Right out of a zombie movie.

Lovely Runner star Byeon Woo Seok left Korea on June 6, 2024, to kick off the overseas legs of his Asia fanmeeting. He looked casual in grey-toned clothes, carrying a puffy black bag to match.

He was all smiles as he greeted the reporters who were waiting.

As soon as he stepped into the airport, he was crowded by throngs of fans. Byeon Woo Seok was flanked by bodyguards, who kept the fans at bay. Luckily, he didn’t appear to be too bothered by the fans.

He was crowded from all sides until he managed to reach the safety of the business class check-in lounge.

Even the reporters noted his sudden surge in popularity. A reporter filming him commented that there used to be only around five fans who would turn up at the airport for him. Now, there’s hundreds and thousands!

김공에서 만났던 기자님 기억하는 우석이래
(뒤에 따로 얘기해줬는데)그 때 5명 있었는데 지금은 몇 백명 있다고 달라졌다고ㅎㅎ pic.twitter.com/cVd9aAsxea

— 재채기 (@sneezing_b) June 5, 2024

Netizens were shocked at the crowd. It was a scene right out of a zombie movie!

HOLY SHIT THE CROWD?????????? https://t.co/imInU2qLEh

— ruby (@dubleyouz) June 6, 2024

Others chose to focus on the positive, expressing how proud they felt on his behalf.

proud of you <3 https://t.co/4KWTzLbKZx

— a (@bubuphille1) June 6, 2024

ouuu he deserved that fame https://t.co/5zZ8JZhhbQ

— liv (@yvesayang) June 6, 2024

While his newfound fame may take some time getting used to, he definitely deserves all this recognition! Byeon Woo Seok debuted in 2016, slowly working his way up the ladder. He started with supporting roles in hit shows such as Welcome To Waikiki 2, before getting his first K-Drama main role with Lovely Runner.