WATCH: Lee Min Ho close encounter, waves at Philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines — Korean star Lee Min Ho thrilled his fans during his Manila visit over the weekend. 

During the SMDC event held in SMX Convention Center, Lee was all smiles, waving and greeting his fans in the jam-packed venue. 

Lee said that he missed his Filipino fans because it’s quite a while since his last visit.

“First of all, it’s been seven years since I came back to the Philippines and I really missed you guys so much! I’m very glad to see that everyone has overcome the difficulties of the coronavirus and we are now well. I’m very happy to see you again!” he said.

“I think the energy of the Philippines is wonderful!” he later said at the fan meet.

Lee has been to the Philippines several times since he became one of Korea's Hallyu stars.

He has been to fan meets that were organized by his Philippine endorsements, including the last one with Bench in 2021.

Lee is best known for his roles in "Boys Over Flowers," "City Hunter" and "Legend of the Blue Sea." He is set to star in the second season of "Pachinko." — With reports, video from Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo

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