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Hollywood celebrities you won't believe are hooked on Korean food

Hollywood stars are literally obsessed with Korean cuisine

By Salima Bhutto |
Hollywood celebrities you wont believe are hooked on Korean food
Hollywood celebrities you won't believe are hooked on Korean food

Did you know Hollywood celebrities are huge fan of Korean cuisine?

There are many actors and singers in the entertainment industry who appreciate the spicy bold flavours of cuisine famous in Asia.

From Ryan Reynolds to Priyanka Chopra; here is a list of seven Hollywood celebrities who are huge fans of Korean food:

1. Ryan Reynolds

The Deadpool actor has publicly expressed his love for Korean cuisine.

During his appearance at the Korean Englishman YouTube channel, Reynolds tried Korean rice wine (makgeolli) and other dishes.

Moreover, the husband of Blake Lively often incorporates Korean dishes into his daily meals.

2. Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow has been open about her fondness of Korean food as she once revealed that she frequently eats bibimbap, a dish of rice mixed with vegetables.

Moreover, when she contracted COVID-19 pandemic, the Iron Man actress credited sugar-free kimchi as part of her personal dietary approach to managing long COVID symptoms.

3. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

The Hollywood actress, who has also worked in Bollywood, loves Korean barbecue, which she has enjoyed with friends and introduced to her daughter Malti as well.

The wife of Nick Jonas broadly enjoys Asian cuisine and mentions Korean food as one of her "safe spots" for takeout or comfort food.

4. Chrissy Teigen

The model and TV personality is another personality who loves the famous Asian cuisine specifically Korean barbecue and dishes like bibimbap.

The wife of John Legend frequently features Korean food in her cooking and on her social media platforms.

5. Kim Kardashian

The famous reality star has shown a strong interest in Korean food. She particularly enjoys Korean BBQ with soju and a variety of traditional dishes.

She once shared carousels of pictures featuring various cup noodles and a traditional Korean meal at her Instagram post.

6. Sandra Oh

The Canadian-American actress loves Korean food and has a deep connection to it.

The Grey's Anatomy star loves to refer dishes like dduk guk (rice cake soup) as her comfort food.

The actress has mentioned her love for Korean food in interviews and has been spotted at Korean restaurants.

7. Ali Wong

Last but not the least it’s Ali Wong, who rose to prominent fame through Netflix series, Beef.

The comedian-actress has indeed expressed her love for Korean food on various occasions.

She has often mentioned enjoying Korean dishes like kimchi and bulgogi in interviews and stand-up routines.