According to Kim Ji-won’s agency, until August 12th, Kim Ji-won has been hosting her debut Asia fan meeting tour, which kicked off on July 7th in Osaka. She has since visited Tokyo, Taipei, and Manila, meeting fans from around the world. Notably, all seats for her fan meetings in each city were sold out.
From the moment she arrived, the excitement and anticipation for her first fan meeting were palpable. Fans greeted Kim Ji-won with enthusiastic cheers, and she returned the warm welcome with smiles and gratitude.
This enthusiasm carried over into the main events. In Osaka and Tokyo, Kim Ji-won opened her fan meetings with a lively performance of a Japanese anime OST, and in Taipei and Manila, she performed a pop song. Her impressive live performances surprised everyone, and she further showcased her professional side with her natural ability to engage with the audience through gestures and responses.
The highlight of the events was when Kim Ji-won performed an OST from the tvN drama “Queen of Tears” (2024), where she played the role of Hong Hae-in, a character that garnered much love from fans. The fans responded with loud cheers as she sang the song.
Kim Ji-won also engaged closely with her fans through various segments and games, sharing playlists from her acting roles and discussing the emotions she experienced while preparing for her projects. In a segment where she filled out a personal profile, she shared details about her favorite foods, habits, and what she does when she can’t sleep, sparking small but meaningful conversations with the fans. Throughout the fan meetings, her every gesture and expression elicited explosive reactions from the audience, further heating up the atmosphere.
The fans also prepared special surprises for Kim Ji-won. She was moved to tears when she watched a video and saw the slogan event that her fans had carefully prepared. To reciprocate the unwavering enthusiasm of her fans, Kim Ji-won ended the events by performing the sweet song “Only,” creating a truly memorable experience for everyone.
Local media outlets also took a keen interest in Kim Ji-won. They attended the fan meetings and reported on the fervor of her fans and her immense popularity. In Japan, she appeared on programs such as Oha!4 and The Time Interview, where she shared her excitement ahead of the fan meetings, further raising expectations.
After the Taipei performance, the front pages of local newspapers were filled with photos and stories about Kim Ji-won and her fan meeting, showcasing the high level of interest in her. Many media outlets also attended the press conference before the Manila performance, reaffirming her status as the “Queen of Hallyu” (Korean Wave) who captivates both fans and the press alike.
Kim Ji-won is set to continue her debut Asia fan meeting tour in Macau, Bangkok, and Jakarta.
Source: Daum
