Taking a fan's joke seriously! Kim Woo-bin not only landed a new endorsement, but also bought gifts for her with his own money
Where can you find such a perfect idol?
Summary
- Spotted meeting fans after work, Kim Woo-bin handed over a large paper bag filled with Acqua di Parma perfumes.
- It turns out this was his way of showing gratitude for a joke a fan made at a fansign event last year, which unexpectedly led to him becoming the brand's ambassador.
- To keep the fan receiving the gift from feeling awkward, he bought enough for everyone else present too, emphasizing, "I bought these myself."
- Beyond this heartwarming story, Kim Woo-bin is also set to return to the small screen in the second half of the year with the new tvN drama Gift.
Imagine watching your idol pull a massive paper bag out of his trunk, smile, and say, “I bought this myself, so don’t get the wrong idea!” Who wouldn’t become an instant fan? A video of Kim Woo-bin interacting with a fan has been going viral on South Korean social media recently. That large bag packed with Acqua di Parma perfumes actually held a promise he had remembered for over a year.
A joke turned him into a brand ambassador
The story started at a fan sign event last year. A fan joked and asked Kim Woo-bin to recommend a good fragrance, and he handed her the very perfume he was using on the spot. After the clip spread online, it went viral and unexpectedly led to Kim Woo-bin signing an official ambassadorship with the brand.
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After landing the gig, Kim Woo-bin kept his gratitude close to heart. Wanting to thank her in person, he bought a stash of perfumes and kept them in his car, waiting for the day he might run into her again. In the video, while signing an autograph, he tells the fan, “Thanks to you, I got to film a commercial. I’m so grateful, so I wanted to give these to you.” His tone carries a sense of relief, like he had finally delivered the gift.
He even had gifts ready for the fans nearby
What touched people most was how thoughtful he was toward everyone there. Fearing the fan might feel self-conscious receiving such a huge present alone, Kim Woo-bin brought extra gifts for the other fans present. He emphasized multiple times that this was not a brand sponsorship, but a gesture he paid for out of his own pocket. Netizens watching the clip commented, “Woo-bin’s heart isn’t just warm, it’s scorching,” and “With someone this grateful, I could never stop being a fan.”
Beyond this heartwarming story off screen, Kim Woo-bin, who tied the knot with his partner of 10 years Shin Min-a late last year, is preparing to return in the second half of this year with the new tvN drama “Gift.” This time, he plays a former professional baseball coach with special abilities who takes over a bottom-tier high school team. The contrasting premise alone is already building plenty of anticipation.
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