Kevin’s theater work deserves more hype. Musicals like 'Xcalibur' let him flex his vocals and acting simultaneously—something rare for idols turned actors. His portrayal of Arthur was charmingly earnest. Wish more fans knew about this side of him!
Eli’s move to acting was unexpected but fun. After UKISS disbanded, he starred in the web drama 'Sweet Revenge'—a teen-centric show that suited his vibe. It wasn’t groundbreaking, but it proved he could handle a lead role. Kinda makes you wonder what other idol-actors are hiding untapped potential.
Oh, this takes me back! UKISS was such a iconic group in K-pop’s second gen, and it’s cool to see some members branching into acting. Kevin, for instance, has been pretty active in musical theater—he starred in 'The Three Musketeers' and 'Xcalibur,' which showed off his vocal chops and stage presence. Eli also dipped his toes into acting with the Taiwanese drama 'Kuroko no Basuke' adaptation, though it flew under the radar for many international fans.
Dongho, post-UKISS, took on more serious roles, like in the drama 'What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim,' where he played a supporting character. It’s wild how their careers evolved—from idol stages to scripted scenes. I love seeing idols transition like this; it adds layers to their artistry. Makes me wanna revisit their old hits now!
Dongho’s post-idol career has been the most dramatic shift. He went from UKISS’s maknae to playing gritty roles, like in 'Missing 9.' His transformation’s impressive—dude even bulked up for action scenes. It’s refreshing when idols ditch the 'pretty boy' mold. Plus, his deep voice adds a unique edge to his characters. I’d kill to see him in a noir film next.
Y’know, I stumbled onto this topic while binge-watching K-dramas last week. Soojin from UKISS had a minor role in 'The Guardians'—a crime thriller that’s way darker than their bubblegum pop image. It’s fascinating how idols pivot to acting, often starting small. Hoon also appeared in 'The Miracle,' though his part was brief. It’s tough breaking into acting, but these guys are grinding. Makes me root for them even more!
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This year has had its ups and downs, with her stepbrother of almost ten years coming to live under the same roof after being raised apart after their parents married. The chaos and drama his appearance has brought since he despises not only his father but Kayla's mother too, has made home tense. He's a rude, defiant, and arrogant pain in her ass who is hellbent on causing trouble and listens to no one.
Dane is the polar opposite in every way - Vain, oversexed, a playboy who takes nothing seriously except booze, girls, and his motorbike while he rebels in every way against his father for ripping apart his family. Looking like a teen idol, acting like someone who doesn't need to take accountability for anything in his life, Kayla honestly cannot stand him. She sees a loser who will live on daddy's money and drink away his youth while sleeping with every girl in the county.
At 17, they have known one another most of their lives and never had any kind of friendly relationship. They have always been classmates but never friends and definitely not siblings. - but all that is about to change.
Getting drunk and asking the cute guy at the bar to pose as your fake boyfriend at your sister’s wedding? What could possibly go wrong… Not like he is a famous HOTTER THAN ALL HECK actor who is going to ask you to marry him so that he can get more time in the spotlight now that he is no longer relevant. Surely that won’t happen…
"And Action!”
I slowly lick my lips as I glance across the room at Trevor lying on the bed. His bare chest glows under the spotlights and practically begs to be touched. Can I keep myself under control?
What am I thinking? I have to keep myself reined in. I don't want to ruin anything between us. We are good friends and nothing more, but I can't confess to him I've had wet dreams of him almost every night.
Tiffany, a struggling up-and-coming actor, finally gets the break she has been wishing for and wins the leading role in a new drama. Her sexy co-star, Trevor, is someone she is familiar with and knows from her initial days of her first drama. They barely had any scenes together during that first drama, but they've developed a friendship and share the same agency and manager.
When the fans initially saw them together, they immediately wanted them to be a couple. This new drama provides them exactly that.
With her dreams finally coming true, will Tiffany be able to keep her secret hidden? Or will the intimate scenes with her handsome co-star unravel everything she has worked so hard to hide?
A promise that Phyllis Lu made when she was only five years old will lead her to marry her superstar idol.
If she was in love with the said idol, she would be extremely happy. However, her heart is with someone else. She had an unrequited love with her internet friend, whom she had never even met.
How will she lead a married life if she has another person in her heart?
Beth was quiet and had no friends at their university. Reasons why she's being bullied. And her number one bully, is no other than his oh-so-hot neighbor, Kian.
One day, she found herself in a dreadful situation. She had to choose between being Kian's woman or her scandal will be exposed.
The next day, they are suddenly married.
Heulwen is a young actress. She is always compared to the 'Nymph' actress. The first person she fell in love with after two years also left her to follow the 'Nymph' actress. The thing gets worse when she is blocked in the acting industry. She wishes there is someone capable of helping her get what she wanted.
Charmaine is a billionaire and owns many companies in many different fields. He hated being labeled and forced to marry by his mother. He wants to find a contract wife to annoy his family and the noble girls who always follow him.
Heulwen and Charmaine find each other and make a marriage contract. She plays an actress who takes advantage of the billionaire's fame to get the role she wants. He plays a billionaire infatuated with the beauty of a young and charming actress. The more they act, the more they stick together. Love is blossoming until Charmaine's past haunts him again and Heulwen's true identity is revealed.
Man, it's wild how time flies in K-pop! UKISS was such a staple of my teenage years, and seeing where the members are now feels nostalgic. As of 2024, only Kevin (Woo Sungho) is still actively promoting in K-pop—he's been doing solo work and variety gigs, which totally suits his upbeat personality. The others have branched out: Eli's focusing on family life after leaving the industry, Junyoung went into acting, Kiseop does musicals, and AJ (Jaeseop) is more behind-the-scenes now, producing. Hoon and Dongho left earlier for military service and personal ventures. It's bittersweet, but Kevin's energy keeps that UKISS spirit alive in small ways!
I miss their chaotic variety show appearances, though. 'Manmanhani' still slaps, and I occasionally binge their old MVs when I need a serotonin boost. Their dynamic was so unique—part of me hopes for a reunion stage someday, but for now, I’m just glad they’re all doing what makes them happy.