The 2023 Asia Artist Awards is here! This year’s award show was held in the Philippines. The pre-show red carpet event was hosted by Filipino-Korean comedian Ryan Bang who directed the artists with a mix of English, Korean, and Japanese.
Netizens loved his code-switching tendencies and the jokes that arose amidst this.
ryan bang NOT even fighting the urge not to say his inner thoughts, he just let them wins fr
— andi (@wonrideu) December 14, 2023
Check them out below!
1. Kim Seon Ho
First up, Ryan Bang couldn’t help but comment that actor Kim Seon Ho was “super handsome, wow” right after introducing him.
We really love how Ryan Bang randomly speaks in Tagalog and his side comment “Sobrang gwapo grabe” is so relatable.#KimSeonHo #AsiaArtistAwards2023 #AAA2023inPHpic.twitter.com/BgTk2urlhB
— Oppa Is Life (@theoppaislife) December 14, 2023
2. Kim Seon Ho: Favoritism
He’s such a big fan, he couldn’t help but prolong the actor’s time on the red carpet just so he could be there longer.
[Do all the hearts you want]. Take your time.
— Ryan Bang
RYAN BANG MAY FAVORITISM HAHAHHAHAHAHAH pic.twitter.com/0Sbj7NFmDM
— roe ❀ | D-2 (@vinyloeycotton) December 14, 2023
3. The Boyz
The comedian thanked The Boyz for readily making heart poses for the camera. He ended his spiel with “Ang babait ninyo” (“You’re very kind”) in the Christmas melody that Filipinos all over recognize.
ryan bang: please do heart poses for the fans! the boyz with their heart pose! thank you!! ang babait ninyo
HAHAHHSBDNSJS https://t.co/ZMM4stOE5x pic.twitter.com/zduI6pMCRH
— 제이 🩵 (@leaderyeons) December 14, 2023
4. Sakurazaka46
Ryan’s “Filipino humor” came out when Japanese girl group Sakurazaka46 entered and left the red carpet in their school uniform-esque stage outfits.
It’s like they still have to attend class later.
— Ryan Bang
not ryan bang at the end saying “parang may pasok pa sila” (it seems they still have to attend classes later) because sakurazaka are wearing school uniform ishous sdvfsdfgfsd pic.twitter.com/bUPoGE8eat
— mae (@yuiyuihan) December 14, 2023
5. Stray Kids
When Stray Kids was on the red carpet, Ryan Bang’s intrusive thoughts came out yet again! He hoped that the JYP Entertainment boy group would one day visit the local television show that he hosts.
If only you’d be a guest on Showtime.
— Ryan Bang
LOLL not the mc (ryan bang) asking for stray kids to guest on ‘it’s showtime’, a really well-known fun noontime variety show in the philippines pic.twitter.com/EAUKoswQ8U
— ✰ tyne. (@MlNHORIZON) December 14, 2023
6. NewJeans
Forget being a renowned celebrity in the Philippines, Ryan turned into a complete fanboy when NewJeans came out. He said under his breath, “Wow, I’m so happy” while they were posing.
Thank you. I’m a fan. Wow, I’m so so happy.
— Ryan Bang
“Thank you, I’m a fan. hayy sobrang saya ko ~(i’m so happy)”
ryan bang is such a mood pic.twitter.com/w7ZXCBNyUc
— ° (@phamhanies) December 14, 2023
7. LAPILLUS
He also couldn’t help but go off script once more when he spotted LAPILLUS member Chanty. The Filipino-Argentinian member grew up in the Philippines and starred in several local shows before becoming a K-Pop idol.
The “Hi Chanty, kamusta?” by Ryan Bang HAHAHA Proud Kuya
LAPILLUS SHINES AT AAA@offclLapillus @Lapillus_twt#Lapillus #라필루스 #AAA #AAA2023inPH pic.twitter.com/cv38DRNbzZ
— B E S S I E || GIRL’s ROUND Part 2 AOTY (@bessieloml) December 14, 2023
8. Melai
Finally, Ryan Bang’s comments towards fellow Filipino comedian Melai were gold. From saying, “Melai, why is it like there are only a few Korean press taking your photos?” to joking that she should look at her back and not right, his comedic timing was spot on!
tawang tawa ako kay melai at ryan bang pota ano ba twoah! ASHHSHZHSHS
pic.twitter.com/FAKG1XjsyO
— audiz’ (@aeloveyu_) December 14, 2023
At the end of the day, netizens agreed that Ryan Bang was the perfect choice to host the red carpet event.
but hello ryan bang could really command and guide the idols well coz he speaks english, tagalog, korean and japanese to them
— cheollibee (@woncheolified) December 14, 2023
tawang tawa ako sa mga side comment ni ryan bang haup pic.twitter.com/wUmOr9OApY
— wiz (@jhyngae) December 14, 2023
that’s ryan bang everyone https://t.co/0kpz2tEmox pic.twitter.com/PSzMlnirH9
— ari (@ksywonu) December 14, 2023
So proud of you! Ryan Bang 🤍 pic.twitter.com/hJdv2gLo8i
— kai (@imnotkaiii) December 14, 2023
