Lee Minho bonds with Filipino fans through ‘tumbang preso’, balloon pop
South Korean superstar Lee Minho brought cheers and laughter to Filipino fans as he showcased his fun and competitive side by playing traditional Pinoy games such as tumbang preso and balloon pop during his fan meeting at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, April 26.
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The OG Oppa embraced Filipino culture and transformed the event into a fun-filled experience as he joined three lucky fans selected from the audience for interactive games that thrilled the entire arena.
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Two fans, one from South Cotabato named Ivy and another from Samar named Connie, went head-to-head with Minho in the tumbang preso, but the actor-singer triumphed by winning the round with 2 points.
However, the moment that drove the crowd wild was when Minho enthusiastically stood side-by-side with a fan named Vilma from Pangasinan for the balloon pop. This moment received cheers and flustered reactions from the audience due to the close contact between the fan and the idol.
Aside from the interactive games, the fan meeting dubbed “Minhoverse” also featured a mini-concert, where the Korean star performed some of his classic ballad hits, including “I Love You,” “Always,” and “Without You.”
Minho also answered questions during a Q&A segment, taking a trip down memory lane as he shared behind-the-scenes moments and personal stories.
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At one point, the actor was asked to choose between his favorites from his famous movies and characters, including Kim Tan from “The Heirs” and Gu Jun-pyo from “Boys Over Flowers.”
Minho also expressed a few words in Tagalog, much to the delight of the audience as he invited them to go home with him, saying, “Uwi tayo sa bahay ko (Let’s go home to my house).”
The 37-year-old actor complimented the energy of the Filipino audience, sharing that he believes he is well-suited for the country because he enjoys the warm weather.
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“I arrived two nights ago. Natulog ako ng napakahimbing for (I slept for) 15 hours. I think bagay na bagay ako sa Pilipinas (I’m really suited for the Philippines),” said the actor as translated.
Minho rose to fame after headlining the hit series “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009, which also earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor.
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His other notable works include the television series “City Hunter” (2011), “The Heirs” (2013), “The Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016), and “The King: Eternal Monarch” (2020), among others.
In October 2023, Minho was introduced as SM Development Corporation’s (SMDC) newest brand ambassador and headlined a special fan meet to celebrate the company’s 65th anniversary.
The 2025 Lee Minho Asia Fanmeeting Tour ‘Minhoverse’ in Manila is presented by PULP Live World.
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