On the evening of July 21, Lee posted a video on social media of himself jogging at Hoan Kiem Lake with the caption “Vietnam Night Runner.” At the time, Hanoi was experiencing heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms due to the impact of Typhoon Wipha.

In the video, the idol is seen wearing a black tank top and running casually through the misty capital while filming the local lifestyle around him.

A few days earlier, around July 17, the bassist of CNBlue surprised Vietnamese fans with another video showing him walking around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, leisurely recording the vibrant street life. However, during his visit, the 1991-born artist didn’t reveal much about experiencing Hanoi’s local cuisine.

Hanoi continues to be a leading tourist destination and a gateway to northern attractions like Ha Giang and Ninh Binh. Over the past two years, the city has been featured in several Korean reality shows centered around travel.

In December 2024, YouTube travel show Pinggyego by 뜬뜬 DdeunDdeun premiered an episode capturing Running Man stars and actor Hwang Jung Min exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter, enjoying the capital’s cuisine, and traveling to Sa Pa in October 2024.

Prior to that, Daesung of Big Bang also visited Vietnam for a second time, sharing his culinary experiences with fans. In July 2024, he was spotted in Ho Chi Minh City enjoying a mukbang meal at Tan Hai Van restaurant, located on Nguyen Trai Street (District 1), known for blending Cantonese and Vietnamese cuisine.

The 1989-born star expressed his fondness for Vietnamese spring rolls and even wished to extend his stay to continue enjoying the country’s rich culinary offerings, particularly after tasting stir-fried noodles.

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