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Park Seo-jun elated as he reunites with Filipino fans: ‘You guys are great’

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Loud cheers blasted the Big Dome on Saturday night, July 12, as Korean superstar Park Seo-jun marked an epic reunion with his Filipino fans. </p><p>The <em>Ultimate Fan Fest</em>, organized by Century Tuna, fulfilled some of the fans’ wildest fantasies including a privilege to go on a two-minute date with Seo-jun.</p><p>Seo-jun was ecstatic as he addressed his fans who flocked to the venue to show their love and support for the star.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17523763340581752376367468.jpeg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>“Being here itself is something that excites me a lot. Each and every one of you... you guys are great,” he told his fans via an intepreter.  </p><p>The sought-after leading man, who has been juggling multiple engagements, expressed his happiness over his reunion with the fans. </p><p>“Currently, I’m working on a very hectic and busy schedule, but I’m very glad that through meeting you guys today, it gives me energy so that I can go back and work hard,” he said. </p><p>“Recently, I’ve been going through shoots, staying in my sets, doing shoots for my upcoming works. But through this, feeling your love, I’m very happy,” he added. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMAwGVNTKUF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMAwGVNTKUF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A5654347.799999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>During the short interview segment of the fan meet, Seo-jun answered some questions that fueled fans’ interest.  </p><p>Fans were delighted when Seo-jun expressed his desire to travel around the country.  </p><p>“One of my dreams is to travel to a lot of different destinations. So, I hope that I may also have the chance to travel along Philippines,” he said.</p><p>Seo-jun shared that he rewards himself after every project by exploring different places.</p><p>“Whenever I finish a project, I try to have some time to empty the character that I have for the upcoming project that I’ll work on. That’s why I do this by traveling to different places,” he said. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLIC9UESsLT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A5636623.700000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In a press conference hours before the highly anticipated fan meet, the Korean superstar admitted that he never got to explore Filipino delicacies due to time constraints. </p><p>“I really did not have the time enough to taste Filipino delicacies. But the most exciting schedule that I have during my visit here is my fan fest later. I think that would be such a blast, and I’ll try my best to make the most out of it,” he told reporters.  </p><p>Seo-jun kept his word and made the night unforgettable by being fully engaged with the fan-centered activities throughout the show.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/10/16/park-seo-joon-on-visiting-ph-anew-everyone-is-welcoming-1210"><strong><u>READ: Park Seo-joon on visiting PH anew: ‘Everyone is welcoming’</u></strong></a></div><p>In a previous interview with Filipino reporters in 2023, he also expressed interest in discovering the country’s wonders.  </p><p>&quot;Actually a few years back, I was able to visit Cebu, and this is actually a very memorable time for me. And recently I was able to go on different vacations so I would also love to visit different tourists and vacation spots [here],” he said.  </p>

<p>Park Seo-jun had the best time as he was once again welcomed by an enthusiatic crowd in his return to Manila.</p>

Park Seo-jun had the best time as he was once again welcomed by an enthusiatic crowd in his return to Manila.