MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Gong Yoo is looking forward to meeting his Filipino fans as he prepares for his first-ever Manila fan meeting.
The actor shared a selfie on his social media account on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with the caption, “Rest before Manila. So excited!"
The event, titled “2026 Gong Yoo Asia Fanmeeting Tour: The Long Take" set to be held on Nov. 21 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, is part of his Asian tour, which includes stops in Yokohama, Japan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Macau, China; and Seoul, South Korea.
In a handwritten letter included in the announcement, Gong Yoo expressed gratitude to fans who have continued to support him throughout his career.
“Every year, I’m deeply touched by the warm birthday wishes you never fail to send me. Thanks to all of you, I’m spending another year filled with gratitude. Because of all of you who have been with me for so long, the time we’ve shared has naturally come back to my mind,” he wrote.
He added that he prepared a place where he and his fans could look back on their shared memories and create new ones.
“I hope we can add another new chapter to the story we’ve been writing together for so long. Until then, I’ll continue doing my best where I am and will come back to you with an even better version of myself,” he said.
Gong Yoo is among South Korea’s most recognizable actors.
He became widely known through the 2007 romantic comedy series “Coffee Prince,” in which he played Choi Han-kyul. He later starred as Kim Shin, an immortal goblin, in the hit fantasy romance series “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” internationally known as “Goblin.”
His film credits include the 2011 drama “Silenced,” the 2016 zombie thriller “Train to Busan,” the historical espionage film “The Age of Shadows” and the 2019 drama “Kim Ji-young: Born 1982.”
He also gained a new generation of international viewers through Netflix productions, including “The Silent Sea” and “Squid Game.”
The Manila fan meeting is organized by PULP Live World, Management SOOP and TONZ Entertainment. The show is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available through TicketNet online and its physical outlets, with prices ranging from P3,710 for general admission to P13,250 for VIP A. Other ticket categories include VIP B at P12,190, Patron at P11,130, Lower Box at P10,070, Upper Box A at P7,950 and Upper Box B at P6,360.
