Seven Korean actors, including Jung Ho-yeon and Lee Min-ho, have expressed interest in working in Bollywood. Jung Ho-yeon said, “I would love to be part of an Indian project, please call me.” Many South Korean stars now have a large fan base in India, with K-dramas finding audiences across the country.

From Pachinko star Lee Min-ho to Squid Game actor Wi Ha-joon, here are seven Korean actors who have spoken about their interest in working in Bollywood or Indian cinema.

South Korean stars have built a sizeable fan base in India, with K-dramas, Korean films and K-pop continuing to find audiences across the country. And while Indian fans have long hoped to see their favourite Korean stars collaborate with Hindi filmmakers, several actors have also expressed an interest in exploring Indian cinema. The latest to join the conversation is Squid Game star Jung Ho-yeon.

In a recent interview, the actress revealed that India is on her travel bucket list and said she would love to be part of an Indian project. She even had a playful condition for making her Bollywood debut: someone would have to teach her how to dance.

From Pachinko star Lee Min-ho to Squid Game actor, here are seven Korean actors who have spoken about their interest in working in Bollywood or Indian cinema.

1. Jung Ho-yeon

Best known internationally for playing Player 067, Kang Sae-byeok, in Netflix’s Squid Game, Jung Ho-yeon has expressed interest in exploring Indian projects. The actress, who is set to make her feature-film debut with the sci-fi thriller Hope, spoke about her interest in India during an exclusive conversation with HT City. “I have never visited India but it’s been on my bucket list of trips to make. I have watched 3 Idiots. I would love to be part of an Indian project, please call me, but you would have to teach me dancing," she said.

2. Lee Min-ho

From Boys Over Flowers and The Heirs to The King: Eternal Monarch and Pachinko, Lee Min-ho has remained one of the most recognisable faces of Korean entertainment. The actor has also spoken about his interest in working on an Indian project. In an interview with India Today in August 2024, Lee was asked whether he would consider working in Indian cinema. He responded positively, saying, “I have really watched a lot of Bollywood work recently, and I think it is a market where you can exchange and communicate well with so many people." He added that if given the opportunity, he would like to work on a good project and experience Indian culture.

3. Park Seo-joon

Park Seo-joon, known for Korean dramas such as What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Itaewon Class and Gyeongseong Creature, has made no secret of his enthusiasm for Bollywood. In September 2024, during a roundtable conversation, the actor was asked whether he would like to be part of an Indian film. His response was direct: “I love Bollywood. Please invite me. If I get a good opportunity, I will fly over. I will wait for the invite."

4. Jung Hae-in

Jung Hae-in has won over viewers with performances in shows such as Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, D.P. and Love Next Door. The actor has also expressed an interest in appearing in a Bollywood film. During an exclusive interview with HT City in 2024, Jung spoke about having watched 3 Idiots and his willingness to explore Indian cinema. “If given the opportunity, I’d love to visit India and maybe even appear in a Bollywood film someday," he said. The actor was also asked about the Indian remake of Something in the Rain, which he found exciting. His comments reflected an openness to experiencing a different film industry, even as his popularity continued to grow internationally through Korean television.

5. Park Hyung-sik

Park Hyung-sik, who has starred in Strong Woman Do Bong-soon, Happiness and Doctor Slump, is another Korean star who has expressed an interest in Bollywood. The actor and singer spoke about the possibility during an interview with The Indian Express in 2024. Having watched 3 Idiots, Park said he was open to the idea of acting in an Indian film. “I enjoyed watching 3 Idiots. As for Indian food, I’ve tried curry, naan, and tandoori chicken. It’s so delicious! It would be amazing to be in a Bollywood movie! I hope I get the chance," he told the publication.

6. Wi Ha-joon

Wi Ha-joon became a familiar face to international audiences after playing detective Hwang Jun-ho in Squid Game. The actor, who has also starred in The Midnight Romance in Hagwon and The Worst of Evil, has spoken about wanting to work in a Bollywood film. In an interview with Hindustan Times in 2024, Wi discussed his desire to connect with audiences around the world and his openness to international projects. “If I get an opportunity, I definitely want to participate in a Bollywood film," he said.

The actor’s interest in Indian cinema also came up in a later report by The Times of India in June 2025. After watching the Hindi action film Kill, starring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal, Wi expressed his admiration for its action sequences and said he would love to act in an Indian action film.

7. Lee Jung-jae

Another Squid Game star who has expressed interest in Indian cinema is Lee Jung-jae, who played Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, in the Netflix survival thriller. The Emmy-winning actor spoke about the possibility of working in Bollywood in a virtual interview with ANI in July 2025. “I would love to be a part of a Bollywood film if I was given the opportunity," he said.