On May 19th, Byun Woo-seok interacted with fans through the fan community platform Weverse. The actor personally responded to fans’ posts, causing his answers to quickly circulate on social media and online communities.
A fan expressed, “I feel like there is a barrier when I send DMs to Byun Woo-seok. I don’t expect him to be flawless, but there seems to be a clear divide between us.”In response, Byun Woo-seok clarified, “I receive numerous DMs… Yes… I am not an AI ㅠ”.
A different fan left a comment on Byun Woo-seok’s post, stating “I feel trapped in Weverse…”. In response, the actor replied, “No, that’s not the case…”.
Responding to a fan’s statement, “If Byun Woo-seok responds to me, I will shave my head,”Byun Woo-seok requested, “Please provide a proof shot.”After 10 minutes, he revisited the post and left a follow-up comment, stating, “You don’t have to go through with it…”
Furthermore, during the fan Q&A session, Byun Woo-seok was asked about his pet dog’s name. He enthusiastically revealed, “It’s Byun Mochi!”. When another fan inquired about his workout plans, he replied, “I should be going, but I can’t resist spending time on Weverse.”He also shared, “I like to listen to Eclipse’s songs while working out,”which sparked excitement among fans of “Lovely Runner”.
At the same time, Byun Woo-seok stars in tvN’s Mon-Tue drama “Lovely Runner”, a time-slip romance about Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon), a dedicated fan who travels back to 2008 to rescue her idol Ryu Sun-jae (Byun Woo-seok).
With the increasing popularity of the drama, Byun Woo-seok’s long-standing acting career also gained recognition. According to Good Data Corporation, “Lovely Runner”has maintained its No.1 ranking among dramas for two consecutive weeks, with Byun Woo-seok also topping the popularity chart for the drama’s cast.
In June, Byun Woo-seok will kick off his Asia fanmeeting tour in Taipei, Taiwan. He will then travel to various Asian cities, including Bangkok (Thailand), Seoul, and Hong Kong, to meet with his international fans.
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