ABS-CBN stars Belle Mariano and Esnyr Ranollo were among the lucky fans who snagged front-row seats at South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok’s Daydreamin’ fan meet.
Presented by Dunkin’ Philippines, the hour-long event was held at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Afterwards, Belle took to Instagram to post a carousel of photos and fancams, which she captioned with "munchkin moments."
One of the photos shows Belle beaming with a wide smile, posing in front of a massive LED screen displaying Byeon Woo-seok as her backdrop.
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In another, she’s joined by her friends, including Esnyr Ranollo, all looking thrilled.
Esnyr also shared "delulu fangirl" moments on his Instagram Stories.
For those unfamiliar, "delulu" is Gen Z slang for "delusional," and a “delulu fangirl” refers to a fan who has unrealistic or dreamy fantasies about his/her favorite celebrity.
In one post, Esnyr expressed, published as is: "ANG LAPIT NG ASAWA KO!!!!! PAPAKASALAN!!!"
Another post captured Woo-seok glancing their way, with Esnyr jokingly writing on his Instagram Stories, published as is: "AYAN K NANAMAN @byeonwooseok STUDY FIRST NGA AQ DIBAH!!!"
There was also a post featuring Esnyr’s reaction selfie, quoting Kathryn Bernardo’s iconic line from the 2018 hit The Hows of Us: "PALIBHASA KASI ALAM NA ALAM MO PANO AKO KUNIN EH! ISANG KANTA, ISANG NGITI, ISANG YAKAP, WALA... UMIIKOT NANAMAN MUNDO KO!!!"
Esnyr thanked Belle for inviting him to the fan meet.
In his Instagram Stories caption, he wrote (published as is): "THIS GIRL JUST MADE MY FANGIRL DREAMS COME TRUE I LOVE U BELINDA!!! THANK YOU FOR BRINGING ME HERE!"
BYEON WOO-SEOK IN MANILA HIGHLIGHTS
The Araneta Coliseum was transformed into a K-drama wonderland as South Korean heartthrob Woo-seok captivated thousands of Filipino fans, known as TongTongs, during his Daydreamin’ fan meet.
The event kicked off with Woo-seok’s soulful performance of “Like a Dream,” drawing thunderous cheers as he made a grand entrance.
After his opening song, Woo-seok charmed the crowd by greeting them in Tagalog, saying, “Kamusta po kayong lahat?”
In the interview segment hosted by Ai Dela Cruz, Woo-seok expressed his heartfelt gratitude for returning to the Philippines to meet his fans again, just over a year after his last visit.
With a translator’s help, he said: "Salamat po talaga sa Dunkin’ for bringing me back here. I’m so excited and thrilled to meet all my fans in Manila."
He also gave updates on his recent activities, revealing his work on a new drama series. As translated, he revealed: "Lately, I've been busy filming my drama that is yet to be shown...
"And siyempre, marami rin akong ginagawa sa pag-aalaga ng aking sarili like working out whenever I can. And siyempre, I'm really looking forward for my new drama very soon."
A major moment that sent fans into a kilig frenzy was when Byeon Woo-seok learned Filipino phrases, charmingly saying "masarap," "may forever," and "mahal kita," with his signature smile.
Interactive games kept the crowd's energy soaring, showcasing Woo-seok’s playful and competitive side.
In one segment, he reenacted his commercial poses that had fans screaming.
He also gamely took on the Balance Game and Match the Dunkin’ Challenge.
A quiz game brought lucky fans into the spotlight, answering trivia about Woo-seok’s career.
The ultimate kilig moment came when a fortunate fan won a two-minute solo stage experience with Woo-seok.
They acted out a dreamy date, complete with a pretend picnic and watching fireworks, leaving the audience feeling a little envious of the lucky fan.
After the fun games, Woo-seok shared a heartfelt message with his fans.
He said, as translated: "It's been a while since nakabalik ako dito and to be spending time with my Filipino TongTongs, I'm very happy.
"Kahit napakaiksi ng ating oras, for sure there will be next time.
"And as we look forward to our next gathering, sana ito'y magiging isang napakagandang memory with all of us."
The fan meet concluded with Woo-seok’s captivating performances of “I Think I Did” and “Sudden Shower,” both from the Lovely Runner soundtrack, leaving fans craving more.
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