Best K-Drama Cameos

The ever-growing world of K-drama has seen some of the best celebrity cameos, which brought another level of thrill to the fans. These special appearances by beloved South Korean actors have made particular scenes from a series memorable. For instance, Song Joong-Ki’s guest appearance as Vincenzo in the 2024 hit K-drama Queen of Tears has won the hearts of many.

Apart from that, there are several other unforgettable K-drama cameos, including Kim Soo-Hyun in Crash Landing on You, Gong Yoo in Squid Game, and more. On that note, here are some of the iconic cameos in K-drama series that have been loved by viewers.

Song Joong-Ki in Queen of Tears

One of the most exciting cameos in recent K-drama series includes Song Joong-Ki for Queen of Tears. Starring Kim Soo-Hyun and Kim Ji-Won as the lead pair, the series sees a surprise appearance by the beloved actor as his iconic character Vincenzo Cassano from the hit tvN drama Vincenzo.

Song Joong-Ki plays the divorce lawyer of Hong Hae-In (Kim Ji-Won). Within seconds of his brief appearance, the actor brings his undeniable charisma and wit to the screen. Everyone, including Kim Soo-Hyun’s character, is blown away by his strong presence as soon as he enters alongside Kim Ji-Won’s character.

Viewers can watch Queen of Tears on Netflix.

Jung Hae-In in Guardian: The Great and Lonely God

Actor Jung Hae-In makes a heart-fluttering cameo in Guardian: The Great and Lonely God. The cult classic series stars Gong Yoo and Kim Go-Eun. Jung Hae-In portrays the role of Ji Eun-Tak’s (Kim Go-Eun) first love, Choi Tae-Hee, in the series.

Kim Shin’s (Gong Yoo) jealousy after meeting Choi Tae-Hee and seeing his charms adds another layer of intrigue to Jung Hae-In’s character. During his short appearance, the actor showcased his outstanding emotional range, capturing the hearts of many fans. His charming personality shines throughout the brief scenes in the drama.

Guardian: The Great and Lonely God is available to watch online on Netflix and Viki.

Kim Soo-Hyun in Crash Landing on You

Another remarkable K-drama cameo belongs to the popular actor Kim Soo-Hyun. He has made a hilarious special appearance in the acclaimed rom-com series Crash Landing on You. Starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-Jin, the series sees Kim Soo-Hyun reprising the role of Won Ryu-Hwan from his 2023 film Secretly, Greatly.

Although he does not interact with the lead characters, his conversation with Ri Jeong-Hyeok’s group is one of the highlights of the series. His brief yet amusing appearance has completely stolen the scene and brought joy to fans.

Viewers can watch Crash Landing on You on Netflix.

Gong Yoo in Squid Game

Veteran actor Gong Yoo’s cameo in the global hit survival K-drama Squid Game is one of the most notable surprise appearances of all time. The actor appears at the beginning of the K-drama as a salesperson who goes on to meet the central character of the series, Seong Gi-Hun (Lee Jung-Jae).

Although it is brief, Gong Yoo’s character plays a pivotal role in the series. The actor undoubtedly surprised fans with his unexpected appearance and mysterious character. Squid Game is available for viewers to watch online on Netflix.

Some other noteworthy and exciting K-drama cameos include Kim Hye-Yoon and Lee Jae-Wook in True Beauty, Park Hyung-Sik and Park Bo-Young in Strong Girl Kang Nam Soon, Bae Suzy in My Love From The Star, and several others.

Nikita Nath

Nikita is a K-Drama News Writer. She loves to explore different genres of Korean dramas, from evergreen classics like Goblin, Descendants of the Sun, Reply 1988, Coffee Prince to the freshly launched thrillers and rom-coms like The Uncanny Counter, Flower of Evil, True Beauty, Twenty Five Twenty One and many more.

She is also a K-Pop enthusiast and all things BTS!