The “Horror King” himself, Junji Ito, suddenly showed up in a new video on Neighborhood Friend Kangnami’s channel — and fans are losing it. In the clip released on March 25, he shares a special moment of connection with Korean fans.
In the video, Junji Ito receives gifts from Kangnami, setting a cheerful tone. Kangnami presents a variety of Korean specialties and a few extra surprises, and Ito enjoys tasting Duzzonku, a chewy Korean snack, clearly delighted. Kangnami also brings up the iconic character from Ito’s masterpiece 'Tomie,' highlighting its strong popularity in Korea.
The response was immediate and fiery. Netizens commented, “Kangnami meeting Junji Ito is such a happy moment,” and “Watching Junji Ito try Korean snacks is so impressive,” among other positive reactions.