Tom Cruise in Seoul
Tom Cruise greets devoted fans and discusses his new film during South Korea visit.
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Cruise’s press conference took place at Conrad Seoul on Oct. 1, a day before the “Digger” red-carpet event at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo on Oct. 2.
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During the press conference, Cruise repeatedly stood up and searched the room to make eye contact with the reporter asking each question. When he mistook host Park Kyung-lim for a reporter, she joked, “It’s me again, next to you,” prompting laughter.
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Cruise said one of the film’s memorable scenes is a roughly 10-minute monologue delivered in a single take.
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At the Oct. 2 red-carpet event, Cruise took the stage and exchanged greetings with host Park Jaemin.
Tom Cruise brought his latest film, "Digger," to South Korea on October 1-2, greeting fans and press during his 13th visit to the country. The actor attended a press conference at Conrad Seoul and a red-carpet event at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, where he made heart poses for photographers and spoke in Korean to local reporters Newsable.
In the film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Cruise plays eccentric tycoon Digger Rockwell. A small crack at a Greenland glacier drilling site triggers a global catastrophe that becomes the story's central conflict CTV News.
Cruise's Interactive Press Conference in Seoul
At the Conrad Seoul event, Cruise repeatedly stood up to make eye contact with each reporter asking a question. He showed genuine engagement with the Korean press, repeatedly searching the room to connect with questioners Newsable.
A comedic moment occurred when Cruise mistook host Park Kyung-lim for a reporter. She joked, "It's me again, next to you," drawing laughter from the audience. Cruise's enthusiasm and accessibility made the conference feel personal and warm Newsable.
A Memorable 10-Minute Monologue Scene
During the press conference, Cruise highlighted one of the film's standout moments: a roughly 10-minute monologue performed in a single take. This unbroken performance showcases his acting range and the film's ambitious technical approach Newsable.
Such extended one-take scenes require careful choreography and coordination between actor and director. Iñárritu is known for his meticulous directorial style, and this scene exemplifies the creative partnership between him and Cruise on "Digger" Newsable.
Red-Carpet Event and Fan Connection
On October 2, Cruise took the stage at the Times Square red-carpet event in Yeongdeungpo. He exchanged warm greetings with host Park Jaemin, continuing to show appreciation for his Korean fanbase Newsable.
Cruise's repeated visits to South Korea — this being his 13th — demonstrate the country's importance to his career and fan engagement strategy. His willingness to greet fans in Korean and participate in local events strengthens his connection with audiences across Asia Newsable.
Mixed Reception but Actor Support
Despite mixed critical reviews for "Digger," fellow actor Glen Powell has defended the film, calling it a "visionary spectacle" and "pure cinematic joy" Devdiscourse.
Powell predicted the film will "stand the test of time," expressing confidence in Cruise's work and Iñárritu's vision Devdiscourse.
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