Actor Lee Yi Kyung experienced just how popular he’s becoming — especially in Hong Kong — while Joo Woo Jae got teased for being known as someone else’s friend!

On the May 10 episode of MBC’s variety show “Hangout with Yoo”, the cast — Lee Yi Kyung, Joo Woo Jae, Park Jin Joo, and Mijoo — continued their “Delivery Hangout – Hong Kong” special, where they personally delivered a gift to a couple who had been touched by the show’s previous episode.

While exploring Hong Kong, the group stopped by a famous gelato shop and picked out ice cream based on their tastes. But when they stepped outside, they were surprised to see a crowd waiting for them.

The staff explained, “They recognized Yi Kyung and waited.”

A shocked Lee Yi Kyung asked, “How do they know me?” looking both confused and thrilled. Fans quickly lined up to take pictures with him, mentioning his role in the hit drama “Welcome to Waikiki.” Afterward, he proudly told the others, “They said they saw me in a drama!”

And it didn’t stop there — even at a restaurant, a fan sitting nearby pointed him out and said, “I know that person. I saw him in a movie!”

It turned out the fan had watched him in “Marry My Husband,” and even listed other roles he played. Touched by the recognition, Lee Yi Kyung replied, “You knew all that? Oh my god. That’s amazing.”

But while Lee Yi Kyung was living his best celebrity life, things were a bit different for Joo Woo Jae. The same fan looked at him and said, “Now that I think about it… I know you. You’re Byeon Woo Seok’s best friend, right?”

The moment made everyone burst into laughter. Lee Yi Kyung couldn’t help but tease, “They only know him as Byeon Woo Seok’s friend.”

The fan quickly apologized, saying, “I’m really sorry… I don’t know your name,” which only added to the hilarity.

Joo Woo Jae sighed and joked, “It’s one thing to be called Byun Woo Seok’s friend in Korea, but now it’s happening globally…”

To wrap things up, Lee Yi Kyung showed his generous side by ringing the “golden bell” and saying, “I’ll pay for everyone here, including the fans,” earning cheers and praise from everyone at the restaurant.

Talk about a trip full of laughs, love, and just a little bit of fame confusion!

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The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.

According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.

That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.

This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.

With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.

The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.

It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.

After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.

The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.

When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.

Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.

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