Filipino actress and singer Kristel Fulgar, who is well-known for her love for South Korean actor Seo In Guk as much as for her roles in Got to Believe and Bagito, suddenly pulled out from hosting the fan meet in Manila. Former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Karen Bordador replaced her on short notice. This last-minute change of the MC left her fans shocked, who expressed their concerns through social media.
Why didn’t Kristel Fulgar host Seo In Guk’s Manila fan meet?
The 28-year-old actress released a statement on her social media handles announcing that, unfortunately, she wouldn’t be hosting the Seo In Guk‘s Manila fan meeting. In the concise post, she highlighted that the decision was made due to some ‘unforeseen circumstances’ without further disclosing the reasons.
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The fans of both celebrities expressed feeling puzzled as they were eagerly awaiting to see them interact. For the unversed, Fulgar is one of the biggest fans of Seo In Guk, and she has frequently mentioned her love for the actor in her vlogs. Hearing her step back from hosting his fan meet last minute was unexpected. Read her complete announcement below:
- “Hello everyone, due to unforeseen circumstances, I will no longer host Seo In Guk’s Manila fan meet. While I am saddened by this turn of events, I understand that the decision was beyond our control,” Kristel Fulgar wrote. She further assured everyone that her support for Seo In Guk remains steadfast.
Fans react to the sudden replacement of MC
The fans of the former child actress shared their concerns and shock under the official announcement and on X (formerly Twitter). Many of the fans who attended the meeting also shared images of the actress with the audience.
As much as fans felt excited to witness her attending, it still made them feel heartbroken not to see her hosting the event. Many expressed how this was a missed opportunity and that she would have made the perfect MC. Read some of their reactions below.
Kristal Fulgar arrives at #SeoInGukinManila pic.twitter.com/IltB7FqpZp
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) August 12, 2023
She would have been the perfect host for #SeoInGukinManila pic.twitter.com/g7yiTvmntY
— BïnWööSän_Ängël🪽 (@BinwoosanAngel) August 12, 2023
Y ???😭😭😭💔 #kristel don't deserved this last minute cancellation pic.twitter.com/ErNdUJJYeE
— mhaldita727 (@JhoyMaejan) August 12, 2023
I'm not going to the event but I'm excited because @kristelfulgar will be the host but what happened? I'm very sad and very disappointed 😔 hays! #SeoInGukinManila #kristelfulgar
— CK (@_cksjkjyb) August 12, 2023
More about Seo In Guk’s Manila Fan Meet
Thousands of fans attended the fan meeting of the South Korean singer-songwriter at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The event was packed with precious moments of fan interactions and performances that highlighted the star’s captivating persona. It was also one of the record-breaking fan meetings, lasting approximately three hours.
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South Korean actor and singer-songwriter Seo In guk 서인국 performed Yeng Constantino's hit song "Ikaw" at his first Asia Fan Meeting in Manila, Philippines.
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#SeoInGukinManila pic.twitter.com/sw5pgbEtnu— mika (@Mylove_InGuk) August 14, 2023
Apart from the performances of his famous songs and a dance challenge of NewJeans‘ viral track Super Shy, the Reply 1997 star also performed Yeng Constantino‘s hit track Ikaw winning his fans’ hearts. Many attendees shared that they garnered precious memories from the event, while others complained of being unable to forget the event at work the next day.
- Meanwhile, those who witnessed Kristel Fulgar enjoying the show in the audience couldn’t help but feel that she’d have shined on the stage as the MC. Regardless, the actress enjoyed the show, clicked pictures with fans and the artist, and received an autograph on her All Access ID.
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