Philippine Concerts

Tag: I AM Worldwide

  • An Amazingly Fun Night with Park Seo Jun

    An Amazingly Fun Night with Park Seo Jun

    Photo courtesy of Wilbros Live

    Wilbros Live and IAM Worldwide brought Park Seo Jun back to the Philippines on October 14 for a fun meet. It was an amazing night especially for fans who have been waiting for so long to see him, whether for the first time or to see him again.

    And what an entrance it was when it was time for Park Seo Jun to go on stage. Screams filled the Araneta Coliseum as the lights flashed and smoke and fireworks filled the stage. Park Seo Jun could be seen on the LED screen from backstage as he made his entrance.

    Once on stage, he introduced himself in English, “Hello I’m Seo Jun Park. I’m happy to join you tonight. Thank you for inviting me IAM. IAM Worldwide Amazing.”

    For the first segment of the show, host Sam Oh asked him a couple of questions to catch up with him.

    Photo courtesy of Wilbros Live

    Park Seo Jun shared that he finished filming a drama, and how he balances work and personal time, as well as how he would love to go to the Philippines for vacation.

    The next segment called “Park at your own wish” was where they shared the answers to questions they had asked fans about Park Seo Jun and if his answers would match theirs.

    The questions ranged from what fashion style would they prefer Park Seo Jun to wear, what superpower he wished he had, as well as what food would they like him to try while in the Philippines.

    When asked about which genre of music he would listen to during a road trip, he answered, “BTS is the best.”

    After that, he played a game of Never-Have-I-Ever but it was called “Let’s Seo Them.” He was asked a number of questions like if he had ever Googled himself, traveled solo, and prepared dinner for friends.

    Next was a segment called “Seo and Tell” where they showed a collection of photos and videos from Park Seo Jun’s social media pages while talking about it. For example, a selfie of him at the gym was shown and Sam Oh asked how many times a week he exercised, and he said about 3-4 times a week.

    A few fans were also chosen to play games on stage: writing Park Seo Jun’s name in Korean as well as a ring toss game. There were a total of four winners and they were lucky to not only get signed merchandise from Park Seo Jun, but also a photo and a hug.

    Sam Oh then read a couple of fan messages and Park Seo Jun responded to each one. One fan was lucky enough to get a birthday greeting from him. Aside from this, fans even surprised Park Seo Jun with a fan video.

    After Park Seo Jun’s farewell message, he went around on stage waving to as many fans as he could while confetti rained on stage. What a fun and unforgettable night for Park Seo Jun fans!

    Words by Izzy Matias

  • Jung Hoyeon Meets Filipino Fans for the First Time

    Jung Hoyeon Meets Filipino Fans for the First Time

    November 11 –  Jung Hoyeon was the center of attention as she held her first Fun Meet in Manila at the New Frontier Theater. As IAM Worldwide’s ambassador, she faced her fans and answered questions from the event’s host Sam Oh.

    Jung Hoyeon is known to many for her role as the stoic yet determined Kang Saebyeok a.k.a. Player 067 in the wildly popular 2021 Netflix show “Squid Game”. Despite being her debut as an actress, her portrayal of the role turned out to be so iconic, it earned her a win in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series as well a nomination at the Emmys. 

    Radiant and elegant, Hoyeon entered the stage, donning a white Filipiniana dress, a modernized take on the traditional baro’t saya. Prior to her breakout role in “Squid Game”, she already has a formidable career in modeling which started in 2010. She was a runner-up in the TV show Korea’s Next Top Model in 2013. She has also participated in the Seoul and New York Fashion Week.

    “Mabuhay! I’m so glad to meet you guys in person,” she greeted the crowd with a wide smile. When asked why she decided to pursue acting when she was already successful as a model, she said that she is an adventurous person. When she was traveling and meeting different kinds of people as a model, she realized that she wanted to pursue acting as well.

    The massive success of “Squid Game” was something she wasn’t expecting at all. During filming, she narrated that she just did her best to play her role. When her name was announced as the winner at the SAG Awards, she was in total shock. She still thinks it’s an honor for her and she’s very grateful to the cast and crew of the show.

    Jung Hoyeon also said she feels a bit of pressure being dubbed as the “The World’s Current  It Girl” by Vulture Magazine. However, she is also amazed and honored to know that many people share her preferences.

    We also learned some trivia about her. During her free time, she likes to lie down and not do anything. She likes playing Blockudoku, a mobile game which is a mix of block games and sudoku. Lastly, she is also very interested in going to Boracay or Cebu.

    Throughout the Fun Meet, Hoyeon made consistent effort in engaging her fans by waving at them, sending finger hearts and even replying to their cheers.  At the end, winners of the games got their photo session with her. 

    “Thank you so much for your precious time! I’llI definitely come back and see more of you! Salamat po! Mahal ko kayo! Stay safe and healthy,” she told the crowd as she bid them goodbye. 

    Jung Hoyeon is set to make her Hollywood film debut with the “The Governess” directed by Joe Talbot. She is also slated to appear in Alfonso Cuaron’s series  “Disclaimer”.

    Special thanks to Wilbros Live and I Am Worldwide

    By Sandra Mae Laureano