SOUTH Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun arrived in the Philippines on Wednesday night and was warmly welcomed by Filipino fans waiting for him at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).Ben Chan, founder of Filipino clothing brand Bench which he endorses, shared a series of photos of him where he is seen wearing a black cap, casual white shirt and is surrounded by bodyguards.Popularly known for a number of hit K-drama series such as 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' (2020), 'My Love from the Star' (2013), 'Moon Embracing the Sun' (2012),' 'Dream High' (2011) and top-grossing films like 'The Thieves' (2012) and 'Secretly, Greatly' (2013), he is set to hold 'One Extraordinary Day' fan meeting at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday.'Mabuhay Philippines! Finally, my fan meeting with Bench in the Philippines will be happening soon. I am so excited that I can meet my fans after a long time. See you on June 10,' the 34-year-old said in a video posted by Bench on Instagram.One of the highest-paid actors in South Korea, Kim Soo Hyun was tapped to be the brand's global endorser in July 2021.This is the second time he is holding an event in the country. He last visited the Philippines in 2017 for an event for a Korean tech giant.Bench has yet to mention what is in store in the program. But for the fans who still want to join the meet, slots are still available until today, Thursday, with prices ranging from P10,000 minimum single-receipt purchase of Bench items for the VIP section, P6,000 purchase for Patron A section, P4,000 purchase for Patron B section, P3,000 purchase for Lower Box section, P1,100 purchase for Upper Box section, and P550 purchase for General Admission section.
