Our favorite actresses or actors may play the lead roles in movies, dramas, or even supporting roles, but have you ever heard of them making a cameo? A cameo appearance occurs when our favorite actress or actor makes a special appearance in a film or drama by playing a minor role. It is typically done to hype the viewers and create a lot of buzz and excitement among the fans and audience. Cameo roles might range from realistic, subtle parts to unexpected fancy parts. Here are the top ten Korean actresses who appeared in Korean dramas as cameos.
1. Seo Hyun-Jin
Seo Hyun-jin is a singer and actress. Her acting career began in 2006. A few of her many notable works are Another Miss Oh, which was launched in 2016, Dr. Romantic, which aired from 2016 to 2017; and The Beauty Inside, which was released in 2017. She made a cameo as a store clerk in The Doctor's King (2012), Drama Festival: Unrest (2013), Hey Ghost, Let's Fight (2016), Let's Eat 3 (2018), and Record of Youth (2020).
2. IU
Lee Ji-eun, better known as IU, is a singer-songwriter and actress. She made her singing debut in 2008 and later ventured into acting. Her most prominent works include The Producers (2015) and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016). She made a cameo in the 2012 drama Dream High 2 and played IU itself in the 2011 drama Welcome to the Show, and in Salamander Guru and The Shadows in 2012, she played the role of a pickpocketer.
3. Sulli
Choi Jin-Ri, better known as Sulli, was an actress, singer, and model. In 2005, she made her debut as a child actress in the entertainment industry. Later in 2009, she made her debut with the girl group f(x), thus beginning her singing career. Her unique works include the 2014 film Fashion King and the 2012 drama To the Beautiful You. She made a cameo in the dramas Love Needs a Miracle in 2005, Oh! My Lady in 2010 as a runway model, and also appeared in Hotel del Luna in 2019.
4. Kim Sae-Ron
Kim Sae-ron is an actress. She began her acting career in 2009 when she was nine. Hi! School: Love On released in 2014, Secret Healer which was aired in 2016, and The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim in 2021 are few of her best works. She made a cameo role in the 2012 drama I Need Romance and a voice cameo in the 2012 drama Missing You.
5. Park Bo-Young
Park Bo-young is a talented actress. She performed in a short film in 2005, before her acting debut in 2006. Her most well-known works include the films A Werewolf Boy (2012), Hot Young Bloods (2014), and On Your Wedding Day (2018), as well as the dramas Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017) and Doom at Your Service (2021). She appeared in the 2008 dramas Strongest Chil Woo and Star's Lover as a cameo.
6. Gong Hyo-Jin
Gong Hyo-jin is a successful actress. Master's Sun in 2013, The Producers in 2015, and When the Camellia Blooms in 2019 are a few of her notable works. Netizens widely believe that she is the queen of rom-com dramas due to her ability to play the characters accurately. In 2011, she made a cameo appearance as the store clerk in Cool Guys, Hot Ramen.
7. Ha Ji-Won
Jeon Hae-rim, commonly known as Ha Ji-won, is a brilliant actress widely known for her versatile roles in melodrama, historical, medical, romance, fantasy, and comedy genres. She was scouted in senior high school and completed her Bachelor of Film and Television. Her most well-known works include Secret Garden (2010), Empress Ki (2013), and Daddy Long Legs (2005). In 2005, she had a cameo role in Fashion 70s.
8. Han Hyo-Joo
Han Hyo-joo is a well-known model and actress. She began her career in 2003 and joined the Theater and Film Department at the university. Her most notable roles include W in 2016, Happiness in 2021, and The Beauty Inside in 2015. In 2021, she appeared as a cameo in Drama World 2.
9. Seo Yea-Ji
Seo Yea-ji is an actress who debuted in 2013 with the sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. She had no desire to be an actress initially, but after being persuaded, she entered the entertainment industry. Save Me in 2017, It's Okay to Not Be Okay in 2020, and Recalled in 2021 are a few of her best works. In 2016, she appeared as a cameo in Another Oh Hae-young.
10. Son Ye-Jin
Son Eon-jin, often known as Son Ye-Jin , is an actress. Because of her early roles, she was nicknamed "The Nation's First Love." Her most well-known works are The Pirates from 2014, The Negotiation in 2018, and Crash Landing on You from 2019 to 2020. She was named the highest-paid actress for television series in 2006. In 2011, she made a cameo appearance as herself in Secret Garden.
