South Korean actress Song Ji-hyo (pic) says she loves coming to Malaysia, adding she often visits the country for both work and for holiday.
The 43-year-old is in Kuala Lumpur today (May 2) as part of the promo tour for her three-episode BBC documentary Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure.
“I love Malaysia,” she tells StarLifestyle during our interview at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur earlier today.
She was previously in town for Running Man Run 2 U Live In Kuala Lumpur tour in February.
“I come here not only for work but also secretly for a holiday as well. Malaysia is one of my favourite countries to visit.”
According to her, she has the most female fans in Malaysia.
“There are a lot of faces that I recognise whenever I come here, and they welcome me so warmly.
“Thats why whenever I come here, I look forward to seeing them. And sometimes I see them in Korea too. Like they travel to Korea to see me as well. So I always look forward to coming to Malaysia, because I receive such a warm welcome.”
She fondly shares of a male fan in Malaysia who calls her eonni.
“Eonni is what a female calls another female. But this man calls me eonni,” she says with a smile.
The actress also shares that she never misses a chance to have satay when in Malaysia. She’s also tried other food such as meatball soup, rose-flavoured drink and eating at local restaurants recommended by locals.
Besides interview with press, Song also made an appearance at the Aurum Theatre at TRX to showcase the first episode of the documentary.
In the series, Song tries her hand at free diving to retrieve shellfish from deep within the sea. Along the way, she learns just how tough and amazing the Jeju Island’s legendary haenyeo truly are.
The documentary will premiere on May 11 at 9pm on BBC Earth (Unifi TV Ch 501/ Astro Ch 554).
