Park Seo-joon to be the next James Bond?

Is Seo-joon set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Park Seo-joon.

UPDATE 11/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Seoul wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Park Seo-joon become the Seventh James Bond?

Seo-joon’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Seo-joon now is – what next?

Three reasons Park Seo-joon would be good for the James Bond franchise

1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 37-year-old Korean?
2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Seo-joon.
3. It would give Park Seo-joon a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Seo-joon To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Park Seo-joon for James Bond.

“His name is Seo-joon. Park Seo-joon!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 10, 2026

“He was perfect as Lee Young-joon in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 10, 2026

“A Korean James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 10, 2026

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Seo-joon has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 10, 2026

Rumors about Park Seo-joon stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Park Seo-joon should be the next James Bond?

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