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How Content Creator Evan Tan Turned His Love for K-Dramas Into His Dream Career

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<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784896585352metrostyle feature on kdrama content creator evan tan 6.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Evan Tan, as photographed by Jan Mayo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>For <strong>Evan Tan</strong>, one K-drama didn&#x27;t just become another title on his watchlist; it changed the course of his life.</p><p>Today, this content creator, actor, singer, and licensed engineer has built a massive online following through his K-drama-anchored content, fun celebrity interviews, and endearing personality that makes him one of the Philippines’ relatable bridges to Korean entertainment. With millions of followers across various social media platforms, Evan has become one of the country&#x27;s most recognizable digital creators, who&#x27;s also expanding his portfolio into acting and music.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784896614534metrostyle feature on kdrama content creator evan tan 1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>But long before the viral videos and social events, Evan was simply an engineering student trying to figure out where he belonged.</p><p>Evan recalled that his journey into content creation began in the most unexpected way— with a college crush! At the time, he was studying engineering, but deep down, he knew it wasn&#x27;t where his heart was.  </p><p>A classmate he liked recommended the Korean series, <strong><em>Who Are You: School 2015</em></strong>. Though initially hesitant to dive deep into Korean entertainment, Evan eventually took the plunge. “So, back then, I wasn&#x27;t really the type of person who would get into K-pop or K-dramas. I was like, &#x27;You can&#x27;t even understand what they&#x27;re saying, so why are you getting into that?&#x27; But, you know, since I was interested in her, I gave it a try,” he shared in an exclusive interview with <strong>Metro.Style</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784896636733metrostyle feature on kdrama content creator evan tan 2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784896655673metrostyle feature on kdrama content creator evan tan 3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Watching the series became a turning point. Seeing actress<strong> Kim So-hyun</strong>, who is the same age as him, living her dream while he felt confined to a path he wasn&#x27;t passionate about made him realize he wanted something different. &quot;So, from there, I kind of thought that at my age, I can do more than just engineering. So, I wanted to get into entertainment,” he shared.</p><p>He grew up in <strong>Baguio</strong>, and pursuing entertainment wasn&#x27;t exactly easy. Traveling to Manila for auditions wasn&#x27;t an option, and it was a challenge to get his parents on board with his plans. So, he turned to social media to get things going. “When the pandemic hit, my posts suddenly blew up and continuously grew. Like, in 2020, I reached my first 1 million on TikTok... So, yeah, it&#x27;s been a really nice journey,” recalled Evan, who now has almost 13 million followers on TikTok alone. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784896701993metrostyle feature on kdrama content creator evan tan 4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>New opportunities soon followed, including stepping into the world of celebrity interviews. Although he&#x27;s now known for sitting down with some of the biggest names in entertainment, Evan admits that connecting with people didn&#x27;t always come naturally. </p><p>&quot;I see myself as an introvert,&quot; he revealed, recalling how nervous he was during his first few interviews. What started as a personal challenge eventually became one of the most fulfilling parts of his career, as he discovered the joy of getting to know the people behind the celebrity image. </p><p>He shared, “Whenever I&#x27;m in the zone for an interview, it just feels really happy. I get to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet such amazing people. And also just work more on my communication skills with them. And I just like seeing them happy.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DS7f3ROkmN0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A110938.69999999925%2C%22ls%22%3A62944.10000000149%2C%22le%22%3A63336.10000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="924" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY1fusCzo-5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A393723%2C%22ls%22%3A239337.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A239588.20000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>While many creators measure success through views and follower counts, Evan finds the greatest fulfillment in the moments he shares with people offline. For him, nothing compares to meeting supporters in person, especially children, and seeing how much joy a simple interaction can bring. </p><p>&quot;I can&#x27;t imagine that a simple picture with them gives them so much joy,&quot; he shared. Those encounters have inspired him to dream beyond content creation, with hopes of visiting schools, promoting the importance of education, and becoming more involved in charity work. </p><p>&quot;Meeting people in person is really different,&quot; Evan said, adding that establishing genuine connections with people is something he hopes to continue pursuing in the years ahead.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8mL3vTyCGq/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A599220.900000006%2C%22ls%22%3A239337.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A239588.20000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSAEs8yEojj/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A168619.5%2C%22ls%22%3A62944.10000000149%2C%22le%22%3A63336.10000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>One of the most unforgettable moments in Evan&#x27;s career came full circle because of the very actress who inspired him to pursue entertainment in the first place. Years after <em>Who Are You: School 2015</em> changed his life, he was given the chance to interview Kim So-hyun. Although the interview was ultimately cancelled, he still met the actress during a red carpet event in Thailand. What happened next was something he never expected. &quot;She suddenly told me that she knew me,&quot; Evan recalled. For someone who had once only dreamed of seeing Kim So-hyun in person, being recognized by his longtime celebrity crush felt surreal. &quot;A very K-drama moment. Because I would have never thought in my life that a girl that I wish I would have seen only through a fan meet or on screen is someone who actually knew me as well in person and recognized me. So, that I think is a very memorable moment and a dream for a lot of people who are fans of K-dramas and K-pop as well,” he shared.</p><p>Despite having interviewed numerous Korean celebrities, including a virtual interview with <strong>BLACKPINK&#x27;s Jisoo</strong>, Evan still has a few dream conversations on his bucket list. At the top is finally meeting and interviewing Jisoo in person. He explained, “Because there&#x27;s a very big difference between a virtual interview and an in-person interview. When you get to be next to the actress, it&#x27;s a very different feeling. If it&#x27;s a virtual interview, I don&#x27;t really get nervous. But the in-person ones, I still get kind of nervous.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVqQxqhk26l/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A457042%2C%22ls%22%3A239337.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A239588.20000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>He also hopes to sit down with actress<strong> Go Youn-jung</strong> and singer-actress <strong>IU</strong>. Rather than focusing solely on their careers, Evan is more interested in the little things that reveal who they are beyond the spotlight. </p><p>He said, “I want to know the simplest things about their life. ‘What is your morning routine?’ ‘What do you like to do to cheer yourself up?’ Or, ‘What&#x27;s your favorite game?’ ‘What do you do in your free time?’ The very normal people things. I think those are the most interesting things. Because mostly we see them on the screen. And we don&#x27;t know how they are in person.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYY9OfkjOF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A266762.3999999985%2C%22ls%22%3A62944.10000000149%2C%22le%22%3A63336.10000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DADt7wHSMxs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A633955.7000000179%2C%22ls%22%3A239337.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A239588.20000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Evan&#x27;s love for K-dramas didn&#x27;t end with <em>Who Are You: School 2015</em>, obviously, and after getting opportunities to interview celebrities, his love for Korean entertainment only continued to grow. </p><p>While the 2015 teen mystery series remains close to his heart, he has since added <em><strong>Alchemy of Souls</strong></em>, <strong><em>Moving</em></strong>, <strong><em>Squid Game</em></strong>, and <strong><em>I&#x27;m Not a Robot</em></strong> to his list of favorites. His passion for K-dramas even carries over to his music, as he frequently listens to K-drama original soundtracks, especially relaxing ballads that help him unwind. </p><p>Outside of Korean music, however, <strong>Ed Sheeran</strong> has remained his favorite since high school, and acoustic songs continue to hold a special place in his heart.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwH-rCcoxJV/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A668005.5%2C%22ls%22%3A239337.59999999404%2C%22le%22%3A239588.20000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Beyond content creation, Evan is also looking forward to growing his career in acting and music. While he has already explored both fields, he believes he&#x27;s only getting started. </p><p>His dream role is playing a high school student, explaining that there&#x27;s something timeless and nostalgic about school stories that continues to resonate with him. &quot;If I could combine being a student with having superpowers, that would be the perfect role,&quot; he said, making it no surprise that <em>Moving</em> perfectly represents the kind of project he hopes to be part of someday. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784896754253metrostyle feature on kdrama content creator evan tan 5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Above all, however, Evan has one dream he hopes to turn into reality: &quot;I would like to be in a K-drama.&quot; Whether it&#x27;s through acting, a reality show, or another unexpected opportunity, he&#x27;s ready to embrace whatever comes next in his journey. </p><p>From being an engineering student to becoming one of the country&#x27;s most recognizable and well-loved content creators, Evan Tan&#x27;s journey is proof that inspiration can come from the most unexpected places, and that it is never too late to pursue one&#x27;s dreams. While starring in a K-drama remains at the top of his bucket list, he&#x27;s already living a story that many fans can relate to, one that began with a single episode and has become a dream-turned-reality kind of story that continues to have new seasons. </p><div><br/></div><p>Photography by <strong>Jan Mayo </strong></p><p>Fashion by <strong>Edrick Paz </strong>and <strong>Reparer Studio</strong> </p><p>Grooming by <strong>Myckee Arcano</strong> </p><p>Production by <strong>Eight Leos Entertainment Group</strong></p><p>Talent managed by <strong>Eight Leos Entertainment Group</strong></p><p>Special thanks to <strong>Richard Juan</strong></p>

<p>Filipino-Chinese engineering graduate Evan Tan looks back on the K-drama that sparked his content creator career, the meaningful connections he's built along the way, and the motivations that push him as one of the Philippines’ relatable bridges to Korean entertainment.</p>

Filipino-Chinese engineering graduate Evan Tan looks back on the K-drama that sparked his content creator career, the meaningful connections he's built along the way, and the motivations that push him as one of the Philippines’ relatable bridges to Korean entertainment.

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