Actor Ahn Hyo-seop showcased his global star persona through a special fan event.
Ahn Hyo-seop, who is showing a busy schedule as he alternates between the leader Jin-woo of 'Lion Boys' in the Netflix global hit 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' and Kim Dok-ja from the film 'The World of the Married,' held two special events for fans around the world.
The first event, specially planned to expand interaction with global fans, is a fan participation event themed around the character 'Jin-woo' from Netflix's 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.' Fans can express their own messages to Jin-woo in posts uploaded to their Instagram, and through a lottery, a total of 20 people will receive 'Lion Boys' merchandise containing Ahn Hyo-seop's handwritten autograph. This event, encouraging creative participation from fans, is expected to be a symbolic communication space that not only captures the charm of Jin-woo's character but also highlights Ahn Hyo-seop's global popularity.
The second event is an offline fan event commemorating the release of the film 'The World of the Married.' From July 23 to August 23, a month-long 'Reader's Day' self-photo frame event will be held at all Photoism box and Colored locations nationwide. This collaboration is based on the life of Kim Dok-ja, an ordinary office worker character from the film 'The World of the Married.'
'Reader's Day' frame is themed around the daily life of an office worker, including commuting, pondering lunch options, waiting for quitting time while checking the clock, and finishing the day with a late-night snack. It is decorated with various poses expressively showcased by Ahn Hyo-seop and cute stickers. Fans can utilize the function to decorate their own frames, creating personalized photos and experiencing the unique charm of Kim Dok-ja's character reinterpreted through everyday perspectives.
Ahn Hyo-seop played the role of the protagonist Kim Dok-ja in the film 'The World of the Married,' marking his screen debut. Based on the globally popular web novel of the same name, this work tells the story of Kim Dok-ja, the only reader, whose world became reality the day the 10-year serialized novel concluded, as he struggles to survive in a destroyed world with the protagonist Yu Jung-hyuk (played by Lee Min-ho) and his friends in this fantasy action film.
At a press screening before its release, the film received enthusiastic reviews from the media and audiences, recording the top overall reservation rate for six consecutive days, and making a strong debut at the box office on its opening day, rising as the most highly anticipated film of the summer. This has further increased interest in Ahn Hyo-seop's acting transformation and newfound charm within the work.
Ahn Hyo-seop has been displaying a colorful charm that transcends genres with his gentle charisma and deep gaze. In particular, he drew global fans' attention by challenging himself with voice acting for the character 'Jin-woo,' the leader of the group 'Lion Boys,' in Netflix's animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' which became a topic right upon release. The cover video of the theme song 'FREE' he sang himself surpassed 10 million views on YouTube within a day of release, drawing explosive reactions and captivating fans worldwide.
He is receiving praise regarding his presence on screen as being 'beyond expectations' with his more matured acting skills and character portrayal in 'The World of the Married.' His visuals alternating between boyishness and masculinity, delicate emotional expressions, and strong immersion in action scenes have perfectly met the expectations of fans and viewers.
Particularly, the 'Reader's Day' photo frame event coinciding with the film's release has added more attention as it continues Ahn Hyo-seop's unique journey of being willing to fulfill fans' wishes. This event, allowing fans to experience the charm of Kim Dok-ja closely, along with his profound performance that will unfold on screen, is expected to enhance the immersion in 'The World of the Married', solidifying its status as the most talked-about piece of the summer.
More detailed event information can be checked through Ahn Hyo-seop's agency, The Present Company, official social media accounts.
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