KUALA LUMPUR: Top South Korean actor Park Bo-gum is deeply touched by the warm reception he has received from his Malaysian fans.
“This is my first trip to Malaysia, so I’m a bit nervous yet excited to see my fans here. I’d like to express my gratitude towards their enthusiasm and support,” he said, referring to hordes of his loyal fans who gave him a warm (and loud) welcome upon his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport last night.
Malaysia is the actor’s first stop in his Asian tour. The 2016-2017 Park Bo-gum Asia Tour Fan Meeting will be taking place tomorrow at Plenary Hall, KLCC at 7.30pm.
“I was surprised and amazed to see how well they’ve prepared in welcoming me into the country,” he gushed at a press conference held at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur here today.
According to the event organiser, about 500 fans had waited patiently around 10pm yesterday to greet and get a glimpse of the star when he arrived at the airport. They came prepared with placards and gifts.
Park recently won the hearts of millions for his portrayal as Crown Prince Hyomyeong in the sageuk (Korean historical) drama Love in the Moonlight.
The 23-year-old said that since he arrived here very late last night, he had only managed to check out Dataran Merdeka, Petronas Twin Towers and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
“I’m a big eater so I’d like to eat at Jalan Alor. I’d like to sample the local cuisine including satay.
“And if time permits, I’d like to go on a tour in Malacca,” he said.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting more of my Malaysian fans tomorrow and interacting with them up close,” he added.
“I'll work harder to give you a better acting performance in the future,” said Park, before ending with “Salam bertemu. Terima kasih.”
Park’s fan meeting is organised by Blossom Entertainment, HS E&C and CN Group; and jointly presented by IME Malaysia and Social Up.