As excitement builds for the 2025 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in Kaohsiung, Park Bo-gum has already made headlines — not on the red carpet, but at a humble Taiwanese eatery.
The Korean star quietly landed at Kaohsiung International Airport on the afternoon of December 5, greeted by loud cheers from fans. But it was what happened hours later that truly won the internet.
A stunned local shared online that while queuing for a bowl of braised pork rice at the Michelin-recommended Bo Hong Lu Rou Fan, they unexpectedly spotted Park Bo-gum standing casually outside the shop.
“The odds of this are crazier than winning the lottery!” the fan exclaimed.
Instead of opting for hotel service, Park Bo-gum chose to explore Taiwan’s street food scene, dressed simply in a black tracksuit with sunglasses around his neck.
The fan initially hesitated to approach him, fearing they might disturb the star. But when Park Bo-gum prepared to leave, the fan softly asked for a photo — and was warmly met with a radiant smile and an enthusiastic yes.
The two took a photo beside the shop’s wooden pillar under soft yellow lighting, capturing a spontaneous and unforgettable moment.
As if one fan encounter wasn’t lucky enough, another netizen spotted Park Bo-gum again the next morning, jogging solo along Love River in a bright orange windbreaker. The fan approached him and received yet another friendly selfie.
The images — showing Bo-gum flashing a V-sign and gentle smile — quickly went viral, earning over 60,000 likes online.
“This is peak real life,” one comment read. “Kaohsiung is the new K-star hub!” joked another.
Park Bo-gum’s low-key outings have only fueled fans’ excitement as he prepares to appear at AAA 2025. With his braised pork rice stop now public, fans are humorously guessing: “Will he try beef soup next?”
The AAA red carpet kicks off on December 6, with stars like IU, Shuhua, and IVE also in town. But for many lucky Kaohsiung residents, the highlight came a day early — in the form of a warm-hearted Hallyu superstar living like a local.
Sources: Yahoo News
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