlueParadiseOutNow]

& than theres my bias Kim Jiwoong of ZB1 who debuted as an Idol at 17 with INX in 2017, disbanded in their rookie year, tried to redebut twice in 2 other groups (ATEEN & B.I.T) but treated like crap by their companies... in 2020 he then switched to acting, he built up his fanbase as a web drama actor, gaining huge popularity in 2 K-BLs with his acting partner also an Idol Yoon Seobin...then in 2023 through Idol survival show Boys Planet he got his big Idol break to redebut in ZEROBASEONE...he was 24, haters said he was too old to redebut but he did & it was mostly his acting fanbase that voted for him to achieve his dreams of performing on stage again😭♥️, in ZB1 hes won so many Rookie of the Yeaar awards, achieved million unit selling albums, performed all over the world for thousands of Zerose fandom, its a beautiful compelling story, Jiwoong may go back to acting after his Idol dream ends but whatever he does he has his loyal fanbase called Woongdeongies & OT9 Zerose, that support him 1000%!❤🦋💪🙏🌹

[ETanishkaLolage]

I feel some idols are actually not solo material so they venture into different genre

[unclov]

They say people nowadays change their careers 5-7 times in their lifetime. It’s normal to move on if you found something else that interests you.

[Lavender-xxzo]

Who wish to idol now
Its far better to be an actor, its far less toxic

[sarinasweety]

Kyungsoo is an amazing actor. Even praised by critics and professionals in the acting industry. He is coming back with a new solo album on May 7th. Please look forward to it.

[astrovrse]

Eunwoo's in the thumbnail but he IS NOT quitting!! he is still a part of Astro and released a solo album, and astro released a song both in February, he has a new drama out Wonderful World and is on a tour