Charo Santos goes full fangirl at South Korean actor Hyun Bin’s fan meet

• Charo Santos turned into a beaming fangirl as she finally met K-drama superstar Hyun Bin during his fan meeting in the Philippines
• On Instagram, she published photos and a reel of the memorable moment, where she got to hold the South Korean actor’s hand
• In her posts, Charo also shared that Crash Landing on You “saved” her during the pandemic and that she had long dreamed of meeting her beloved “Captain Ri”
• The veteran actress likewise thanked singer Martin Nievera for making the meeting possible

Veteran actress and media executive Charo Santos could not contain her excitement as she finally met her K-drama idol, Hyun Bin, during his recent fan meeting in the Philippines.

On Instagram, Charo shared photos from the special encounter, recalling how the actor’s hit series Crash Landing on You became a source of comfort during the pandemic.

“CLOY saved me during the pandemic in more ways than one. I’ll admit it! I became a mega fangirl and dreamed of meeting Captain Ri one day.

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The veteran actress also expressed her gratitude to singer Martin Nievera for making the meeting possible.

“Big thanks to @martinnievera not just for the photo, but for making it happen!” she wrote.

In another post, Charo uploaded a reel capturing the exact moment she was able to hold Hyun Bin’s hand and pose for a quick snap with him during the fan meet. Her excitement was evident as she smiled and gushed over the interaction.

“Crash landed into this moment! I’m so happy to finally meet you Hyunbin!” she elatedly wrote in the caption.

The posts quickly gained attention online, with fans and fellow celebrities flooding the comment section to celebrate her sweet fangirl victory. Many remarked how relatable her reaction was, proving that K-drama magic transcends age, fame, and even industry status.

Charo Santos is a highly respected Filipino media executive, actress, and television host. She is best known as the longtime host of Maalaala Mo Kaya, the longest-running drama anthology in the Philippines. Born on October 27, 1955, Charo rose to prominence in the entertainment industry not only for her acting but also for her work behind the scenes as an executive. She served as the President and later the CEO of ABS-CBN from 2008 to 2016. Even after stepping down as CEO, she remained active as the network's Chief Content Officer.

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In a previous report by KAMI, Charo Santos received the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, from St. Paul University Manila. She was the first to be given this distinction at the SPU Manila Fleur-de-lis Auditorium. Santos expressed deep gratitude and reflected on her journey in Philippine media and communications. Lastly, she congratulated the Class of 2025 and encouraged them to pursue their future with purpose and passion.

Additionally, Charo Santos, an esteemed actress, shared a captivating story on Instagram. In her 'storytime' video, Charo reminisced a pivotal moment in her career back in the 1990s. The story also involved the late legendary comedian, Dolphy, known as the 'King of Comedy.' According to Charo, it was about her almost getting fired from ABS-CBN because of Dolphy.

Source: KAMI.com.gh