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GMA Network
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Alchemy of Souls' actor Lee Jae Wook to hold ‘Prolog' fan meet in Manila
Lee Jae Wook is coming back to Manila for a fan meet! On social media, Wilbros Live announced the South Korean actor will be holding his 'Prolog' fan meet at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon on September 20. Ticket prices have yet to be announced but they will be made available on July 26 via the SM ticketing website. Jae Wook was in Manila in 2022 for his 'First' fan meet. The actor is best known for his roles in "Alchemy of Souls," "Extraordinary You," and "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol." — Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Korean actor Lee Jae-wook is set to return to Manila this September for fan meeting
Article Inside Page Lee jae-wook is coming back to Manila! South Korean actor Lee Jae-wook is heading back to Manila this September for a fan meeting, local organizer Wilbros Live announced on Tuesday. According to a post on Wilbros Live's X (formerly Twitter) page, the Alchemy of Souls star will hold his 'Prolog' fan meeting at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on September 20. Tickets will be available starting July 26 via SM Tickets, with prices yet to be announced. Lee Jae-wook, previously visited the Philippines for a fan meeting in 2023. He began his acting career with a supporting role in the science fantasy series Memories of the Alhambra, alongside Hyun Bin and Park Shin-hye. He went on to appear in several dramas, including Extraordinary You and Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, before rising to greater fame with his lead role in the historical fantasy series Alchemy of Souls. Earlier this year, he took on a new challenge in Netflix's mystery period drama Dear Hongrang, where he played a man who claims to be the long-lost son of a wealthy merchant family. Just Announced 📣 Korean actor 𝐋𝐄𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐊 is coming to the PH 🇵🇭 for his 2025 Asia Fan Meeting Tour pro'log' in Manila! 𝐶𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐾𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑏 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑡 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑠 "𝐴𝑙𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑦 𝑂𝑓 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑠", "𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑟… -- Wilbros Live (@WilbrosLive) July 15, 2025 SEE LEE JAE-WOOK IN THESE STUNNING SHOTS:
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This ‘Weak Hero Class 1' actor is exempted from military service! Find out why he does not have to serve—deets inside
Military service in South Korea is mandatory for all able-bodied men in the country. This particular actor, however, has been exempted from doing his mandatory service. In recent reports, it was shared that fans of Shin Seung Ho , well-known for his appearance in 'Alchemy of Souls,' do not have to worry about the actor going on military hiatus anytime soon! Find out why he has officially been exempted from military service. 'Love Alarm' actor Shin Seung Ho exempted from military service Shin Seung Ho has officially been exempted from military service, as reported by K-media news outlet Tenasia. On June 18, the reports were shared stating that the actor is not considered an able-bodied man due to a major injury. Due to this, the actor has been officially exempted from serving in the military. His agency also stated in response to the reports and confirmed that since the actor suffers from ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), he will be unable to complete his military enlistment. On the other hand, Sports Chosun also reported on the matter, stating that 'Shin Seung Ho underwent surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, while performing personal schedules in 2021 and was subsequently exempted from military service.' The actor underwent a physical exam to define fitness level The reports also shared that the 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' actor underwent an official physical exam to determine whether he should be serving in the military or not. According to the test, it was found that he is not of full health and cannot serve properly in the military, thus exempting him from mandatory service. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Поза во сне может многое рассказать о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo More about Shin Seung Ho Shin Seung Ho began his career on the soccer fields and then slowly shifted towards modeling for all kinds of brands. The actor then finally went out of his comfort zone and entered the realm of the Korean entertainment industry through his 2018 debut in the popular online web series 'A-Teen.' Seung Ho has since then starred in a lot of films and dramas, such as 'Homemade Love Story,' 'The Good Bad Mother,' and ' Double Patty ,' and has continued to rise through the ranks in terms of popularity.
Pink Villa
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why is Weak Hero Class 1 actor Shin Seung Ho exempted from military service? Agency reveals
Shin Seung Ho, the skilled South Korean actor, has revealed a previously unknown injury, thereby also confirming his exemption from military service. As all able-bodied men need to enlist for national duty after the age of 18, Shin Seung Ho's military hiatus was an expected happening for the fans. However, a new report by TenAsia on June 18 revealed how the actor has been exempted from service. His agency confirmed an ACL as the cause behind his change in military plans. KINGKONG by Starship's response to Shin Seung Ho's military exemption According to another update from Sports Chosun revealed why Shin Seung Ho has not announced his military enlistment despite turning 30 this year. They shared, 'Shin Seung Ho underwent surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament or an ACL while performing personal schedules in 2021, and was subsequently exempted from military service.' The initial report claimed that while the injury happened in the middle of a drama production schedule, Shin Seung Ho was able to wrap his filming successfully due to the kind consideration of the staff members on set. He is said to have undergone surgery to repair his ACL, and took the physical exam determining his military grade. As a result of the examination, he was deemed unfit for active service and was granted an exception, exempting him from it. The K-dramas in question could have been D.P., which shot him to fame or Alchemy of Souls, which remains one of Shin Seung Ho's most talked about roles so far alongside Weak Hero Class 1. The shows released in 2021 and 2022, respectively, match the alleged timeline of events. Meanwhile, born on November 11, 1995, the actor was planning a career in football, which is said to have passed without any major injuries. He then moved to modeling with his 6'1' frame, gaining praise. When he finally moved to acting in 2018, Shin Seung Ho earned the long-overdue flowers for his work.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Will there be Dear Hongrang season 2 based on the original novel Tangeum's ending? Netflix keeps the possibility open
Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah's new historical mystery K-drama Dear Hongrang ended its 11-episode run on May 17 after debuting the same day on Netflix. If you've already watched it, you're probably aware of the bittersweet ending and may have even found yourself scrolling through a fan thread, trying to piece it all together. Now, fans are wondering if Dear Hongrang will follow in the footsteps of Lee Jae Wook's previous historical fantasy Alchemy of Souls and return with a Part 2 to continue the story. While there's no official word from the streamer yet, it's worth noting that the series is based on the 2021 novel Tangeum: Swallowing Gold, which also inspired a webtoon under the same name. So, whether the show expands or stops here depends a lot on how the novel wrapped things up. Also read: Dear Hongrang star Jo Bo Ah reveals nickname she gave to Lee Jae Wook, shares why she keeps distance from male co-stars Yes, the story is inspired by Tangeum by the renowned Korean author Jang Da Hye. Just as shown in the Netflix adaptation, the story is set in the late Joseon Dynasty, where a young boy, the only son of a powerful merchant guild, disappears on the very night he promises to pick red camellias for his little stepsister. Ten years later, he returns with the same habits and same scars but claims he remembers nothing about his past life. An ancient blood-mixing technique somehow proves he is the long-lost son of the family, but his sister, Jae Yi, isn't convinced. Jae Yi grows up searching for her brother her whole life while living in a suffocating home, filled with opium smoke and betrayal. Then there's Mu Jin, the adopted son of the Min family. He grew up with Jae Yi. Once, he may have seen her as a sister. Now, his feelings have twisted into love. Also read: Dear Hongrang ending explained: 7 burning questions answered in Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah story finale Why Tangeum? Tangeum translates to 'swallowing gold.' It's a poetic Korean phrase used to describe suicide, especially among 'noblewomen or courtesans driven by despair.' The story focuses less on uncovering Hong Rang's identity and more on the characters themselves, each broken in a different way, and how one incident fractures every bond — three people, caught in a web of memory, pain, desire, and guilt. The possibility of Dear Hongrang getting a renewal is quite low, or even a complete no, given the current series has wrapped up all the arcs written in the novel, and Hongrang's character met the same fate as Lee Jae Wook's: taking his last breath in the arms of Jae Yi. The series covered everything, including the brutal history of the soul reaper, how he was poisoned in childhood, which slowly led his body and organs to give up.. The villain meets a tragic end after Hongrang chops off the same arms that claimed the lives of so many innocent kids. According to author Jang Da Hye, she painstakingly rewrote her characters' emotional arcs multiple times before publishing. The book is drenched in symbolism and emotion. However, when adapted on screen, writer Kim Jin Ah (The Devil Judge) and director Kim Hong Sun (The Guest, The Witch's Diner) leaned harder into the political intrigue and suspense, though the story and character arcs largely stayed true to the source. What's surprising is that Netflix still hasn't marked the series as Limited, leaving the door slightly open. But if the story expands, it'll likely go beyond the book, into completely original fiction. If you can read Korean, or even if you're semi-fluent and willing to work through it with tools, Tangeum is 100% worth it. There's no official English translation yet, but the demand has skyrocketed. There's also a webtoon version on Ridibooks.
