Sometimes K-Pop idols speak of their desire to step into acting. Sometimes even just after they debut. They probably see it as a step in their careers.
"Rain, aged 16, debuted as a member of a boy band named Fanclub (팬클럽).
[3] Despite releasing two albums, the group failed to be commercially successful.
[10][11]"
"Rain made his television debut in the
KBS drama,
Sang Doo! Let's Go To School (2003).
[12] The drama achieved good ratings and he won the Most Popular TV Actor award at the 2004
Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2004, Rain's popularity continued to climb when starred alongside
Song Hye-kyo in the hit romantic comedy series
Full House, which drew solid viewership ratings nationwide throughout its run with a peak viewer rating of 42.7 percent.
[9] The series was broadcast in various parts of
Asia as well as the
United States, garnering much popularity and establishing Rain as a
Hallyu star.
[82]"
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