Cover Park Seo-joon attends "In Conversation With... Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-joon" during the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 11, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images)
Park Seo-joon attends "In Conversation With... Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-joon" during the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 11, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images)
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K-Drama fans unite! Get the chance to see Lee Min-ho, Park Seo-joon, Kim Seon-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, and Moon Ga-young in the flesh
K-dramas have found a loving home in the hearts of Filipinos and it is no wonder that when actors come to the Philippines for meet and greets, it creates a wave of excitement and bond among fans.
In 2023, South Korean celebrities will visit Manila: Lee Min-ho, known for his roles in Boys Over Flowers (2009) and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), will host a meet and greet in October. Park Seo-joon, beloved for his performance in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), will meet his fans in Quezon City. Kim Seon-ho, who has already visited the country twice this year, will also be part of the exciting lineup.
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Read further to know who else is coming:
1. Lee Min-ho
Above Lee Min-ho in The King: Eternal Monarch
Lee Min-ho in The King: Eternal Monarch
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Where you’ve seen him: Boys Over Flowers (2009), City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), The King: Eternal Monarch (2020).
Why and when is he coming: Lee Min-ho’s popularity has led him to various events and promotional activities worldwide. On September 6, 2023, his latest endorsement, SM Development Corporation, and events organiser Wilbur’s Live announced that the actor will fly to Manila to celebrate the 65th anniversary of SM.
“The countdown begins. Join SMDC as we celebrate SM’s 65th anniversary with Korean Superstar Lee Minho live in Manila!” The announcement read.
Fans of the beloved Korean actor will have the chance to meet and greet him on October 15, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Further announcements have yet to be made.
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2. Park Seo-joon
Above Park Seo-joon in 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?'
Park Seo-joon in 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?'
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Where you’ve seen him: Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), She Was Pretty (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016-2017), What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), Itaewon Class (2020).
Why and when is he coming: Park Seo-Joon is among South Korea’s leading actors. Aside from his work in television dramas, he has also appeared in various films, commercials, and endorsements.
The actor is the newest global ambassador of the Filipino health and wellness company IAM Worldwide. In its recent Facebook post, the brand announced that the actor will hold a “Fun Meet” on October 14, 2023, at Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
“Great news! We are opening the Fun Meet event of Park Seo-Jun for everyone! Come and meet one of South Korea’s top stars. Soon, he will also make his Hollywood debut in the Marvel Studios film The Marvels,” the post read.
In 2019, the actor also held a fan meeting in Manila to endorse a clothing brand.
3. Moon Ga-young
Above SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - March 25: Actress Moon Ga-Young during JTBC Drama 'Welcome to Waikiki2' Press Conference at Conrad Hotel on March 25, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - March 25: Actress Moon Ga-Young during JTBC Drama 'Welcome to Waikiki2' Press Conference at Conrad Hotel on March 25, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
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Where you’ve seen her: Mirror of the Witch (2016), Find Me in Your Memory (2020), True Beauty (2020-2021).
Why and when is she coming: Moon Ga-young is an actress born in Karlsruhe, Germany, but moved to South Korea to pursue a career in show business. The actress will visit the Philippines for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), which will take place in the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on December 14, 2023.
Aside from other well-known actors, Korean pop bands such as NewJeans, BoyNextDoor, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM, and ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) have also confirmed their attendance.
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4. Kim Seon-ho
Above SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 22: Actor Kim Seon-ho attends the press conference of korean movie "The Childe" at LOTTE CINEMA Konkuk Univ. on May 22, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. The movie will come out on June 21 in Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 22: Actor Kim Seon-ho attends the press conference of korean movie "The Childe" at LOTTE CINEMA Konkuk Univ. on May 22, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. The movie will come out on June 21 in Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
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Where you’ve seen him: Start-Up (2020), Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021).
Why and when is he coming: Kim Seon-ho’s popularity rose after he starred as Han Ji-pyeong in the 2020 drama Start Up and as Chief Hong Du-sik in the 2021 hit series Hometown Cha Cha Cha with Shin Min-a. The actor will return to Manila on December 14, 2023, for the annual AAA.
The actor previously visited his Filipino fans for the One, Two, Three, Smile fan meeting tour on January 22, 2023 and his promotional meet and greet with Bench’s Love to Meet Our Good Boy: The Kim Seon-ho Fan Meet 2023 last July 22, 2023, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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5. Ahn Hyo-seop
Above Ahn Hyo Seop in 'Business Proposal
Ahn Hyo Seop in 'Business Proposal
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Where you’ve seen him: Still 17 (2018), Abyss (2019), Dr Romantic 2 (2020), Lovers of the Red Sky (2021), Business Proposal (2022), and Dr Romantic 3 (2023).
Why and when is he coming: Fans of Ahn Hyo-seop will have the chance to meet him in the Philippines twice this 2023. The actor will visit the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 8, 2023, for his A Present Show Asia fan meet tour.
The actor and singer will also attend the 2023 AAA at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on December 14, 2023.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
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