Jjajang Ramen + Hanwoo Beef Ordered for 5 Million Won... Tom Cruise Says "It Was an Excellent Choice"

Actor Tom Cruise Visits Korea... Sightings Reported Across Seoul

As reports of citizens spotting Tom Cruise in various parts of Seoul flood in, this time his figure was captured in front of a barbecue restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul. Tom Cruise is said to have expressed great satisfaction after dining on a Korean beef (Hanwoo) barbecue menu.

According to the dining industry on the 30th, Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie, along with about 30 companions, held an after-party at a barbecue restaurant in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, starting around 10 p.m. on the 29th. This was after a press conference for the movie Mission: Impossible ? Dead Reckoning Part One at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul.

On the 28th, a netizen posted a photo on social media claiming it was taken with their father and Tom Cruise.
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Cruise and his party reportedly ordered Hanwoo special cuts, pluma, and shrimp meat. They accompanied the meal with distilled soju and wine they brought themselves, and also enjoyed spicy jajang ramen with Hanwoo. The total cost of the meal is said to have reached 5 million won.

Tom Cruise reportedly said, "I really love Hanwoo barbecue and keep thinking about the taste of Korea’s spicy food," adding, "Visiting this place was an excellent choice."

Meanwhile, Tom Cruise arrived in Korea on the 28th with director Christopher McQuarrie and others ahead of the release of the movie Mission: Impossible ? Dead Reckoning Part One (Mission: Impossible 7).

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On the day of his arrival, Tom Cruise strolled comfortably around the Jamsil area in Songpa-gu, Seoul, happily taking photos with citizens, which became a huge topic on SNS and other online platforms. One netizen posted a photo with Tom Cruise on SNS, humorously expressing disbelief by saying, "Why is my dad with Tom Cruise?" which drew laughter.

According to photos shared on SNS and online communities, on the 29th, Tom Cruise did not immediately enter the restaurant but responded to the cheers of citizens by waving his hand.

Cruise’s love for Korea is well known. This visit marks his 11th trip since the 1994 movie Interview with the Vampire, an unusually frequent number for a Hollywood actor. He is also famous for his passionate fan service, and Korean fans affectionately call him “Kind Uncle Tom.”

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