Just like us, Anne Curtis has become a fan of all things Korean. But unlike us, this girl is living every fangirl's dream because she's gotten to meet her favorite Korean idols and actors! Don't worry, tayo rin soon. Claiming it!
Here are Anne's best fangirl moments over the years:
1. In May 2017, she got to witness Gong Yoo's fan meet!
It's no secret that Anne fell for Korean dramas because of Gong Yoo. In May 2017, Anne flew to Hong Kong to attend her fave actor's event! On Instagram, she wrote, "Such a charming gentleman! Never had I imagined I'd get to see him THIS close. From being a fan that was just watching his series and movies to THIS."
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2. She had a *moment* with Nam Joo Hyuk in September 2017.
Anne met the Korean star when Nam Joo Hyuk had his first-ever grand fan meet-up at the Kia Theater in Manila on September 23, 2017. Anne posted the photo captioned, "Do you like Messi?" — a line from his beloved romantic comedy series Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. She added, "P.S. Excuse my (trying to hide my kilig face) smile. I was seriously screaming on the inside. The struggle was real."
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3. Anne attended Seungri's concert in January 2019.
The Manila leg of The Great Seungri Tour took place on January 19, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 2NE1's Sandara Park was a special guest, and she and Seungri sang Iñigo Pascual's song, "Dahil Sa ‘Yo." After the concert, Anne was able to snap a photo with the former BIGBANG member, Sandara, and Ryan Bang.
4. She met BLACKPINK in February 2019!
Anne got the chance to take photos with the K-pop group during their Manila concert in February 2019! She wrote in her caption: "I wanted to say so much but ended up being soooo speechless the moment I shook your hands." Same, Anne. Same.
Anne also encountered BLACKPINK's Jennie at a music festival in Korea, but she *kept her cool.*
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5. She visited Goblin shooting locations in Quebec in March 2019.
In March 2019, during her solo trip in the middle of her concert tour in Canada, Anne made it a point to take photos at key Goblin locations in Quebec, like the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and the iconic red door in the Petit-Champlain district. She also wore a red scarf and maroon sweater like Ji Eun Tak and looked every bit like the Goblin's Bride!
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6. She hosted Park Bo Gum's fan meet in June 2019.
On June 22, 2019, Anne had to put her professional fangirl cap on in order to host Park Bo Gum's Good Day Fan Meet in Manila. "I’m sure you all probably know why it was challenging for me at nadama ko [yung] support [niyo] when all of you could tell I was getting nervous. Salamat po. It was sooooo much fun and the energy and love you all had for Bogummy could really be felt up on stage. Isa [yung] sa challenges ko pala—to NOT call him 'bogummy baby.' This is an emcee experience I will NEVER forget." Despite her nerves, Anne did an admirable job!
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7. She and Park Bo Gum became Twitter buddies in July 2019.
After he came to the Philippines, Park Bo Gum and Anne had a sweet Twitter exchange when he said that he hoped to meet her soon. In July 2019, Anne tweeted a selfie with a Bo Gum standee while she was in Seoul, and he replied, saying, "Sorry for my late response! When did you come to Korea? Having a good time here? I'm shooting a movie these days. Though the weather's too hot, I hope you can fully enjoy the time while staying in Korea! Thank you for saying hi to me."
8. Anne met her *ultimate oppa* Gong Yoo IRL in November 2019!
In November 2019, Anne *actually* met Gong Yoo in the flesh during a Louis Vuitton event in South Korea! She talked about their encounter on It's Showtime and she shared how nice the South Korean actor is IRL. Lucky you, Anne!
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9. She also met EXO's Sehun at the same event!
Here's Anne happily smiling alongside the K-pop group's maknae (youngest member). The actress was so lucky—she met TWO Korean superstars at the same event!
10. Anne revealed she met Yoo Ah In through a carousel post in December 2019.
On December 31, 2019, Anne shocked her fellow K-fans when she dropped a carousel of photos with some of their fave idols and actors. "Was scrolling through my highlights of this year... and my fangirling reached an ultimate high as I made friends and got to meet some of the people I admire when it comes to the same field of work I love. I know that next year I might not have as much time on my hands to binge watch, so I’m happy I got the opportunity to meet them before little bub arrives. In fact, little bub was already with me in the latter part of the year when I got to meet my ultimates."
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Gong Yoo, Park Bo Gum (he warranted *two* pics!), BLACKPINK, and EXO's Sehun had all featured in Anne's social media before, but K-drama fans were surprised to see her hugging Chicago Typewriter's Yoo Ah In!
Throwback to this tweet of Anne's from May 9, 2018—did she manifest this?! Prayer reveal po!
"Jo In Sung and Song Hye Kyo, kayo na lang talaga," said the actress in her Instagram post. We're rooting for you, Anne!
11. She posed for a photo with IU and NewJeans' Hanni in May 2023.
Luxury brand Gucci held a fashion show titled "Gucci Cruise 2024" at the iconic Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on May 17, 2023. Among the attendees were fashion influencers like Bryan Boy, Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Olsen and Dakota Johnson, and the Global Brand Ambassadors IU, NewJeans' Hanni, and Shin Min Ah (EXO's Kai enlisted in the military on May 11 and was unable to attend the event).
Anne excitedly shared a photo of her with the "Nation's Little Sister" on Insta, captioning it, "Was so so lovely to finally meet you @dlwlrma." She also greeted the singer "happy birthday" in Korean. BTW, PH Uaenas: Isn't that Mr. Park, IU's longtime bodyguard to Anne's left?
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Anne also posed for a solo photo with Hanni, then several group pics with other celebrities, including Hollyood actress Dakota Johnson, models Kiwi Lee Han and Veiled (real name Han Seung Ju), Singaporean actress Rebecca Lim, and Thai actress-model Davika Hoorne.
BONUS: She gave away concert and fan meet tickets!
Anne's certainly reached peak fangirl: Through her dream-fulfilling passion project, Dream Machine, Anne gave away BLACKPINK concert tickets and passes to Park Bo Gum's Good Day tour. We love fans supporting fellow fans!
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