Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok, star of the drama Lovely Runner, delighted the Philippine media by handing out yellow roses at a press conference on June 21. This sweet gesture took place at Shangri-La The Fort. During the event, the actor promoted his 2024 Byeon Woo Seok Asia Fan Meeting Tour: Summer Letter in Manila, which was scheduled for the following day at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.
The press conference, hosted by Kring Kim and organized by PULP Live World, began at 4:00 PM. in the hotel’s Bonifacio Hall. Byeon Woo Seok emerged with a bunch of yellow roses and personally distributed them to each reporter. All were pleasantly surprised and thrilled. Each yellow rose was accompanied by a photo of the actor and a note that read, “Thank you for loving Sunjae. Maraming salamat po (Thank you very much). From Byeon Woo Seok.”
The color yellow featured prominently in Lovely Runner, where Byeon Woo Seok played Ryu Sun Jae alongside Kim Hye Yoon as Im Sol, whose iconic umbrella was yellow.
Byeon Woo Seok on his sudden popularity
During the press conference, Byeon Woo Seok expressed his excitement about being in the Philippines for the first time. “Well, it’s so nice to finally be here in the Philippines. And when I arrived at the airport yesterday, there were so many fans who welcomed me. I was very excited and thrilled. I’m actually looking forward to all of it. Yes, it’s my first time here, but I’m very happy with everything I’m seeing. Just the fact that I get to go to different places is already very exciting. But most of all, I get to experience the culture of these different countries. It’s something that truly awakens my mind,” he said via a translator.
Reflecting on his role in Lovely Runner, he said, “I’m very grateful that you all appreciate me, remember me, and show your love for me as Sun Jae. As an actor, I think it’s one of my greatest achievements that you liked the character I portrayed. So for my future projects, I’d appreciate and love it if you would also fall in love with the new character I will be acting as.”
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Big surprise
“I’m still not used to the sudden popularity I’m experiencing,” he added. “Everything about my day-to-day life is actually a big surprise. Like yesterday, when I was at the airport, I saw a huge crowd. That in itself was already amazing and amusing for me, and just being in front of you at a press conference is like a dream come true. Until now, I’m still not used to this attention. It truly feels like a dream.”
Byeon Woo Seok started out as a model. His popularity soared after starring in Lovely Runner. He arrived in Manila last June 20, where throngs of fans showed up at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to catch a glimpse of him. The fan meeting itself was a smashing success, with fans filling up every seat in the New Frontier Theater. Those who couldn’t get tickets to the show gathered outside the venue, hoping to see him. Their patience was rewarded as he rolled down his car windows and waved to the crowd before leaving. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Wouldn’t you love to receive one of these from Byeon Woo Seok? Source: X/@sweetboywoo.