Iconic K-drama Cameos Featuring A-list Stars: Gong Yoo, Kim Soo Hyun, More

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Lee Kwang Soo
Crash Landing on You
Squid Game
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K-dramas love to surprise viewers with special appearances from celebrities. Interestingly, some of them appeared in not just one but multiple series. From Kim Soo Hyun and Choi Ji Woo's "Crash Landing on You" appearance to Gong Yoo's unforgettable guesting in "Squid Game," here are five famous stars who made a cameo in a K-drama. Keep on reading for the whole list!

Kim Soo Hyun ('Crash Landing on You' and 'Hotel del Luna')

Being the highest-paid K-drama star means Kim Soo Hyun has a crazy schedule, juggling his endorsement appearance, shoots, and more.

Interestingly, it seems like the A-lister is fond of appearing in various K-dramas, which is why he is dubbed the "King of Cameos."

For instance, he made a surprise appearance in "Hotel del Luna," which stars IU and Yeo In Goo in episode 16, and played the Hotel Blue Moon owner.

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Kim Soo Hyun once again entertained fans with his cameo in "Crash Landing on You," playing his role in the movie "Secretly Greatly," where he dons the iconic green tracksuit.

Choi Ji Woo ('Crash Landing on You)

Choi Ji Woo
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Another A-lister who appeared in "Crash Landing on You" is Choi Ji Woo.

She appeared in episodes 13 and 15 as herself. In the drama, she is a friend of Son Ye Jin's character, Yoon Seri.

To recall, North Korean soldier Kim Ju Muk (Yoo Soo Bin) is a massive fan of "Stairway to Heaven," where Choi Ji Woo plays the lead star.

Yoon Seri set up a meeting for Kim Ju Muk to meet his K-drama bias, Choi Ji Woo.

Gong Yoo ('Squid Game')

Gong Yoo
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Who would forget Gong Yoo's brief yet remarkable appearance in Netflix's "Squid Game"?

The Hallyu actor took the role of a mysterious character who acts as the agent, looking for potential players in the survival game.

Interestingly, director Hwang Dong Hyuk hints that Gong Yoo might join the cast of the upcoming "Squid Game 2."

Park Bo Gum ('Itaewon Class')

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The beloved Bogummy appeared in the last episode of Park Seo Joon's "Itaewon Class."

Park Bo Gum transformed as the new chef at Kwon Na Ra's restaurant.

Of course, besides wowing her with his charm, Park Bo Gum's character also swooned her with his fantastic cooking skills, which made her say "daebak!" which means "amazing."

Interestingly, the actor really does know how to cook. In fact, he also appeared in an episode of a military cooking show, "Chef's Special Meal."

Lee Kwang Soo (Descendants of the Sun)

Lee Kwang Soo
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If you love iconic K-dramas, you might have spotted Lee Kwang Soo in "Descendants of the Sun," starring Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong ki.

The "Prince of Asia" took the role of toy gun range shooting shop worker in episode 1 and shared a scene with Song Joong Ki and Jin Goo.

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KDramastars owns this article.Written by Geca Wills

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