Kian84 Gifts Hand-Painted Artwork to Tom Cruise, Calls Him 'Hyung-nim'

Kian84, a webtoon artist and painter, recently presented a hand-painted artwork to Hollywood star Tom Cruise, accompanying it with a brief yet memorable message, "Stay healthy, Hyung-nim." This gesture has become a significant talking point in Korea. Photos of the encounter show Tom Cruise smiling with his hand on Kian84's shoulder, while Kian84's tightly shut eyes create a humorous contrast, delighting fans. The meeting took place during Tom Cruise's 13th visit to Korea for his new film's promotion.

The artwork Kian84 gifted to Tom Cruise is reportedly inspired by Cruise's new movie, 'Digger,' and was painted by Kian84 himself. Kian84 gained recognition through webtoons like 'Fashion King' and 'Revenge of the Nerds' and has actively pursued a career as a painter since his first solo exhibition, 'Full Ownership,' in 2022. His piece, 'Starry Cheongdam,' once garnered attention when it was listed for 150 million won on a second-hand trading platform.

Bloggers noted that Kian84's decision to personally paint and gift the artwork, rather than presenting an expensive existing piece, along with his use of the familiar term 'Hyung-nim' for Tom Cruise, truly reflected his unique personality. Furthermore, Kian84's response to actor Lee Si-eon's comment, stating, "I wanted to cook for him, but he said he was busy," highlighted his candid and unpretentious character, bringing amusement to many.