On February 7 (local time), Omega’s opening event for the 2026 Winter Olympics was held in Milan, Italy. The high-profile meeting 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 side by side, sharing a lighthearted conversation that immediately attracted attention. Park impressed attendees with his fluent English and expressed how happy he was to be there to meet everyone, while also showing respect and admiration for Clooney as a senior actor. Clooney, upon meeting Park Bo-gum for the first time, responded warmly by placing a hand on his shoulder and joking, “Look at it, I want to kill myself” causing laughter from those around them.
Clooney later clarified the remark with humor, explaining that Park Bo-gum was “so perfectly beautiful it makes you want to give up,” give a playful but sincere compliment. Park Bo-gum responded with a dazzling smile, creating a touching atmosphere that further fueled the enthusiasm for the meeting.
The moment quickly spread online, with fans praising Park Bo-gum for holding his own, and even shining, alongside one of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading men.
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 Cloth of bloodcontinuing his active career in both television and film.
Sources: Daum
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