South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook returned to the Philippines for a fan meeting with the clothing brand, ‘BENCH,’ on August 4. This event marked his first in two years since the ‘Reach You’ fan meeting in 2022. Chang Wook opened the event with a stunning performance of “Kissing You,” an OST from ‘7 First Kisses,’ setting an energetic tone for the evening.
Before diving into a Q&A session, the actor expressed his gratitude to his fans: “It’s been a while since I went to the Philippines. Thank you for coming after such a long time as well and for the warm welcome.” He reflected on his recent shoot with BENCH, sharing that he felt positive about the experience and proud of the outcome: “I felt so good doing this. It was actually a fun shoot. The post-production of this shoot is good, and I’m proud of the outcome. I have mixed emotions.”
Ji Chang Wook reveals his upcoming projects and shares heartfelt advice with fans
When asked about his upcoming projects, Ji Chang Wook revealed a busy schedule. He mentioned his latest movie, ‘Revolver,’ set for release on August 7. Additionally, he will star in the drama ‘The Queen Woo,’ which is also scheduled for release later this month. “And in the latter part of this year, ‘Gangnam B-Side’ will be released on Disney+,” he added. Excitingly, he also mentioned starting a new drama titled ‘Sculpture City’ next month.
The fan meeting included a segment where fans could ask the actor questions directly. One fan sought advice on overcoming shyness. The actor humbly responded, “I’m kind of shy to be giving advice to people… I think it’s important to be yourself and to find people who love you. You don’t really need to try hard for people to like you. I think it’s more than enough when you’re being yourself.”
@philippinestar LEADING LADY FEELS SI ATE! 😭❤️ Korean actor Ji Chang-wook recreated scenes from his K-drama “Lovestruck in the City” with a Filipino fan during his “Moments With Ji Chang-wook” fan meeting at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. (Video by Lyka Nicart/The Philippine STAR) #philippinestar #entertainmentnewsph #jichangwook
When another fan inquired about overcoming fear in relationships, he said, “This is a hard question. I believe it’s better to love someone who makes you comfortable, someone who cares about you.” He added, saying, “Everything is really hard, but enjoying what you do is the most important.”
One fan asked how to serve others in small ways. He shared his own thoughts: “Actually, I don’t really try to impress other people. I’m the type of person who wants to give happiness, comfort, and a resting place to others. That’s something I’m working hard on. It cannot be to everyone, but there must be someone who I can be like that to that person. I believe that the fact that you’re already thinking about this talks a lot about yourself.”
Ji Chang Wook’s fan meeting in Manila, presented by BENCH, was a heartfelt event that left fans eagerly anticipating his upcoming projects and moved by his thoughtful advice.