Robin Padilla confused by Pinoys’ love for Korean stars: “mas pogi naman kami”

Senator Robin Padilla shared his honest thoughts on Filipinos’ love for Korean stars and their projects.

In a report by Rappler, Padilla said during the Senate hearing on the 2023 budget for the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) last October 18 that he is confused about Filipinos preferring Korean actors over Filipino stars.

According to Padilla, he is confused because he believes that Filipino actors are more handsome than Korean actors.

“Kami po ay naguguluhan dahil kapag tumitingin naman kami sa salamin…mas pogi naman kami sa mga tiga-South Korea. Wala naman inayos sa amin, kasi itong ilong ko kahit suntukin nang ilang beses, walang inayos dito.

“Bakit po mas gustong panoorin ng ating mga kababayan ang gawa ng mga Koreano kaysa sa gawa natin?” Robin said.

FDCP Chair Tirso Cruz III replied that Filipinos are better actors and filmmakers than South Koreans but the latter are producing better content because of their more intensive preparation throughout many years.

Padilla made that statement during the same Senate hearing where Senator Jinggoy Estrada also talked about South Korean dramas. Estrada said during the hearing that he sometimes thinks about banning Korean dramas in the Philippines. In a later statement, he clarified that his comments were due to his frustration over the lack of support for local projects, Inquirer reported.