Korea’s Top Actor Goes Viral For Protecting Fans From Security

Actor Jung Woo Sung is going viral for protecting his fans.

Jung Woo Sung | Korea Times

On December 2, Jung Woo Sung’s new movie 12.12: The Day held a special screening with fans.

Poster for 12.12: The Day

The movie, featuring a star-studded cast including Hwang Jung Min, tells the story of the real-life military coup that occurred on December 12, 1979.

Hwang Jung Min as Chun Doo Hwan | SBS News

According to netizens, on this day, when the actors came on stage to greet fans, security prohibited a late fan from entering the theatre. The actor then stopped security and invited the fan to cross the stage to get to their seat.

Not only that, Jung Woo Sung then scolded the security for blocking the fans. In a stern voice, the actor proved his respect for the audience.

You shouldn’t treat the audience this way when wee are the ones here to greet them!

— Jung Woo Sung

The incident soon went viral on Twitter, with many fawning over the actor’s love for his fans.

정우성씨가 시영 무인관에서 반대편 관객들 돌아가게 하니까 이러면 안된다고 그냥 지나가게 해주라고 해줌. 멋있다니까 당연한거라고 그럼 ㅠ 영상은 나중에.. pic.twitter.com/1UemMLlOcn

— 쨔류 (@clu_6124) December 2, 2023

When fans on the other side of the theatre weren’t let through, he told the security that they shouldn’t be like that and to let them through. He’s so cool, which is obvious.

— @clu_6124/Twitter

??? : 오빠 잘 가요
정우성 : 네 고마워요 잘 있어요

감독님까지 들어가는거 확인하시고 마지막에 들어가시는 배우님???? pic.twitter.com/8kKqicr34j

— 쑥빵 (@soleasomoonupse) December 3, 2023

Me: By oppa
Jung Woo Sung: Thank you and be well.

He left only after making sure everyone, including the director, left.

— soleasomoonupse/Twitter

Meanwhile, 12.12: The Day has been a rare bright spot in the Korean movie industry. The movie, which was released over the weekend has already been watched by 4.6 million people. You can watch the movie’s trailer in the link below.