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Korean Actors Visiting Manila This Last Quarter of 2026

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<p>The last quarter of 2026 is fast approaching, and it&#x27;s bound to be unforgettable for many K-drama fans. The upcoming fan meet events of these Korean actors and heartthrobs will surely be among the highlights of the year for their Filipino followers. </p><p>In case you missed it, here&#x27;s a round-up of the K-drama stars visiting Manila, Philippines this year:</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>KIM SOO HYUN: October 2, 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Arena</strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbmR7nMj5k1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=971&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1600217.7000000002%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" 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>The Korean superstar is reuniting with his Filipino fans this year. Following a controversy, Kim Soo Hyun reemerged in the spotlight through a campaign with Filipino clothing brand Bench. His partnership with the brand is further strengthened this year with his scheduled event as a &quot;Global BENCHsetter.&quot; His last K-drama before taking a hiatus was <em>Queen of Tears</em>. Even before then, however, the 38-year-old Hallyu star had already cemented his status as South Korea&#x27;s highest-paid actor through hit series like <em>Moon Embracing the Sun</em>, <em>My Love From the Star, </em><em>The Producers</em><em>,</em> <em>It&#x27;s Okay to Not Be Okay</em>, and <em>One Ordinary Day</em>.<em> </em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>BYEON WOO SEOK: October 10, 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Arena</strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbF05WiEgQn/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=971&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A706926.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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>Byeon Woo Seok starts another chapter with his fans with his 2026 Asia Fanmeeting Tour titled &quot;The Secret Library.&quot; He last visited Manila in July 2025 for his &quot;DAYDREAMIN&#x27;&quot; fan meeting. The 34-year-old actor, who entered the entertainment industry in 2016, is best known for K-dramas such as <em>Record of Youth</em>, <em>Moonshine</em>, <em>Strong Girl Nam-Soon</em>, <em>Lovely Runner</em>, and <em>Perfect Crown</em>. He is set to star in Netflix’s high-profile live-action adaptation of the mega-hit webtoon and novel <em>Solo Leveling</em><u></u>.<em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>HWANG IN YOUP: October 31, 2026 at New Frontier Theater</strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Db0SDZPDHVN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=971&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1171511.4%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>The <em>Dream to You </em>actor is making the dreams of many of his fans finally come true, as he is set to bond with them at his upcoming fan meet. The 35-year-old actor <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px">began his entertainment career in 2019 with the series <em>The Tale of Nokdu</em></span>. The following year, Hwang In Youp experienced a breakthrough with K-dramas <em>18 Again </em>and <em>True Beauty</em>. Since gaining global fame with those projects, her went on to star in shows like <em>The Sound of Magic</em>, <em>Why Her</em>, <em>Family By Choice</em>, and his latest series, <em>Dream to You</em>. It was in January 2025 when he last visited Manila for his &quot;In Love&quot; fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater.<em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>GONG YOO: November 21, 2026</strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DazpFb3SlwF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=971&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A2628000%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Gong Yoo, one of South Korea&#x27;s most popular and beloved actors, is finally making his way to the Philippines for a fan meet for the first time. His Manila stop is part of his 2026 Asia Fanmeeting Tour titled &quot;The Long Take.&quot; PULP Live World is the local organizer of the event, and although the other details of the event have yet to be revealed, the excitement is palpable. Gong Yoo, 47, has carved a special place in Filipinos&#x27; hearts with K-dramas like <em>Coffee Prince</em>, <em>Guardian: The Lonely and Great God</em>, and <em>Squid Game</em>, as well as films like <em>Train to Busan</em> and<em> Kim Ji Young: Born 1982</em>.</p><div><br/></div><p><strong></strong>Lead photos from <strong>@lsquaredprodph </strong>and <strong>@pulpliveworld</strong><strong></strong></p>

<p>These Korean actors are set to make 2026 even more unforgettable for their Filipino fans.</p>

These Korean actors are set to make 2026 even more unforgettable for their Filipino fans.