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Park Seo-jun returns to Manila for fun meet

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Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/10/14/20231014-park-seo-jun-via-abs-cbn-news.jpg"/><figcaption>South Korean actor Park Seo-jun is back in Manila after four years to again meet his Filipino fans. Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — South Korean actor Park Seo-jun said Saturday he felt elated at the warm welcome that he received from Filipino fans as he returned to the country for a fan meeting.&quot;I was very surprised when I arrived at the airport... but seeing how everyone is welcoming, I am happy,&quot; Park said through an interpreter during a press conference held hours before his &quot;fun meet&quot; or fan meeting at the Araneta Coliseum.Park previously visited in the country in 2019 for a similar event organized by a local clothing brand that he endorses.&quot;Whenever I visit other countries what I&#x27;m most excited about is having to visit my fans. Having most interaction and having precious moments because that is what I&#x27;m most excited about here too,&quot; the &quot;Itaewon Class&quot; star said.&quot;I can never forget the faces of my fans when it is the first time to meet them and the time we get to say goodbye and next time we meet again,&quot; he added.Hours later, the Big Dome was packed with the actor&#x27;s fans, who were eager to see him in person after years of only watching him on TV screens and other gadgets.&quot;First time ko [siya] makita live, so excited ako,&quot; said one fan.Another fan, DJ Francisco, said K-dramas give her something to look forward to after a long day.&quot;Nakatulong na talaga lalo na &#x27;pag stressed ka sa work. K-drama is there for you,&quot; she said. &quot;Super happy makita ko [siya in] person. Complete package.&quot;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Man of the hour Park Seo Jun finally reunites with his Filipino fans after 4 years! Park says he is thankful he is again welcomed warmly by Filipinos <a href="https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABSCBNNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/yo84BkFNxB">pic.twitter.com/yo84BkFNxB</a>— Anna Cerezo (@annacerezo_) <a href="https://twitter.com/annacerezo_/status/1713141585624568249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2023</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Park rose to fame through his lead roles in dramas such as &quot;Itaewon Class,&quot; &quot;What&#x27;s Wrong with Secretary Kim?&quot; and &quot;Fight for my Way&quot; as well as movies like &quot;Midnight Runners&quot; and &quot;Divine Fury.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/30/20/netflix-review-itaewon-class-offers-a-delicious-tale-of-revenge-romance-and-then-some">Netflix review: ‘Itaewon Class’ offers a delicious tale of revenge, romance, and then some</a></li></ul>Most recently, he starred in the disaster film &quot;Concrete Utopia,&quot; which was selected as South Korea&#x27;s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/29/23/south-korea-picks-concrete-utopia-as-oscars-entry">South Korea picks disaster flick &#x27;Concrete Utopia&#x27; as Oscars entry</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/23/23/movie-review-concrete-utopia-more-than-a-disaster-flick">Movie review: &#x27;Concrete Utopia&#x27; more than a disaster flick</a></li></ul>Park is also set to star in the American superhero flick &quot;The Marvels&quot; and Korean web series &quot;Gyeongseong Creature.&quot;During the press conference, the actor shared that he goes out of his way to give color his characters and make sure that they are relatable.&quot;When I receive a scenario or project, I first try to look and take in all the information I can get from that. However, when I see some missing spots, as an actor it&#x27;s my responsibility to fill them that up myself,&quot; he explained.&quot;For example, I receive a role as a 35-year-old doctor, I only know that. But as an actor to try and think what processes or how he became this kind of doctor, or what he went through in this scenario.&quot;If he were to give advice to his younger self, Park said: &quot;If you just do your best, everything will work out.&quot;&quot;However, I hope you will never lose your own self,&quot; he added.At the fan meeting, the supporters got to know more about the man that captivated their hearts. During a question and answer segment, for instance, Park said he would like to try adobo (a local dish) and visit Siargao.He said he also liked listening to K-pop sensation BTS, whose member V is a close friend of his. &quot;BTS is the best,&quot; he said.For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents">Hallyu Corner</a> microsite.

Park Seo-jun said he felt elated with the warm welcome that he received from Filipino fans as he returned to the country for a fan meeting.

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Park Seo-jun returns to Manila for fun meet

Anna Cerezo,

ABS-CBN News

Published October 15, 2023 12:54 AM PHT

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Updated October 15, 2023 11:52 AM PHT

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