The who’s who of Hollywood were in attendance at the Academy Awards on March 2, but one presenter went viral for gushing over Korean singer-actor Rowoon.
In a video posted by CTV’s Etalk on TikTok, Canadian host Elaine ‘Lainey’ Lui said: “He’s a major K-pop star. I don’t know what he’s doing here but I am losing it!”
Her co-host Liz Trinnear called his outfit, which included a bejewelled jacket from Amiri’s Spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection and a brooch with over six carats of diamonds from Tiffany & Co, “amazing”.
“He’s so beautiful, I’m gonna cry,” 51-year-old Lainey added, hand over mouth.
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However, she said “the problem is that most of the press on the carpet don’t know what a big deal he is”, joking that they were “dummies”.
Then Rowoon caught a glimpse of Etalk’s camera, and Lainey turned around to wave and call out to him.
The 28-year-old, a former member of K-pop boy band SF9, seemed bewildered and pointed to himself in question as Lainey asserted: “Yes, you! We’re big fans! We love you!”
He blew Lainey and Liz two kisses and made a shaka (hang loose) sign, to their delight.
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Fans called Lainey “so real” for her reaction to Rowoon, noticing she even had tears in her eyes.
“Girl, breathe! But yes, I would’ve had the same reaction,” another wrote.
Rowoon, known for his roles in Extraordinary You (2019) and The King’s Affection (2021), also stars in the upcoming K-drama The Murky Stream, set to be released in September on Disney+.
He is also working on his debut solo album.
Lisa becomes first K-pop singer to perform at the Oscars
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Rowoon wasn’t the only K-pop star in attendance, considering Blackpink’s Lisa made history by becoming the first one to perform at the Oscars.
The 27-year-old rapper-singer walked the red carpet in a custom Markgong tuxedo-esque dress with a red flower on her lapel.
She later changed into an embellished black gown to perform a James Bond medley with Doja Cat and Raye, who also appear on the track Born Again off Lisa’s new album Alter Ego.
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She sang Live and Let Die by Wings, Doja sang Don Black’s Diamonds Are Forever while Raye rounded up the tribute with Adele’s Skyfall.
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