A rare and cheerful selfie of South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, globally recognized for his role in "Squid Game," with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has taken the internet by storm, uniting fans of Korean and Indian cinema. Lee Jung-jae shared the photograph on Instagram, expressing his honor in meeting the Indian icon. The picture captures both stars smiling warmly at the camera, a rare glimpse of camaraderie between two of cinema's most celebrated figures.
The selfie was taken at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where both Shah Rukh Khan and Lee Jung-jae were present. The Joy Forum brought together global entertainment heavyweights, including actors Lee Byung-hun, Aamir Khan, sports icon Shaquille O'Neal, and YouTubers MrBeast and IShowSpeed. The forum highlighted discussions on the future of entertainment, creative collaboration, and technological innovation, signaling Saudi Arabia's growing influence as a global cultural hub. According to the Joy Forum website, Lee Byung-hun, Lee Jung-jae, director Yoon Je-kyun, producer Hyun Park, and podcaster Mohamad Islam held a special session at the forum on October 16 and 17.
The post, captioned "Honored to be with a respected icon Mr. @iamsrk," quickly went viral, delighting audiences across Asia and beyond. Fans from both Khan and Jung-jae flooded the comments section with their reactions, with many calling it the "collab of the century". One fan playfully imagined SRK joining the "Squid Game" universe, suggesting he could be the 001 for "Squid Game India". Another expressed excitement, saying, "AAAAAA JJ and Shah Rukh Khan, oh my God," while another user commented, "Unexpected but lovely". Some fans even expressed hope for a future collaboration, with one writing, "Imagine them doing a movie together — it would be a blast!".
Lee Jung-jae kept his attire casual in a white hooded tracksuit, while SRK opted for a more formal look with a button-down shirt and a suit.
Shah Rukh Khan also spoke at the event, expressing his admiration for his fellow Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, praising their perseverance and inspiring journeys. He reflected on his three-decade-long career, reaffirming his commitment to entertaining.
The viral selfie underscores the growing global exchange of talent and the unifying power of cinema. Earlier this year, Lee Jung-jae expressed his love for Bollywood and his desire to be a part of a Bollywood film if given the opportunity.
