As most of his fans know, South Korean actor Hwang In Youp lived and studied in Davao City for four years.
He was asked about his life in Davao at the press conference held before his fan meeting in Manila on June 19, 2022, at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City.
The True Beauty actor said, as translated in English, "That's right, I did live in Davao for four years. I really want to go back to Davao.
"I haven't seen my friends for ten years, but we still keep in touch. Some of them have lived and are now working abroad."
Unfortunately, In Youp wasn't able to visit his friends in Davao since he was only in the country for a short time.
But the 31-year-old South Korean heartthrob jokingly said that he might do a "secret visit" to the city.
HWANG IN YOUP'S LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES
After the press conference, In Youp went straight to the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City to meet his fans at the BYS Fun Meet.
In one of the segments, the actor divulged the real reason he decided to stay in Davao.
Radio and TV host Sam Oh, who served as the event's host, translated for In Youp, "He had a cousin pala who was living there, mga 2003. 'Tapos sabi niya, 'Punta ka dito, ang ganda-ganda dito!'
"So he went there and he said, 'Okay, I really like it here. I'll stay for a year.' He ended up staying four years! Tumira na siya doon, yun pala yung back story."
The actor also revealed what he likes about the Philippines.
In Youp first stated that it’s quite hot in the Philippines, but he actually likes the weather here.
He said in Korean, “I actually really love this kind of weather. When you’re under the shade, it's actually pleasant.”
He also talked about the Filipino food he misses, including a certain Filipino fast-food chain brand and the mango float his tutor once made for him. He wants to try halu-halo and even loves kwek-kwek!
He exclaimed, "[After this,] I'm going straight to having Filipino food."
The actor starred in various dramas, including 18 Again (2020) as Go Ja Sung, True Beauty (2020) as Han Seo Jun, and The Sound Of Magic (2022) as Na Il Deung.
He is also currently starring in the ongoing drama Why Her (2022) as Gong Chan, which is his first leading-man role.
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