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Clooney’s Self-Deprecating Quip With Park Bo-gum Goes Viral After Omega’s Milan Event

The Olympic showcase paired Omega ambassadors from Hollywood with Korean entertainment to draw global attention.

Overview

  • Clooney, 64, joked about his looks beside Park Bo-gum—“at 64 I look at him and I want to kill myself”—a line that quickly spread on Korean social media.
  • The exchange took place on Feb. 7 at the opening of Omega House in Milan staged to mark the MilanCortina Winter Olympics.
  • Both actors are global ambassadors for Omega, which serves as the Games’ official timekeeper and convened figures from film and sports for the event.
  • Park addressed the audience in English, saying he was happy to be there and had not expected to meet Clooney.
  • Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann praised Park’s appeal and sincerity toward his craft, with Marisa Tomei and Allyson Felix among the attendees.