It feels like just yesterday when we were screaming our lungs out for Kim Seon-ho, but the ultimate “Good Boy” of K-drama is already making his way back to the Philippines!
Yesterday, March 27, local promoter Ovation Productions officially dropped the poster for the Manila leg of <LOVE FACTORY>, the 2026 Kim Seon-ho Fanmeeting Asia Tour. Set for May 31, 2026, the highly anticipated event will take place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Kim Seon-ho, our ‘Good Boy’
While the date and venue were teased earlier this year, seeing the official poster makes everything feel incredibly real. This upcoming fan meeting marks a special return to the Big Dome for the actor. While his most recent fan meeting was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Kim Seon-ho is no stranger to the Araneta stage.
Looking back at his journey with Filipino fans, his history with the country is truly a love story in itself. It all began when Filipinos fell head over heels for the sharp-tongued yet soft-hearted Han Ji-pyeong in the 2020 hit “Start-Up.”
His portrayal of the “Good Boy” who loved deeply from the sidelines sparked a massive wave of Second Lead Syndrome, making him an instant household name among K-drama fans in the Philippines.
A trip down memory lane
We first met him in person during the 2023 Kim Seon-ho Asia Tour <One, Two, Three. Smile> in January 2023. It was a sold-out event at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, with around 10,000 fans — the biggest gathering of his fans at that time. That inaugural fan meeting beautifully showcased why everyone loves the actor, cementing the “Good Boy” persona he popularized in “Start-Up.”
He then returned just months later in July 2023 for the Love to Meet Our Good Boy fan meeting presented by Bench, which was his first time performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
He also visited the Philippine Arena in Bulacan in December 2023 for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards, where he was among the winners for the Best Artist (Actor) and Asia Celebrity Award.
Most recently, during his April 2024 Kim Seon-ho Asia Tour <Color+Full> in Manila, sponsored by UFC, he shared a beautiful and emotional moment with the crowd, deeply touched that Filipino fans were the very first to celebrate his birthday that year.
What we expect at the Love Factory
The Love Factory fan meeting theme hints at a sweet and engaging concept. We cannot wait to hear him talk about his new projects, share behind-the-scenes stories, and, of course, flash those signature dimples.
As of writing, Ovation Productions has yet to release the official ticket prices, seat plan, and fan benefits. If previous events are any indication, we can expect a range of ticket tiers — from General Admission to VIP — with premium passes likely offering exclusive perks like group photos, signed posters, and hi-touch sessions.
A year of exciting new roles
Just like the theme of his upcoming tour suggests, Kim Seon-ho’s own “factory” has been working overtime with a string of projects that showcase his incredible range.
Fans have recently been swooning over his performance in the Netflix romantic comedy “Can This Love Be Translated?” — his series with Go Youn-jung, which premiered on January 16, 2026.
In this series, written by the iconic Hong sisters, he plays Joo Ho-jin, a brilliant multilingual interpreter who finds himself in a complicated romance with a top global actress. The role has been a treat for Seonhohada, especially as it marks his long-awaited return to the romance genre following his beloved performance in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.”
Looking ahead, the excitement continues with more diverse projects on the horizon. He is slated to star with Bae Suzy in the Disney+ series “Portraits of Delusion,” where he will play a struggling painter in 1935 Gyeongseong who becomes entangled with a mysterious hotel owner.
Additionally, he recently made a special appearance in the slice-of-life drama “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” once again proving that no matter the screen time, his presence always leaves a lasting impact.
These roles, combined with his recent turn as the enigmatic Director Choi in the Disney+ thriller “The Tyrant,” show that our “Good Boy” is constantly evolving and ready to surprise us with every new character.
This article was written with the help of AI, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.
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