Byun Woo-seok Fans Sponsor Indie Cinema Hall in Celebration of Actor's Birthday

Fans of actor Byun Woo-seok are spreading warmth by supporting an independent film theater in his name.

On October 31st, the fan club 'Woohaengdan: Byun Woo-seok's Happy Trip' donated 2 million KRW to Indie Space, a dedicated venue for independent films, to commemorate the actor's birthday. In recognition of their generosity, a plaque bearing the name 'Actor Byun Woo-seok' has been installed on a seat in the theater.

The fan group stated, "After learning that actor Byun Woo-seok was supporting the Seoul Independent Film Festival's independent film production support project, we wanted to join in sharing the meaningful value of independent cinema. Thus, on October 31st, to celebrate Byun Woo-seok's birthday, we decided to participate in sponsoring a seat at Indie Space."

In appreciation of this support, Indie Space has scheduled a special screening of Byun Woo-seok's film 'Soulmate' (2023) for Sunday, November 16th at 1:30 PM. Byun Woo-seok played the role of 'Jin-woo' in 'Soulmate,' a character who steadfastly supports 'Mi-so' and 'Ha-eun' through their ups and downs, enhancing the film's immersion.

This special screening is expected to be a meaningful occasion for fans wishing to celebrate Byun Woo-seok's birthday and for audiences to appreciate independent films. The fans' voluntary sponsorship and this initiative are anticipated to have a positive ripple effect across the entire domestic film industry.

Netizens praised the fans' commendable actions, commenting, 'As expected, Woo-seok's fan club is on another level,' 'It's so touching to celebrate an actor's birthday so meaningfully,' and 'I should watch more independent films too.'