Kim Minju is now widening her horizons as she takes on a new challenge, and ventures into acting this 2022! Will the South Korean beauty succeed in her new career path after walking the flowery road as an idol?
Kim Minju To Pursue Acting, Signs With Management SOOP
Former IZ*ONE member Kim Minju surprises fans with her decision to pursue becoming an actress after successfully capturing fans with her visuals as an idol!
After successfully captivating the attention of the public, the young beauty was able to make her debut as an IZ*ONE member after participating in "Produce 48."
She received a lot of love during her time as an IZ*ONE member, and was expected to continue being an idol after the group's activities halted. However, she became more active as an MC on MBC's "Show! Music Core" program.
Kim Minju also rejected HYBE Entertainment's offer to debut in a girl group-now popularly known as LE SSERAFIM-disappointing fans.
READ MORE: Shin Min Ah Receives High Praise at 2022 APAN Star Awards + What's Next For the Actress
However, she surprises her fans with her announcement, confirming her new beginning as an actor. Although with regrets, fans still cheer for Kim Minju, especially that the artist shows a strong determination as an aspiring actress.
In September 2022, Kim Minju officially left her agency, Urban Works, and moved to Management SOOP, home to famous stars Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun Jin, Choi Woo Shik and more.
It is also fellow idol-turned-actress Bae Suzy's home, revealing Kim Minju's plans for her career journey. Management SOOP promises to support the young actress every step of the way, satisfying fans.
Kim Minju Criticized Due To Acting Idol Prejudice
Prior to making her debut as an idol, Kim Minju has made her television appearances through dramas "The Great Seducer," "A-Teen" and "The Fault Is Not Yours."
However, the idol-turned-actress is not safe from the prejudice against acting idols-singers who venture into acting including Bae Suzy, Krysal Jung, UEE, Nana and more.
Kim Minju's acting skills were put under the microscope due to being "lackluster" and "basic." But because she's a newcomer, some fans believe that it's all because of the newbie jitters.
The singer-turned-actress is expected to show her true colors as an actress as she takes on many new projects.
In particular, she will make her official debut as an actress in the forthcoming MBC drama "The Forbidden Marriage" with Kim Young Dae and Park Ju Hyun, which is expected to air in the first half of 2023.
ALSO READ: Kim Ji Won Signs Contract With Lee Jong Suk's Agency- Will They Reunite in New Drama?
KDramaStars owns this article.
Written by Elijah Mully.
