Big heart alert — Hong Seok Chun quietly stepped in when a woman collapsed at the Songkran festival in Bangkok and helped get her to safety. He shared a short video on social media on April 22 showing him supporting the woman, guiding her through the crowd with friends, and making sure she was out of harm’s way. His calm, hands-on response has fans praising him for being thoughtful and practical in a chaotic scene.
Hong explained that he was invited to perform as a festival DJ and was enjoying the events with younger friends when the incident happened. He said the woman had collapsed from a combination of alcohol and hypothermia from being wet for a long time, and thankfully it didn’t become a major emergency. In his post he warned about the dangers of excessive drinking and sudden shock during water festivals, reminding everyone — from his perspective as a “mid-50s old-fashioned uncle” — to enjoy festivals responsibly.
He also referenced grim media reports saying this year’s Songkran saw 191 deaths and hundreds of injuries, underscoring why safety should come first even amid the fun.
Quick context for anyone catching up:
- Hong Seok Chun is a well-known South Korean broadcaster and actor who also does DJ and public appearances.
- Songkran is Thailand’s traditional New Year water festival (around April 13) — it began as a ritual of pouring water over Buddha statues and evolved into large street celebrations with water splashing.
- Songkran was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2023.
- Local reports and Hong’s post referenced about 191 deaths and many injuries this year, highlighting increased safety concerns.
It’s the little grounded moments like this that make me love celebrities who stay connected to people — Hong didn’t pose or grandstand, he just helped. Hope everyone keeps safety in mind at festivals this summer.
Source: Koreaboo