Korean singer and actor Seo In-guk met Filipino fans in an intimate and fun night over the weekend and thanked them for their love.
He kicked off his “1st Asia Fan Meeting Tour” in Manila on Aug. 12 at the New Frontier Theater that drew not only Filipino fans but also people from other places including Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. Among the attendees was Filipino singer and actress Kristel Fulgar.
Korean singer and actor performing at his fan meeting in Manila on Aug.. 12 (Jonathan Hicap)
Seo In-guk (서인국) launched his singing career after winning in the TV talent show “Superstar K” in 2009.
He starred in the hit drama “Reply 1997” in 2012 and went on to headline projects such as “The King’s Face,” “Shopping King Louie,” “Doom at Your Service” and “Cafe Minamdang.”
Seo In-guk opened the fan meeting by singing the song “My Love,” released in 2022 in the single album “Love&Love.”
“Even at the backstage, I was really excited to hear all your passionate screams but now that I’m on stage, it’s given me big energy,” he told the audience.
He revealed that he is currently filming a drama series called ‘Death’s Game,” based on a Korean webtoon which will be released in December on the video streaming service TVING.
“For the new album, I’m trying to prepare as soon as possible so I can come back as quick,” he said.
Seo In-guk also revealed that he wants to be a director.
“For directing, I want to do it step by step without really an exact time duration. I’m trying to film a short film. For now, I’m trying to focus on the drama I’m filming in Korea and I really want to come back with a new album. That’s what I’m focusing on more,” he said.
He said that when he made his debut in the entertainment world, “I wanted to try specific types of films and specific types of characters but it’s been 14 years since my debut. Since I want to continue my career, I just want to be a singer and actor in the long run and be loved for a long time.”
One of the highlights and surprises of the fan meeting was when Seo In-guk performed the Filipino song “Ikaw” by Yeng Constantino. He also sang “Tease Me,” “I Like You” and “Shake It Up.”
The fan meeting had different segments, showing Seo In-guk’s career milestones and his interaction with fans.
Seo In-guk holding a media interview in his dressing room before the fan meeting in Manila (Jonathan Hicap)
Korean singer and actor performing at his fan meeting in Manila on Aug.. 12 (Jonathan Hicap)
Advice
In the “Cafe Minandang” segment, Seo In-guk was asked by fans and in return, he gave them advice.
One fan told Seo In-guk that she wanted his son’s shoulder to be 55 cm (about 21.65 inches) wide. Among the methods, he advised her to tell his son to do a side lateral raise and “focus on the back workouts but they should have a talent of being born with it.”
Another fan told him that his dramas helped her “all throughout med school. Because of you, now I’m a doctor.” Seo In-guk was impressed with her achievement.
“Thank you for spending your free time on me,” said Seo In-guk.
A fan asked how to keep a young and fresh face like his.
“I really don’t do anything for my face. For real. I really don’t care for my face at all. Eat well. Exercising is very important. Even my mental state is really good when I’m exercising. I watched a lot of cute and adorable stuff on YouTube. And they really energize me.
Korean singer and actor performing at his fan meeting in Manila on Aug.. 12 (Jonathan Hicap)
Seo In-guk’s Food Truck
In the “Seo In-guk’s Food Truck” segment, he made “halo-halo,” which is similar to Korea’s “bingsu” or shaved ice dessert.
“The last time I was in the Philippines, I think I tried something similar to ‘bingsu’ but I’m not sure if it’s ‘halo-halo,’” he said.
Seo In-guk made his own “halo-halo” and said, “It’s really delicious.
Messages from fellow stars
During the fan meeting, Seo In-guk’s fellow actors belonging to the Story J Company agency sent their messages for him.
“I know that In-guk prepared a lot so I hope you can make good memories and have a good time with him. From far away, I will cheer for the success of In-guk's first Asian Fan Meeting. Please continue to give In-guk lots of love and it would be nice if you also give some of the love to me too,” said actor Kwon Soo-hyun.
Actress Kang Mi-na said, “A very big congratulations on your first ever Asia Fan Meeting Tour. I hope that you will make many happy memories with your fans.
“Sincere congratulations to In-guk's First Asia Fan Meeting Tour. In-guk is very talented as an actor and he works hard on site while filming. Besides that, he is very down to earth too,” according to actress Oh Yeon-seo.
Lee Si-eon, Seo In-guk’s co-star in “Reply 1997,” said, “I want to say thank you to all the Heartriders who participated in Seo In-guk's First Asia Fan Meeting Tour today.”
Korean singer and actor performing at his fan meeting in Manila on Aug.. 12 (Jonathan Hicap)
Seo In-guk’s Choice Award and games
The best dressed fan was chosen during the “Seo In-guk’s Choice Award” segment. Ten fans were selected and five of them were chosen by him to come to the stage consisting of two from Japan, one each from Taiwan, Korea and the Philippines. The fan from the Philippines won.
In the “Seo In-guk vs Heartriders,” he and fans played games including “sipa,” staring contest, arm wrestling and palm push game.
Seo In-guk also did a scene reenactment from his 2018 drama “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes” with a fan.
Goodbye message
A video was shown at the fan meeting containing messages from Filipino fans.
“Even if we may be far away, you will always be celebrated. Wherever we are, we will always support you,” according to the video.
About the video, he said, “It’s really touching for me. It really touched my heart. I’m really grateful for that gift.”
In his final message at the end of the fan meeting, Seo In-guk promised to come back to the Philippines.
“First of all, it has been a really good memory to me and I hope that it’s been a good memory for you guys as well. Speaking honestly, before I arrived in Manila, I was worrying if there would be a lot of fans welcoming and loving me,” he said.
Seo In-guk added, “But as soon as I heard from you guys scream and the fact that you have been waiting all day long, it really cheered me up and I’m getting strength and I’ll be taking back to Korea. I hope and I promise to come back here as soon as possible.”
“Thanks for the love and support you have been showing. We have finally met and we are sharing this memorable experience together. And for the first time today, we were able to make good memory together and I hope in the future we can make more. Maraming salamat po. Mahal ko kayo (Thank you very much. I love you),” he said.
The Seo In-guk “1st Asia Fan Meeting Tour” in Manila was presented by Epic Events.