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Ryan Bang promises Brent Manalo a South Korea tour: 'Stay ka sa bahay ko'

By Kristine Kang
Published September 9, 2025 1:44 PM PHT

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Ryan Bang, Brent Manalo


'It's Showtime' host Ryan Bang wants to bring PBB star Brent Manalo to his home country!

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition Big Winner Brent Manalo receives memorable promises from It's Showtime host Ryan Bang.

On their latest vlog, the Kapamilya star revealed his fondness for South Korean culture and food -- even if he hasn't set foot in South Korea yet.

"Isa sa mga favorite cuisines ko 'yan," Brent shared. "Pero alam mo ba never pa ako nakapunta ng Korea. Madalas talaga naghahanap po ako ng mga authentic na Korean food."

Upon hearing this, Ryan made an exciting pledge.

"'Pag 1 million view ito (video), punta tayo ng Korea. Ako mag-tour sa 'yo," Ryan said.

But the It's Showtime host also jokingly clarified that his service only reaches in being a tour guide. The plane tickets were out of the deal.

"Pero stay ka sa bahay ko. Meron ako two bedrooms," Ryan added. " Sa Seoul, malapit sa Hongdae."

The Korean comedian even teased, "Tapos ako magbuhat du'n, kami ni Mika (Salamanca), magbuhat ng shopping mo,"

When Brent mentioned that the hassle of visa processing has kept him from visiting Korea, Ryan stepped in with another promise.

"Kasi di ba kailangan ng Visa doon? Parang minsan tinatamad ako i-process ang Visa," the PBB star explained.

"'Pag gusto mo pumunta ng Korea, ako mag-asikaso [ng] Visa mo," Ryan assured.

"Ang dami pinapangako nito guys, 'wag n'yo ika-cut 'yun a," Brent bantered.

As the chat continued, the It's Showtime oppa also explained why he felt compelled to extend such gestures.

"Sobrang magalang ka, respeto ka. Kasi madalas po siya sa It's Showtime eh. hindi lang kami, pati 'yung staff, lahat sobrang bait ni Brent. Kaya nag-request talaga ako. Gusto ko invite si Brent [mag-vlog] kami kasi sobrang bait mo," Ryan said.

"Kapag pumunta 'yung family mo, invite mo dito. Gusto ko sila i-treat kasi nag-yes ka sa akin. Sobra ako'ng natuwa."


Brent Manalo and Kapuso duo Mika Salamanca (BreKa) won as the Big Winners of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition.

After their PBB stint, the former housemates often visit the fun noontime program It's Showtime where Ryan Bang serves as one of the mainstay hosts.

Take a look at these celebrities who visited South Korea last year in this gallery: