Lee Kwang-soo currently dominates Vietnamese social media. His recent series of film tours across Vietnam to promote his film, I love the bartenderhas generated countless viral clips showcasing his fun and friendly personality.
One interaction in particular became the most talked about moment, generating over 3 million views in less than a day: Lee Kwang-soo’s hilarious confrontation with a daring male fan.
The viral clip captures the fan right after getting an autograph from the ‘Prince of Asia’. Instead of simply walking away, the fan unexpectedly turned towards the actor and performed the infamous “Mosquito dance.”
THE “Mosquito dance,” which originated from his acting career on the sitcom High kick through the roofit’s a comedic signature that Lee Kwang-soo famously tried to escape.
Faced with this embarrassing throwback, Lee Kwang-soo’s reaction was priceless. Instead of laughing about it or joining in, the star’s instinctive response was to jokingly shove the fan twice, hilariously urging him to get off the stage and finish the impromptu performance!
The fun interaction perfectly embodies the chaotic and comedic style of the beloved “Giraffe”. The audience and the fan themselves burst into laughter, fully understanding the lighthearted nature of the “push.”
Online, netizens were shocked and delighted by Lee Kwan-sSoo’s unexpected reaction. Many jokingly commented that they “I’ve never seen a Korean idol dare to ‘physically interact’ with a fan in public” thus, cementing the moment as a legendary demonstration of the actor’s accessible and distanceless relationship with his fans.
The mosquito dance, which the star desperately tried to forget, is constantly performed in Vietnam.
I love the bartender follows A-list Korean star Kang Jun-woo (Lee Kwang-soo) after he gets stuck in Vietnam. As she finds her balance, she meets Thao (Hoang Ha), a kind and honest local bartender. Their connection helps Jun-woo move away from the pressures of fame to enjoy a simple life by exploring Vietnamese cuisine, wandering the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, and experiencing the local café culture where he ultimately finds a love more precious than his celebrity status.
Sources: K14
