Tatler speaks with the Korean-Canadian star on his visit to Manila as part of his “Here and Now” Asia tour
Many Korean celebrities can easily catch everyone’s attention just with visuals alone. However, only a few can tick all the boxes like a complete package. One such personality is the multi-hyphenate Ahn Hyo-seop, or Paul Ahn, who not only possesses a stunning physique and an angelic face but is also a versatile actor, a prolific musician, and an intelligent individual with a degree in international business under his belt.
“Ahn Hyo Seop is an ace. He has the visuals, possesses a golden voice, and can dance. And then we remember that he is such a top-notch actor first!” exclaims Ben Chan, founder of retail empire Bench and Tatler Asia’s Most Influential honouree. It was almost a year ago when the fashion giant announced Ahn’s inclusion in the brand’s growing roster of #GlobalBenchsetters, which includes the likes of Lee Min-ho, Hyun Bin, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Seon-ho and the phenomenal K-pop group, Enhypen. “As a Bench endorser, he stands out with his model built. He is well-mannered off-stage and an amazing performer onstage and onscreen,” adds Chan.
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This October, the Korean superstar lands in Manila for his Asian tour titled Here and Now. “The idea is that we want fans to feel happiness right here and right now…to make the most of the time right here and right now,” explains Ahn. The Asian tour covers Seoul, Bangkok, Taipei, Jakarta, Manila, and ultimately, Tokyo. “The most important for me is to see my fans face to face and [be able] to talk to them,” says the actor.
Ahn grew up in Toronto and returned to Korea when he was 17. He then got scouted, became a K-pop trainee, and had almost debuted as part of the group, Got7. But fate had other plans. He shifted gears and ventured into acting, where he got several famous roles today.