Korea’s Top Actor Goes Viral For Protecting Fans From Security

The actor was their for his fans when they needed him most.

Actor Jung Woo Sung is going viral for protecting his fans.

Jung Woo Sung | Korea Times

On December 2, Jung Woo Sung’s new movie 12.12: The Day held a special screening with fans.

Poster for 12.12: The Day

The movie, featuring a star-studded cast including Hwang Jung Min, tells the story of the real-life military coup that occurred on December 12, 1979.

Hwang Jung Min as Chun Doo Hwan | SBS News

According to netizens, on this day, when the actors came on stage to greet fans, security prohibited a late fan from entering the theatre. The actor then stopped security and invited the fan to cross the stage to get to their seat.

Not only that, Jung Woo Sung then scolded the security for blocking the fans. In a stern voice, the actor proved his respect for the audience.

You shouldn’t treat the audience this way when wee are the ones here to greet them!

— Jung Woo Sung

The incident soon went viral on Twitter, with many fawning over the actor’s love for his fans.

When fans on the other side of the theatre weren’t let through, he told the security that they shouldn’t be like that and to let them through. He’s so cool, which is obvious.

— @clu_6124/Twitter

Me: By oppa
Jung Woo Sung: Thank you and be well.

He left only after making sure everyone, including the director, left.

— soleasomoonupse/Twitter

Meanwhile, 12.12: The Day has been a rare bright spot in the Korean movie industry. The movie, which was released over the weekend has already been watched by 4.6 million people. You can watch the movie’s trailer in the link below.

 

Source: wikitree
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