Any drama or movie feels incomplete if the actors don’t fit well with their characters. Their acting skills make their characters feel alive. But it can get even better if they sing their hearts out in an OST (Original Soundtrack) in their own K-drama. However, thankfully, South Korean actors are too versatile for it.
Many actors have not only won hearts with their acting skills but have also secretly made our hearts flutter with their singing talents. But have you ever noticed which actors did double duty in their K-dramas? There’s a list of actors, including Kim Soo-Hyun, Ji Chang-Woo, and more, who have sung OSTs in their dramas. So, without further ado, let’s jump right in to read who showed their versatility on screen as well as at the recording studio.
Kim Soo-Hyun
Apart from his outstanding acting skills, Kim Soo-Hyun has always shown his versatility as a yodeler and singer. In his last K-drama Queen of Tears, the actor proved once again that he has heart-melting singing talent. He sang Way Home OST for the drama, and it gained massive love and appreciation from the audience. His performance in the drama also garnered the audience’s attention as he portrayed a married man as Baek Hyun-Woo. Previously, he sang for Dream High, My Love from the Star, and more.
Ji Chang-Wook
Before making it big in the acting world, Ji Chang-Wook debuted in the musical theatre. The actor has proved his versatility as an actor through his performances on a varied range of projects. However, he has often sung OSTs in the K-dramas that he featured in, including Suspicious Partner, Healer, and more. His acting skills, along with his singing talents, add more to his charmingness.
IU
Apart from being an actress, IU actively pursues a separate career in the music industry. She is well-known as a South Korean singer and has gained popularity for her albums and soundtracks. However, she has lent her voice to the dramas she featured in like Dream High, The Producers, and more. Not only that, she has also sung for other K-dramas as well like Crash Landing on You, The Greatest Love, and more.
Lee Jong-Suk
Popular South Korean actor Lee Jong-Suk has been ruling hearts with his acting skills for years. However, he made his debut as a singer a few years ago. He sang a beautiful track, “Come To Me,” for his drama While You Were Sleeping, in which he starred along with Bae Suzy.
Song Joong-Ki
Song Joong-Ki who gained massive popularity with his performance in the 2016 drama, Descendants of the Sun is also a great singer. In the drama, he was appreciated for his acting skills. But apart from that, his talent in the music industry deserves a special mention. He has sung beautiful OSTs in his K-dramas, The Innocent Man and Penny Pinchers. For The Innocent Man, he sang ‘Really’.
So, these are the Korean actors and actresses who have been in the acting industry but also showcased their mad singing skills. Over time, in many K-dramas, they have lent their voices to beautiful soundtracks.
