Actor Kim Seon Ho, known for starring in K-dramas Start-Up and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, was in Manila recently for a fan meet. This visit marked his second time in the country, strengthening his connection with his Filipino fans, known as Seonhohadas.
K-Lig Feels Highlight Reel! Let's all relive the epic night of pure joy, filled with thrilling games and heartwarming surprises, with our fave Good Boy, #KimSeonHo!🌠💖#LoveToMeetOurGoodBoy #BENCHxKIMSEONHO #GlobalBENCHSetter pic.twitter.com/yeU1igYXgZ
— BENCH/ (@benchtm) July 22, 2023
Kim Seon Ho first visited the Philippines in January 2023. His return to Manila for BENCH’s Love to Meet Our Good Boy, was met with enthusiasm from his fans.
Before the fan meet, Kim Seon Ho engaged with the local media at a press conference in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. He talked about his acting career, hobbies, and role as a global ambassador for the Filipino clothing brand BENCH.
Before his big show tonight at the Araneta Coliseum, South Korean actor #KimSeonHo held a press conference ahead of the event.#LoveToMeetOurGoodBoy#BENCHxKIMSEONHO #GLOBALBENCHSETTER @benchtm pic.twitter.com/d7SJqYpL6A
— Buzzsetter (@buzzsetter_) July 22, 2023
The actor, who rose to fame for his role as Han Ji-Pyeong in Start-Up and later as handyman Hong Du-Sik in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, shared his process of preparing for his roles. He told the media he spends one to two months understanding his character, having conversations with directors, and looking through various references.
Kim Seon Ho also expressed his affinity for portraying ordinary characters that resonate with the audience. He enjoys working on scenes where he can show his ordinary side, making his characters more relatable to viewers.
The actor also discussed his personal interests during the press conference. He revealed that he enjoys taking walks and reflecting on his day. He even rides the subway train to stay connected with everyday life and society.
#KimSeonHo: With this character in start-up , I cried a lot in this drama. When i hear the term good boy. It makes me emotional and grateful that I was accepted as a good boy.#LoveToMeetOurGoodBoy#BENCHxKIMSEONHO #GLOBALBENCHSETTER @benchtm pic.twitter.com/6df6xePeQJ
— Buzzsetter (@buzzsetter_) July 22, 2023
Despite his popularity, Kim Seon Ho remains humble. He called himself a “lazy actor” with room for improvement. However, he’s optimistic about his growth as an actor and asked fans to look forward to his future performances.
Kim Seon Ho wore a “couple bracelet”
Kim Seon Ho‘s visit to Manila was about more than just meeting fans. He also took the opportunity to pose in front of his billboards for BENCH in Makati City. In his photos on Instagram, the actor was spotted wearing a black bracelet given by a fan. The fan, who goes by the handle @shasha_ily on Twitter, took to Twitter, expressing her disbelief and happiness that Kim Seon Ho actually wore the bracelet she had given him.
The bracelet was part of a set, with the fan keeping the white one and giving the black one to Kim Seon Ho. She shared photos of the bracelets and her letter to the actor on Twitter. In her tweets, she expressed joy and disbelief at the unexpected turn of events.
Just opened my socials today and guess what?
KIM SEON HO IS WEARING THE BRACELET I GAVE HIM. This is a couple bracelet. White for me, black for him.
I still can't process this, but I just want to cry out of happiness. 😭💖
#BENCHxKIMSEONHO #KimSeonHo #LoveToMeetOurGoodBoy pic.twitter.com/DPFNAdQkEe
— Sha ♡ (@shasha_ily) July 23, 2023
Kim Seon Ho‘s gesture of wearing the gift was a fashion statement and a testament to how much he values his fans. It showed his appreciation and desire to acknowledge them.
This heartwarming moment added a special touch to the actor’s visit. It highlighted the actor’s humility and deep connection with his Filipino fans, who are eagerly awaiting his future projects and potential visits. — K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: The “Start-Up” star modeled a BENCH shirt made from 12 recyclable PET bottles. Source: Twitter/BENCH’s official Twitter account.