Hwang In Youp Charms Filipino Fans in BYS Fun Meet in Manila
Words and photos by Danica Lacson
It was, without a doubt, a beautiful first meeting between Hwang In Youp and his Filipino fans at the BYS Fun Meet in Manila!
South Korean model-actor Hwang In Youp is no stranger to the Philippines, having spent four years studying in Davao in his teenage years. Fast forward to 2022, the True Beauty star returns to the country he once called his home — not to study — but to meet his Filipino fans who welcomed him with warmness and sunshine, making up for the gloomy skies of June 19.
Before the BYS Fun Meet in Manila, presented by BYS Cosmetics Philippines in partnership with Wilbros Live, at the New Frontier Theater, the actor charmed the press members with his graciousness and sweet personality during a press conference held at the EDSA Shangri-la.
Hwang In Youp expressed his joy in coming back to the Philippines and shared his surprise to be greeted by fans during his arrival in the country the night before. He also looked back on his years in Davao — a place, he said, has a special place in his heart. The actor added that he remains in touch with his friends despite not seeing each other for about a decade. He admitted wanting to visit the city. “The schedule for this trip is quite tight, so I will probably not be able to go to Davao. Maybe I will make a side trip,” he joked.
The actor, who currently leads the SBS drama Why Her, also revealed his favorite local foods. He listed down Jollibee’s fried chicken, Chowking’s halo-halo, and kwek-kwek as his favorite. Adding to the list of his favorite foods are mango float and pineapple. Aside from food, he shared the local places he wished to visit which include Boracay and Cebu.
On Skincare and Self-Care: Hwang In Youp uncovers his secret to true beauty and what being yourself means to him.
BYS Cosmetics Philippines took huge strides in its research and development as it ventures into skincare with the launch of Skin by BYS. The skincare brand features a complete range of products that cater to a wide range of skin types.
And BYS Cosmetics Philippines chose the best endorser to represent — an actor who also made huge strides in his career — Hwang In Youp who was named ambassador of BYS Cosmetics Philippines in September 2021 with the launch of Skin by BYS.
During the press conference, the Why Her actor revealed his secret to his clear and smooth skin. According to him, aside from BYS products, he always applies sunscreen — a habit he developed when he was a kid, thanks to his parents. He also loved taking cold showers and using lip balm to moisturize his lips. In addition, the actor also emphasized having a positive attitude. He shared that he unwinds by going on late-night drives and listening to music.
Asked what it means to be yourself, Hwang In Youp emphasized the importance of loving oneself. “As you live life, you get to a point where you become critical of yourself or maybe even hate yourself. I think it is really important to switch that paradigm to loving yourself because it is only in loving yourself that you are able to go to the next step which is loving others,” he said.
A Fun Meeting: What Went Down at the BYS Fun Meet in Manila
Fans of Hwang In Youp will definitely remember June 19 with the fondest memories. Even before the actor came out from backstage, New Frontier Theater was filled with excited cheers. And those cheers grew louder when the man of the hour emerged on stage with the brightest smile.
He greeted the crowd with a “Hello. Ako si Hwang In Youp.”
Through the BYS Fun Meet in Manila, fans got to know the actor better and listen to some behind-the-scene stories of his drama shoots. He recounted his stay in the Philippines, expressing his love for Davao, Filipino food, and more. The Philippines definitely felt the love as the actor said that if he got the chance to be 18 again, he will do the same thing — live in the Philippines, study in Davao, and eat kwek-kwek.
He also revealed more details about being ambidextrous, his fashion statement, and how he entered the entertainment industry. Hwang In Youp made his acting debut in 2018 through the web drama Why. He went on to star in various productions including The Tale of Nokdu, 18 Again, True Beauty, and currently, Why Her.
And fans of the actor did not hold back in expressing their love for his True Beauty character, Han Seojun. Asked about his definition of “true beauty”, the actor said true beauty is about loving yourself in order to love other people. Meanwhile, talking about his dream role, Hwang In Youp said that, more than a particular role, his dream role is the role that fans would love.
From Goo Ja Sung, to Han Seo Jun, and now, Gong Chan: The Many Roles of Hwang In Youp
The attendees of the fun meet got to take a trip-down-memory-lane on Hwang In Youp’s various dramas with the actor himself. Scenes from his dramas True Beauty, 18 Again, and Why Her were played *cue shy Hwang In Youp* — who also shared behind-the-scene stories, including a sweet shout-out for Moon Ga Young. The actor thanked his True Beauty leading lady for helping him out in his scenes.
Although we did not get to meet singer Hwang In Youp as his throat is unwell, the actor still granted fans’ request for a snippet of his official soundtrack, “It Starts Today”. He even teased fans by only singing a line from the song at first. What a cutiiiie!
Lucky fans got the opportunity to ask the actor questions and got their wishes granted.
Ending the night with a promise to see each other again
The BYS Fun Meet in Manila featuring Hwang In Youp gifted fans with the sweetest memories to treasure until his next visit. He said goodbye with appreciative and comforting words, easing the heartbreak of bidding a temporary farewell. “Thank you all so much for coming out tonight. I hope you love the brand BYS, which I endorse, as much as I do. I will be going home tonight, but I hope I can come back and spend more time with you. Thank you so much for coming tonight. Be healthy. I love you!”
Hwang In Youp’s BYS Fun Meet in Manila was presented by BYS Cosmetics Philippines in partnership with Wilbros Live. The Philippine Concerts extends gratitude to BYS Cosmetics Philippines and Wilbros Live for the invite to the press conference and event.
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