Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, star of the drama “Lovely Runner,” surprised members of the Philippine media when he gave each one of them a bouquet with a yellow rose.
The sweet gesture happened at his press conference on June 21 at the Shangri-La The Fort for his “Asia Fanmeeting Tour: Summer Letter in Manila” slated on June 22 at the New Frontier Theater.
Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok at the press conference in Manila on June 21 (Photos from Pulp Live World/Varo Entertainment)
"Lovely Runner" star Byeon Woo-seok giving yellow roses to Philippine media during his press conference on June 21 (Jonathan Hicap)
The bouquet with a yellow given by Byeon Woo-seok to Philippine media during his press conference on June 21. The photo has the note, “Thank you for loving Sunjae. Maraming salamat po (Thank you very much)" (Jonathan Hicap)
Actress Kim Hye-yoon holding a yellow umbrella for Byeon Woo-seok in "Lovely Runner" (tvN)
The press conference in the hotel’s Bonifacio Hall, hosted by Kring Kim and organized by promoter Pulp Live World, started at 4 p.m.
After Kim introduced him, Byeon Woo-seok emerged with a bunch of yellow roses. He personally went to the different tables and gave a rose to each member of the media.
Those who were there were surprised and felt happy about Byeon Woo-seok’s sweet gesture.
The yellow rose was accompanied by a photo of Byeon Woo-seok with the note, “Thank you for loving Sunjae. Maraming salamat po (Thank you very much). From Byeon Woo Seok.“
The color yellow was extensively used in scenes in “Lovely Runner,” which starred Byeon Woo-seok as Ryu Sun-jae and Kim Hye-yoon as Im Sol. Yellow was Im Sol’s color, including her umbrella.
As the press conference ended, he told the media, “Thank you so much.”
“It’s raining outside but please do take care on your way home,” said Byeon Woo-seok.
Byeon Woo-seok’s popularity soared after starring in “Lovely Runner.” He was followed and mobbed by fans wherever he went including in airports. .
He arrived in Manila on June 20 and a throng of fans waited at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport just to get a glimpse of him.
Byeon Woo-seok’s “Asia Fanmeeting Tour: Summer Letter in Manila” is presented by Pulp Live World.