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It’s a BEAUTIFUL DAY in Manila with Jang Ki Yong

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It has been a week since K-Drama Actor and Model Jang Ki Yong spent a beautiful day in Manila last September 28 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier. The much-awaited fan meeting presented by VIU Philippines was filled with excitement as fans waited for his return after he was discharged from military service last year.

Jang Ki Yong, known for his charms in “My Roommate Is a Gumiho” and Viu Original “Now That We’re Breaking Up,” concluded his last stop of Asia Fan Meeting in Manila, making it more memorable as he also met his Pinoy Fans in the same venue five years ago.

The fan meeting started as Ki Yong entered from the side of the stage before he performed “Thought of You.” With the help of the translator, he was able to convey his messages to his Pinoy fans. “Thank you so much, and I’ve been waiting for the day to come,” he said.

In the “Beautiful Diary” segment, he told stories from his role in “My Roommate is A Gumiho,” in which he starred alongside Hyeri. He also recalled how his family gathered before his enlistment and then shared his bonding with them; he stated, “During my first vacation from the military, I spend my time with my family, ate really delicious and good food, and really had good air as well so it was really memorable experience with my family.”

During his military services, he debuted as a musical actor in “Blue Helmet: A Song of Meissa, “So I’ve done a lot of movies and drama as well, but I never had an experience going up on stage, so it was really great opportunity and experience for me in my life. And representing the army as well, I wanted to show a great performance, so I practice a lot for this great opportunity,” he said.

Ki Yong told the crowd that he wanted to go to the Philippines for a vacation, so fans chanted to go to their house instead. His humor filled the venue with laughter when he said that he is asking a good vacation place but not their houses. Fans gave him three popular tourism destinations in the country: Siquijor, Amanpulo, and Siargao.

On the next segment, he showed his charms thru his fan service. Four lucky fans were given a chance to recreate scenes from the drama alongside him that drew a lot of kilig and sana all from the audience.

Fans were also able to record a special morning call from Ki Yong, saying, “Bebe, Gising Na (Baby, Wake Up),” followed by five different types of heart pose. He posed on the opposite side of the stage to ensure that everyone in the audience could photograph his cute moments.

In “Beautiful Wish,” he showed that he can not only act and sing but also dance when he joined a lucky fan in the NCT 127’s “Walk Challenge.”

He also read some notes written by fans in the fan board and showcased his sweet voice when he performed “I Love You” by Ahn Se Ha.

Ki Yong surprised his loving fans by giving everyone in the venue with a “Hi-Touch” perks instead of “Hi Bye” allowing everyone to interact with him closely.

Of course, the fans did not want the fan meeting to end without expressing their love for him, so they prepared a sweet video message, hand banners, and cake. He expressed his gratitude for the love he receives: “Today is the last tour, and today is a beautiful memory.”

He also mentioned his plans in the future, saying, “Just like in the past, present, and also in the future it’s gonna be all the same. As an actor, I will really do my best to be the best actor, and of course to meet and greet my fans thru different dramas and works, and to the public as well.”

Jang Ki Yong, also known for “Atypical Family,” concluded his fan meeting with a performance of “Twenty-Five, Twenty One” and Come Hug Me OST, “Paradise Tree.” Before leaving the stage, he did the iconic Filipino hand sign, “eyyy,” which made the fans smile.

In this fan meeting, he not only displayed his unique charms but also was able to reciprocate the love the Pinoy fans gave him. Surely, Ki Yong succeeded in providing us with an incredible night that would live on in our hearts forever.

Jang Ki Yong Beautiful Day Fan Meeting in Manila was presented by VIU Philippines.

Words by: P.Y. Vencio; Photos by: Micah Paulynne

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