It's Showtime host Ryan Bang attends the contract signing between ABS-CBN and GMA executives to bring the noontime show to the Kapuso Network at the GMA Network Studios in Quezon City on March 20, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File
Kapamilya host Ryan Bang is admittedly surprised to be included in the list of personalities who positively influenced South Korea's image.
The "It's Showtime" host was included in the 2025 Korea National Image Survey released by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
“Nagulat ako kasi tumawag yung magulang ko nasa news daw ako sa Korea. 'Yon pala sa survey ng government... na positive impact sa image ng Korea,” Bang said.
Bang, feeling a little shy and embarassed to talk about this milestone in his career, added: “Nakakatuwa kasi lahat ng artista doon talaga, big and famous - BTS, Blackpink, Lee Min-ho, tapos napasama ako doon, nandun ang name ko.”
“Na-appreciate siguro nila na ako ang tulay ng Republic ng Korea and Republic of the Philippines,” he said.
Bang mentioned that he has been hosting cross-cultural events between the two countries, meeting delegates, diplomatic officers and overseas Filipino workers -- which may have a big effect on his inclusion to the list.
“'Yong ginagawa ko lahat, yung good image ng Philippines sa Korea, siyempre gusto ko rin yung good image ng Korea dito sa Philippines,” he said.
“Maraming salamat sa mga madlang pipol at mga Pilipino. Alam niyo namang Pilipino rin ako, kasi mas matagal akong nakatira dito kesa sa Korea. Ipagpapatuloy ko ang pag-promote ng kabutihan at kagandahan dito sa Philippines tungkol sa Korea.”
Bang also revealed that he received inquiries and invitation to guest in some of South Korea's shows to talk about this achievement in his career.
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