Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman delight fans at Waterbomb Korea for 'Deadpool & Wolverine' promotion

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman wowed fans at Waterbomb Korea, promoting ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman thrilled fans at the Waterbomb Korea music festival, part of their promotional tour for the highly anticipated Marvel film, Deadpool & Wolverine. The event, famous for its water gun fights and lively music, was electrified by the presence of the two actors, who took the stage at 7 p.m., engaging with a crowd eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite superheroes.

During their stay in Korea, Reynolds and Jackman made multiple media appearances. They featured on KBS 2TV's entertainment show "Funstaurant" and participated in a session on the YouTube channel Subusu News' "MMTG".

I successfully negotiated a trade. Wolverine will be the newest and only member of @Stray_Kids. And the entire band will join the MCU. We wish @RealHughJackman all the best on his K-pop journey.#skz pic.twitter.com/tjQosErKab

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) July 5, 2024

 Additionally, the duo held a dedicated news conference to discuss their film. Reynolds expressed his admiration for Stray Kids members Bangchan and Felix, with their meeting photos becoming a viral sensation on social media.

This visit marks Hugh Jackman's sixth and Ryan Reynolds' return to Korea since promoting Deadpool 2 in 2018. Their tour included various public engagements, underscoring the strategic importance of the Korean market for global film promotions. The film, set to release in Korea on July 24, two days before its U.S. debut, has generated significant buzz.

Other notable appearances included a red carpet event and a special screening of the film, where the actors interacted directly with fans, further boosting the anticipation for the film. Director Shawn Levy also joined the promotional activities, emphasizing the strong camaraderie and mutual respect between Reynolds and Jackman, which he described as a "lovefest."