It is not every day you get to interview an international superstar like Tom Cruise.

So no doubt K-pop star turned television interviewer Tiffany Hwang was especially aghast after mixing up the order of the Mission Impossible movies during a sit-down chat for South Korean television.

Everything seemed to be going relatively well during their Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation discussion, and the Top Gun star masterfully navigated such soft ball questions as whether he has any special memories of his fans from the Asian country like the old campaigner he is.

Talk to me Goose: Tom Cruise looked ashen-faced after Korean TV interviewer Tiffany Hwang mixed up the order of the Mission Impossible movies

But during a bit where they were asking the pint-sized star about fan favourite scenes from each movie, they peeled back a sign that was meant to show Mission Impossible 3, but instead showed the following film in the franchise.

Gobsmacked Days Of Thunder legend Tom, 53, said: 'That's four, they put four next to it.'

The obliging actor helped her switch the signs around, then told her, 'Start again. Take two.'

Iconic: The famous 'toast' scene from the first Mission Impossible obviously made the list

Big moment: Tom was having a great time boasting about his exploits on set during fan favourite scenes up until this point

Taekwon-doh: Tom was stunned when he saw they had mixed up the order of his smash hit movies

Pearly whites: He cracked out that famous million dollar smile when he noticed the error

Cruise control:The canny old pro took the mistake in his stride despite his astonishment

A generally bewildered looking Tom played along through most of the interview, and was even coaxed into introducing his movie while in character as Ethan Hunt.

The witty star said: 'This is Mission Impossible. It's a mission, and it's impossible.'

His answer certainly tickled the funny bone of the audience, as there were guffaws aplenty after he delivered his one-liner.

Pro: The host didn't seem too upset by her mistake

In his stride: Tom certainly didn't deem too fazed by the slip up either

Jack Reacher: Helpful Tom aided the presenter as they switched the order of the tags for a second take

The many faces of Tom Cruise: The star was clearly having a great time during his latest promo interview

Giving her a shake: The prominent Scientologist was delighted to meet K-pop star Tiffany

The prominent Scientologist was equally tickled when he learned his nickname among fans in South Korea is 'Mr Friendly Tom.'

As he giggled with glee the actor, who briefly studied to be a Catholic priest as a teenager, told Tiffany, 'That's really nice.'

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation was released in the US and UK late last month, and so far has drawn in $120.5million at the box office, and holds a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Selfie obsessed: Tom was no doubt keen to use a flattering angle for their post-interview photograph

Go in peace: The Far And Away favourite grinned with glee as he posed up with his new friend