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On February 7 (local time), the opening event of the Omega House for the 2026 Winter Olympics was held in Milan, Italy. The high-profile gathering brought together Korean actor Park Bo-gum, Hollywood superstar George Clooney, Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann, and other notable figures from around the world.

Park Bo-gum and George Clooney were seen standing side by side, sharing a lighthearted conversation that immediately drew attention. Park impressed attendees with his fluent English and expressed how happy he was to be there meeting everyone, while also showing respect and admiration for Clooney as a senior actor. Clooney, meeting Park Bo-gum for the first time, responded warmly by placing a hand on his shoulder and joking, “Look at him, I wanna kill myself,” prompting laughter from those around them.

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Clooney later clarified the remark with humor, explaining that Park Bo-gum was “so perfectly handsome it makes you want to give up,” delivering a playful yet sincere compliment. Park Bo-gum responded with a bright smile, creating a heartwarming atmosphere that further fueled buzz about the encounter.

The moment quickly spread online, with fans praising Park Bo-gum for holding his own—and even shining—next to one of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading men.

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Meanwhile, Park Bo-gum is currently appearing in the new tvN variety show The Village Barber and has also been cast in the upcoming film Canvas of Blood, continuing his active run across both television and film.

Sources: Daum