Kim Woo-bin of Netflix K-drama ‘Genie, Make a Wish’ praised again for heartwarming fan gesture

Kim Woo-bin / Xportsnews, captured from a fan's social media

Actor Kim Woo-bin is drawing praise once again for his extraordinary affection toward fans — this time for gifting a medical device to help a fan recover from eye surgery.

On Monday, a fan shared a touching story on social media. “I can’t believe I actually received a gift from my favorite actor,” alongside a long caption recalling a past encounter with Kim.

According to the fan, she told the actor during a meeting last April that she was struggling with pain and slow recovery after undergoing LASIK eye surgery. “He said he had the same surgery years ago and that his eyesight was great now,” she wrote. “He mentioned he uses a warm eye compress machine every day and that he would check the brand when he got home and recommend it next time.”

Months later, Kim not only remembered but personally gifted her the same eye compress device. “I never imagined he would actually give it,” she said. “Even now, months later, my heart swells whenever I think about it. I don’t know how to express this gratitude.”

Kim Woo-bin / Captured from a fan's social media

The fan, who said she has been a fan of Kim for 13 years, described him as “a real-life Genie” and promised to continue cheering him on for years to come.

A video shared along with the post shows Kim returning from travel in Italy last June, handing out bottles of local olive oil to fans at the airport. He is later seen inside his car, taking out the eye compress machine and saying, “This is what I mentioned before,” before giving it to the fan. It appeared he had prepared the gift in advance in case they met again.

Kim also suggested taking a photo together, showing his characteristic warmth and attention to detail — gestures that many fans say make him stand out even among celebrities.

Kim Woo-bin / Courtesy of Netflix

Online commenters reacted warmly to the story, writing “He’s handsome inside and out,” “So thoughtful to his fans” and “How can someone be this perfect?” Others said, “It’s rare to see a celebrity cherish long-time fans this much” and “I became a fan after watching the video.”

Meanwhile, Kim recently appeared in the Netflix series “Genie, Make a Wish,” released on Oct. 3. The fantasy romantic comedy follows Genie (played by Kim), a lamp spirit who awakens after a thousand years and encounters an emotionally detached woman, Ga-young (played by Suzy), leading to a story of wishes, healing and human connection.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.