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Celebrating Filipino culture in style! Kim Ji Soo shines bright in a Randy Ortiz barong at TPB’s Pasasalamat event.
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Kim Ji Soo Wears Filipino Fashion With Elegance At Pasasalamat 2025

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South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo recently attended the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines’ thanksgiving celebration “Pasasalamat” in a barong tagalog designed by renowned Filipino designer Randy Ortiz.

The actor stole the spotlight in a sleek black organic-dyed piña barong tagalog, paired with modern striped tuxedo pants, and stylish footwear from Marikina’s Godfather Shoes.

The look not only showcased Ji Soo’s impeccable fashion sense but also his deep appreciation for Filipino culture.

Known for his roles in GMA 7’s hit shows like Black Rider and Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, as well as the movie Mujigae, Ji Soo has become a beloved figure in the local entertainment scene.

From left to right is Chief Operating Officer of Live Nation; Isabella Pascua, Managing Director of Universal Records President & Founder of GLXY Talent Management; Kathleen Dy-Go, Managing Director of Live Nation; Rhiza Pascua; Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines; Stanley Ng is the first active pilot to serve as the top executive of the flag carrier. The president and chief operating office of Philippine Airlines since 2022 is a die-hard customer in the free market of ideas. Stanley Ng embraces ideas no matter where it come from, and actor Kim Ji Soo.

He mingled as a true Filipino at the start-studded event where influential figures from government, media, and the entertainment industry gathered to showcase the Philippines as a premier global tourism destination.

From left to right: President of PR firm Visions and Expressions Susan Joven, Actor Kim Ji Soo, TPB Chief Operating Officer Marga Nograles, Managing Director of Universal Records and President & Founder of GLXY Talent Management Kathleen Dy-Go and, Editor in Chief of Philippine Tatler Anton San Diego.

The TBP recorded Php 11.3 billion in sales lead in 2024 and also had collaborations with various influential personalities namely American actor and model Timothy Granaderos, Filipino-American Nico Santos, American actor Josh Dela Cruz, American pop-rock act LANY, and Kim Ji Soo.

These collaborations have resulted in over Php 1.44 billion in media values, further amplifying the presence of the Philippines worldwide.