Filipina veteran actress Janice de Belen just lived every K-drama fan’s dream — being hugged and handed flowers on stage by none other than South Korean superstar Song Joong Ki during his first fan meet in Manila.
A Dream Come True for Janice de Belen
In a touching Instagram post, Janice de Belen poured her heart out, sharing cherished moments from the fan event at SM Mall of Asia Arena. One highlight was a sweet photo of Song Joong Ki handing her a bouquet, followed by a warm, emotional hug that melted hearts.
“OMG! Tonight was a super, super amazing night! I really did not expect to be on the same stage as my crush!” she wrote.
“May bonus pang flowers at madaming yakap! He is my ultimate fave Korean actor!”
Janice’s pure joy lit up the internet, with fans joining in her excitement online. She shared how her love for Joong Ki started with his iconic K-drama Descendants of the Sun, a show that brought her comfort during tough times after losing her mom.
“That show really helped me heal… Tonight was monumental for me! Buti na lang hindi ako naiyak or hinimatay!” she added, proving once again that even celebrities have their own fan-girl moments.
Song Joong Ki: More Than Just a Star
Song Joong Ki, with his knack for stealing hearts, became a global star as Captain Yoo Shi Jin in Descendants of the Sun—a show that had all of Asia (and beyond!) swooning over his charm and that epic love story.
Other works in his filmography include:
- “A Werewolf Boy”
- “Space Sweepers”
- “Vincenzo”
- “Reborn Rich”
- Cameo in “Queen of Tears” as Vincenzo (2024)
His first-ever Philippine fan meet was a celebration of his popularity among Filipino fans, with Janice de Belen’s onstage moment becoming the most talked-about highlight of the night.
K-Drama Meets Kapamilya: A Heartfelt Cultural Connection
The viral moment didn’t just warm hearts — it highlighted the deep cultural connection between Korean and Filipino entertainment. As one of the Philippines’ most respected actresses, Janice de Belen’s emotional encounter with Song Joong Ki struck a chord with thousands who saw themselves in her story.
Fan Reactions Pour In
Fans on social media praised the moment as:
- “A pure, wholesome fan-girl dream come true!”
- “Janice de Belen is all of us. Living the K-drama fantasy!”
- “Proof that real-life K-drama moments do happen.”
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