K-dramas starring idols are far from a novel concept, but viewers' standards are higher than ever. In the past decade, Korean film & television, music, and culture at large have been embraced on a global scale, making everything from BTS to Buldak ramen more popular than ever. Yet, there is a divisive ongoing trend wherein top K-pop artists pivot their careers to take on major acting roles.
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