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Korean star Seo In Guk serenades Filipino fans with Yeng Constantino’s  ‘Ikaw’ at the Heart Cookie Manila  fanmeet

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Korean singer-actor Seo In Guk brought joy and music to his Filipino fans as he headlined the much-awaited <em>Heart Cookie</em> fan meeting on Saturday, September 20, at the SM North Edsa Skydome in Quezon City.</p><p>Presented by local promoter L-Squared Productions PH, the event marked Seo In Guk’s reunion with his Filipino Heartriders, two years after his last fan meeting in Manila.</p><p>“Nice meeting you again guys! Magandang gabi! Ako si Seo In Guk,” he said in Filipino. “Miss ko kayo!”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758420470017Seo-In-Guk-Manila-fan-meet-1.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>In Guk added, “Kamusta naman kayo? Thank you so much for coming to my fan meeting. I would really appreciate it if you can enjoy this time comfortably with me. Let’s have a happy time together.”</p><p>In Guk expressed his happiness to be back in the country, recalling his visit as a tourism ambassador.</p><p>“It’s been a while since I’ve been to the Philippines. I’m really excited to visit here. I’m really excited to see my Filipino fans once again. I have a lot of stuff for you so we could enjoy many things together. Actually, there are countries that I used to visit with and for the first time, for the Philippines, I was able to visit last year as an ambassador of tourism, right?” he recalled.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758420508676Seo-In-Guk-Manila-fan-meet-2.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>He praised the Philippines for its hospitality and food, adding: “For me, the Philippines is a very friendly country for me, and their foods are very amazing. Also, there’s something that I like about meeting Filipinos here because Filipinos are very kind and hospitable towards me. I can feel your passion through my flesh, so I am always happy every time.”</p><p>“Honestly, because it’s been a long time since I met my fans here, I feel great right now. I kind of feel like it’s much great if I see you more often because I actually bring so much great memories whenever I come to the Philippines so I’m thankful to you, guys,” he said</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758420552277Seo-In-Guk-Manila-fan-meet-3.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>During the program, Seo In Guk shared updates on his recent projects. He currently stars in the fantasy-action superhero series <em>Twelve</em> as Won Seung, an angel representing the monkey zodiac sign. He also appears as one of the hosts of the Korean dating show <em>Better Late Than Single.</em></p><p>On the latter, Seo In Guk shared that he doesn’t see himself as a “dating coach,” explaining that people often already know what they want. Instead, he simply offers comfort. When asked where he would take fans on a date, he fondly mentioned Cebu, recalling his time filming there and saying he’d love to enjoy the sea and its fishes together with fans.</p><p>He also opened up about his acting career, saying he was surprised to be dubbed a “kiss monster” but explained that he always aims to make his scenes as realistic and emotional as possible for viewers. He shared his excitement for upcoming projects, including two new romantic comedies such as <em>Monthly Boyfriend</em> and <em>I Am Going to Work Today and Tomorrow </em>and his desire to play an antagonist role.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758420568266Seo-In-Guk-Manila-fan-meet-4.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Seo In Guk also brought laughter and kilig to his fans by joining in games like a drawing relay and a series of traditional Korean games such as Jegichagi, Ddakji, and Tuho. He also prepared a Lucky Draw segment that thrilled the audience as he gave away special items, including signed polaroids, two pairs of AirPods he personally bought, and even his favorite cap.</p><p>On the musical side, he surprised fans with a new rendition of Yeng Constantino’s “Ikaw” which he previously sang in his last visit in Manila.</p><p>“I prepared one. Do you remember the song ‘Ikaw’ that I sang? I actually prepared it as a new version for you guys today,” In Guk proudly said.</p><p>He also performed drama OSTs such as “Distant Fate” (<em>Doom at Your Service</em>), his single “Out of Time,” and “My Love” — a song he sang with Kapamilya actress Francine Diaz.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758420589036Seo-In-Guk-Manila-fan-meet-5.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Fans also sang along to “All For You” and “Couple” which he previously performed with Jeong Eun Ji of Apink. During the “Couple” performance, In Guk surprised fans as he personally went down the stage and greeted the fans inside the venue.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758420603536Seo-In-Guk-Manila-fan-meet-6.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Toward the end of the event, Seo In Guk turned emotional as he thanked fans for their support and their charitable works, highlighted in a special fan project.</p><p>“I wanted to say that I’m very thankful that my fans are actually doing a lot of good things for society. I want to appreciate you all so much for that. I’m very very grateful because I have seen gifts that are incomparable to anything,” he said.</p><p>“I kind of think a lot that I would be a person whenever you think of me, you’ll be proud of me. By this moment and by looking at the video, I was able to think of that personally. Thank you so much for being my fans. I am so proud of you!”</p><div> </div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DO04n1pD2LV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div> <div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div> <div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div> <div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap">A post shared by 스토리제이컴퍼니 (@storyjcompany)</p></div></blockquote><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/9/20/look-seo-in-guk-arrives-in-manila-for-his-heart-cookie-fan-meeting-0905"><strong><u>READ: Seo In-Guk arrives in Manila for his ‘Heart Cookie’ fan meeting</u></strong></a></div><p><strong> </strong>He closed the evening with these words: “I really hope that everyone has a precious time together and I’ll be taking that as a gift for myself too. I have a lot of thoughts right now after the video but I’m thankful for you guys. I’m proud of you and I will always do my best to be an actor and a singer that you all will always be proud of.”</p><p>“Looking forward to the next time that we will meet again. Thank you so much for today. I love you guys,” he added. </p><p>Following his Manila stop, In Guk will be heading off to Malaysia and Singapore for his 2025 <em>Heart Cookie Asia</em> Fan Meeting Tour.</p>

<p><b>K-actor Seo In Guk shares heartfelt moments with Filipino fans at his Heart Cookie Manila fan meeting.</b></p>

K-actor Seo In Guk shares heartfelt moments with Filipino fans at his Heart Cookie Manila fan meeting.

Korean star Seo In Guk serenades Filipino fans with Yeng Constantino’s ‘Ikaw’ at the Heart Cookie Manila fanmeet

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Korean star Seo In Guk serenades Filipino fans with Yeng Constantino’s ‘Ikaw’ at the Heart Cookie Manila fanmeet

Nikka Sabio,

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Published Sep 21, 2025 10:10 AM PHT

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