It will be surprising to see your favorite K-pop idols and K-drama actors and actress on the streets of India. However, many Korean Celebrities have visited India for one purpose. Whether it may be for shooting a film or participating in a show, or completing a challenge, all these have increased the popularity of the Korean Wave in India. Here’s the list of your top ten famous and favorite Korean Celebrities who have visited India in the past. Check out to know when and why they have visited India.
1. Gong Yoo
The Hallyu actor Gong Yoo is widely known for his role in the blockbuster zombie movie ‘Train to Busan’ and his cameo in Squid Games.
He has visited India almost a decade before. He visited India in 2009-10. The purpose of his visit was to shoot his film Finding Mr.Destiny.’ He visited Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. He even played cricket with Indian kids on the streets.
2. Im Soo Jung
The South Korean actress is famous for her role as a Patriotic Woman in Chicago Typewriter. She has recently starred in a high school drama, Melancholia, alongside Lee Do Hyun.
She visited India in the year 2009 with Gong Yoo to shoot their movie ‘Finding Mr. Destinty.’ She paid visits to three states of India that is Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
3. Yoon Shin-Yoon
Yoon Shin-Yoon is a South Korean actor and has starred in several dramas. He is currently starring in ‘Beautiful Now.’
Shin-Yoon visited India to find the spiritual questions of Life. The visit to India was part of the SBS program he was participating. The documentary ‘The Big Question For Myself’ helped him discover the differences between work and life.
4. Baek Jin Hee
Baek Jin Hee is widely known for her part as Tanashiri in K-drama Empress Ki.’ She won Best New Actress Award at the Baeksang Arts Award for her role also.
She visited India in 2017 and made her first debut visit to India. She was working with an NGO, Plan India. She also visited the Taj Mahal and confessed to being a fan of Shah Rukh Khan.
5. Choi Min Ho
Choi Min Hoo is a South Korean actor and singer. He is associated with the boy band SHINee. He is famous for his role in dramas like Hwarang and Yumi’s Cells 1.
The actor visited India in 2015. The purpose of his visit was to learn about the people and culture of India for the show he was participating in. He had to create, a report for ‘Exciting India’ a program on the KBS News channel. The actor talked and laughed with people and even danced with kids.
6. Jong Hyun
The late singer Jong Hyun was the vocalist of the boy-band SHINee. He participated in many shows and programs.
He visited India back in 2015 to create a report for the KBS program Fluttering India.’ He was chatting with people. He enjoyed his stay by exploring the culture of India. He even danced with the kids. He was also playing Guitar at the gateway of India.
7. Suho
Suho is a South Korean actor and singer. He is one of the vocalists of the Korean boy band EXO. He is well admired and loved among Exols.
He visited India back in 2015 to create a report for the KBS program Fluttering India. He was chatting with people. He enjoyed his stay by exploring the culture of India. He was holding a mic adorably among Indian netizens.
8. Cho Kyun Hyun
The South Korean singer and actor Cho Kyun Hyun is a member of the Boy Group Super Junior. He is well-loved and admired among his fans.
He visited India back in 2015 to create a report for the KBS program Fluttering India. He was chatting with people. He enjoyed his stay by exploring the culture of India. He was wearing the traditional Indian attire Kurta with his friends.
9. Kim Sung Gyu
Kim Sung Gyu is a South Korean actor and singer. He is a member of the Korean boy band Infinite.
He visited India back in 2015 to create a report for the KBS program Fluttering India. He was chatting with people. He enjoyed his stay by exploring the culture of India. He was seen wearing traditional Indian attire Kurta with his friends. He enjoyed giggling with his friends in a hotel room.
10. Lee Si Young
The South Korean actress Lee Si Young is widely known for her role in dramas like Sweet Home and Boys Over Flower. She is a boxer too.
She visited Varanasi and Rajasthan for her travel variety program ‘Suspicious Vacation.’ It was an 8-day journey where she explored the streets of India. She even visited the desert.
