Ro Woon To Gong Yoo: 5 Unforgettable Celebrity Cameos That Stole The Show In K-Dramas

A high-quality K-drama often features noteworthy cameo appearances, perhaps even a couple or sometimes three. Cameos involve brief guest roles by celebrities in television shows and movies. These unexpected appearances aim to surprise viewers, injecting new dynamics into the storyline. Occasionally, these well-known personalities make cameos as themselves, while in other instances, they take on roles so brief yet unforgettable that fans find themselves revisiting those scenes numerous times. Below, we highlight a selection of K-dramas that stand out for their exceptional cameo roles.

Gong Yoo In ‘Squid Game’

Were you also taken aback by the unexpected appearance of the ‘Train To Busan’ and ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’ star in the most talked-about K-drama, ‘Squid Game?’ And who wouldn't want Gong Yoo to engage in a round of ddakji, playfully slapping them around? In ‘Squid Game,’ Gong Yoo takes on the role of the enigmatic salesman, luring the main character Seong Gi-hun (portrayed by Lee Jung-jae) into the high-stakes world of the 'Squid Game.' The duo engages in a game of ddakji, a traditional Korean children's game involving tossing folded paper tiles to flip over your opponent's tile.

Park Seo-Joon In ‘Record Of Youth’

Following Park Bo-gum's appearance in ‘Itaewon Class,’ Park Seo-joon reciprocates the gesture in the Park Bo-gum starrer ‘Record of Youth.’ In this cameo, Park Seo-joon plays a renowned actor who has the honour of presenting the Best Actor award to Park Bo-gum's character. Beyond the on-screen collaboration, the two engage in backstage banter in character. It's worth noting that these actors share a genuine friendship off-screen as well.

Ro Woon In ‘A Time Called You’

This romantic K-drama, inspired by the 2019 Taiwanese show ‘Someday Or One Day,’ features a special appearance by Ahn's close friend, singer-actor Ro Woon. Ro Woon takes on the role of Tae Ha, a character deeply enamoured with Yeun-jun. The storyline revolves around Han Jun-hee (played by Jeon), who, still grappling with losing her late boyfriend Koo Yeun-jun (Ahn), finds herself mysteriously transported back to 1998. In this time-travelling journey, she assumes the identity of a high school student and stumbles upon Nam Si-heon, the most popular boy in school, who bears a striking resemblance to Yeun-jun. As the plot unfolds, the question arises: is fate granting her a second chance at love?

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Lee Jong-Suk In ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo’

In 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo,' did you notice Lee Jong-suk's fleeting cameo in the popular 2016 drama? The star of 'Pinocchio' and 'While You Were Sleeping' made a brief appearance as a customer at Bok-joo's father's chicken restaurant. Although the cameo was short, it encapsulated the essence of a delightful appearance, featuring affectionate and lingering shots of the star exuding charm. At the same time, another character couldn't help but swoon over him.

Kim Soo-hyun In 'Crash Landing On You'

Kim Soo-hyun's reprisal of his character Won Ryu-hwan, a North Korean spy posing as a village eccentric, from the 2013 hit 'Secretly, Greatly,' is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional K-drama cameos. Another standout cameo in ‘Crash Landing on You’ (CLOY), that left viewers enchanted was when superstar Choi Ji-woo made a surprise appearance as herself to delight North Korean soldier Kim Joo-muk (portrayed by Yoo Su-bin). Joo-muk's character, a devoted fan of Choi's 2003 hit K-drama 'Stairway to Heaven,' added an extra layer of charm to this memorable moment.

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