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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Interview: Seo In Guk Preps For 'Heart Cookie' Fan Meet In Malaysia & Reveals His Ideal Partner
Known for his charms on screen as well as his golden voice, Seo In Guk (서인국) remains one of South Korea's most beloved artists. Initially gaining popularity after winning 'Superstar K' in 2009, his music career soared with him racking up achievements such as Gaon Chart K-Pop Award 'Song of the Year' in 2013 and 'Best OST' award at the APAN Star Awards in 2012. Other than his music career, Seo In Guk also acquired the 'Best Artist Award (Actor) in 2022 at the Asia Artist Awards, the 'Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries' at the MBC Drama Awards, and was nominated for a Daesang in 2016 for his role in Shopping King Louie. In this exclusive interview, we talk to Seo In Guk about his upcoming 'Heart Cookie' fan meeting at the HGH Convention Centre on 10th October 2025, as well as his recent projects: 1. 'Heart Cookie' is such a sweet name for a fan meeting tour—what inspired the theme, and how did you come up with the concept? I really wanted to use the word 'Heart' this time. While chatting with the team, I started thinking—my name is Seo In-guk, right? And back in the day, there was this thing called 'Cookie Café' on Daum (not sure if it's still around)—you might not know it! So I kept playing with the idea of combining 'heart' with something else, and we landed on 'cookie.' It clicked because 'cookie' also sounds a bit like my nickname 'Gukki.' The name 'Heart Cookie' naturally sparked ideas for the overall theme and direction, so we decided to go with it. It felt sweet, warm, and symbolic in a way that matched the fan meeting perfectly. 2. Your duet 'Couple' with Jung Eun-ji brought back so many memories for 'Reply 1997' fans. What was it like reuniting musically after 13 years? It honestly felt like reuniting with an old friend from back home. We hadn't worked together in so long, so it was really heartwarming. The recording process was fun, and performing together again—on music shows, on her YouTube channel, and mine—felt just like a reunion. It brought back a lot of great memories. 3. It was recently announced that you are starring in Netflix's new dating show, 'Better Late Than Single'. Can you tell us a bit about what you look for in a partner? I naturally gravitate toward kind people. I tend to avoid people who are rude or lack basic manners—it's almost instinctual for me. That said, I don't like forced kindness either. I believe kindness should come naturally. If someone is disrespectful to me, I don't feel obligated to be nice to them in return. But if they're kind, I try to respond with the same energy. I guess I just appreciate people who are a lot like me in that sense. 4. You've had major success in both music and acting. How do you balance the two, and does one currently feel more personal or fulfilling? Music has always felt more personal to me—probably because I experience a lot more stress when I'm working on it. With acting, I also feel pressure, of course, but it's not the same kind of stress as when I'm making music. Acting brings me a lot of joy, while music can sometimes be mentally and emotionally exhausting. That said, I've been feeling a lot more relaxed about music lately, so I've really started enjoying it again. As for balance—I don't really think of it that way. It's more about what opportunities come my way. For example, I can't just decide to do drama. The production, channel, casting—they all have to line up. So whenever I get the chance, I give it my all. And in between acting projects—or even during them—if I have the time and mental space, I continue working on music. 5. The fan meeting promises 'heartfelt moments' and surprise segments—can you give us a small teaser of what KL fans can look forward to? There are so many things I want to give my fans, so I've prepared some special merch for the event. Please look forward to it! Check out LOL Asia's official website to find out more about how you can participate in Seo In Guk's upcoming fan meeting. Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
GMA Network
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
South Korean actor Seo In Guk is coming to Manila this September!
Seo In Guk is coming back to Manila in September! On social media, L-Squared Productions Philippines announced that the South Korean actor will be bringing his 'Heart Cookie' fan meeting tour at the SM North EDSA Skydome on September 20, 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on June 14 via the SM Tickets online and outlets nationwide. Tickets are priced from P6,500 for Silver and up to P11,500 for SVIP. Here are the ticket prices. Silver (Bleachers) - P6,500 VIP (Bleachers) - P8,500 VIP (Ground Floor) - P9,500 SVIP (Ground Floor) - P11,500 Each ticket tier comes with several fan benefits. All ticketholders are entitled to a photocard and hi-bye session with Seo In Guk. Ten Silver ticketholders will get the chance to have a 1:10 group photo with the actor, while 20 and 70 people from VIP and SVIP, respectively, are entitled to the benefit. All will be chosen at random. Fifty SVIP ticketholders will also be chosen at random for a 1:1 group photo with Seo In Guk. Lastly, five Silver ticketholders, 10 VIP ticketholders, and 35 SVIP ticketholders will be chosen at random for a 1:1 signing ceremony with a poster. Seo In Guk was in the Philippines in February after being named as the Philippines' new tourism ambassador. While in the Philippines, he went to Boracay for the first time and tried their famous crystal kayak. In 2023, Seo In Guk visited Manila for a fan meeting. He is best known for his roles in 'Reply 1997,' 'The Master's Sun,' and 'Hello Monster.' He has also released OSTs for K-Dramas. His songs include, 'My Love,' 'All for You,' and 'Distant Fate.' —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Hype Malaysia
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Korean Singer-Actor Seo In Guk To Hold Fanmeeting In Malaysia
2025 continues to be an eventful year for K-pop and K-drama fans in Malaysia! Joining the long list of South Korean acts coming to Malaysia is Seo In Guk (서인국), who will be coming later this year for his upcoming fanmeeting tour! The singer-actor recently announced his new fanmeeting Asia tour titled 'Heart Cookie'. In the announcement poster, Seo In Guk revealed he will visit four Southeast Asian countries: Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. More details on the event will be shared soon, including the date, venue and seating plans. Seo In Guk first debuted in the entertainment industry as a singer after winning the popular South Korean singing competition 'Superstar K'. He later made his acting debut and landed his first leading role in the hit K-drama 'Reply 1997'. The role skyrocketed his popularity and cemented his place as an actor. Since then, the 37-year-old has appeared in more hit dramas, including 'Café Minamdang' and 'Doom At Your Service'. This upcoming fanmeeting tour marks Seo In Guk's first appearance in Malaysia since his debut in 2009. According to news reports, the event will include game sessions with fans and Q&A sessions for fans to learn more about the actor. The star will also perform a setlist of songs, possibly including chart-toppers like 'I Love U' and 'All For You'. Here's what we know about the fanmeeting in Malaysia so far: Seo In Guk Asia Fanmeeting Tour in Malaysia Date: TBA Venue: TBA More details about the event will be revealed soon, so stay tuned to this space. Meanwhile, the actor recently dropped a special single with 'Reply 1997' co-star Jung Eunji. While we wait for his arrival, let's get excited with a listen to his soulful voice: Source: Twitter
