#SHOWBIZ: Korean star Lee Soo-hyuk to meet fans at Pavilion KL tomorrow
For the very first time, the dashing South Korean actor Lee Soo-hyuk is visiting Kuala Lumpur for an exclusive meet-and-greet event with his fans.
He'll be at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang, tomorrow.
Tonton, the country's leading video streaming platform, is bringing Lee to town specifically for the launch of his latest thriller, 'S LINE', which premieres tomorrow.
'S LINE', starring Lee – a popular fashion icon, international model, and versatile actor – will be available to stream every Friday at 10pm.
His special appearance is part of the Galaxy Unfolds Roadshow, a collaborative effort between Tonton, TV3, and Samsung Malaysia.
The event will take place at the main concourse of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, offering fans exclusive photo opportunities with the star.
Lee's arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) in Sepang today was broadcast live on TV3 and Tonton.
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