Actors who had halted domestic activities or taken hiatuses are resuming activities one after another in the Philippines, with reactions saying the country is becoming a new stage for activities and a stepping stone for comebacks.
Recently, actor Kim Soo-hyun resumed advertising shoots for the Philippine lifestyle brand Bench (BENCH) and social media activity, marking an official outing after a long time.
Bench released Kim Soo-hyun's video, saying "our beloved global BENCH Setter is back," and Kim Soo-hyun also greeted fans, saying "I really missed you a lot. I am happy to greet you through Bench after a long time."
Having restarted advertising shoots and social media activity after a blank period of about a year, attention is focused on his next project and whether he will fully resume activities.
Around the same time, actor Jeesoo also revealed that she has settled as an actor in the Philippines. Jeesoo recently attended a brand event held in Manila, Philippines, and said she continues activities by appearing steadily in dramas and variety programs as an actor affiliated with the Philippines' largest broadcaster GMA.
She said that after hiring a private tutor and studying English steadily, she is now comfortable with local activities, and added, "It has been two years since I worked in the Philippines. I am grateful that people recognize me more than before and respond warmly."
Coincidentally, both people attract attention for continuing activities centered on the Philippines after long domestic hiatuses. Some have reacted, saying, "Is the Philippines becoming a new stage and a space for re-acceleration for actors whose domestic activities had slowed?"
Of course, it is difficult to conclude a single trend based on just two cases. However, given the growing influence of K-content in the Philippine market and the steady interest in Korean actors, attention is focused on whether cases of using the country as a foothold to expand activity ranges will continue.
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