'Lovely Runner' actor Byeon Woo Seok has shared behind-the-scenes photos from his fan meeting in Manila, Philippines.

On June 23rd, Byeon Woo Seok posted several photos on his social media with a face-shaped emoticon.

The photos show Byeon Woo Seok’s natural look backstage, grabbing attention. The photos include him posing with a slogan featuring his face, preparing with an in-ear monitor, getting makeup done, and posing with flowers.

Currently on an Asia fan meeting tour, Byeon Woo Seok showcased a sharper jawline and a warm visual appeal.

On June 22nd, Byeon Woo Seok held the '2024 #ByeonWooSeok Asia Fanmeeting Tour SUMMER LETTER' at the New Frontier Theater in Manila, where he met with fans.

During the event, Byeon Woo Seok teared up while watching a video made by fans, which made everyone curious.

He explained, “I wasn't feeling well before the fan meeting. I was worried that it might show when I should be enjoying it together. However, thanks to the support from everyone, I was able to have a great time. I was so grateful that I teared up a bit.”

The video quickly spread on social media, and many netizens sent warm messages like "Don't be sick" and "We are cheering for you."

Byeon Woo Seok recently rose to stardom by playing the role of Ryu Sunjae in tvN's 'Lovely Runner'. He is continuing his 'SUMMER LETTER' fan meeting tour, which started in Taiwan and includes stops in Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, and Singapore.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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