Actor Joo Ji-hoon successfully wrapped up his fan meeting in Manila.
The '2025 Joo Ji-hoon Asia Tour - JUNIVERSE' invites fans into the world he has created with his diverse characters. Following events in Taiwan and Bangkok, Joo Ji-hoon met with over 1,500 fans at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Manila on Saturday, December 2.
Joo Ji-hoon opened the event by singing Lee Juck's 'Fortunate.' During the subsequent talk session, he humorously discussed his character from the drama 'Severe Trauma Center,' showcasing his candid and charming personality. Fans were invited on stage through a raffle, creating memorable moments. He recreated scenes from the movie 'Zootopia' with fans and sang a birthday song for a Thai fan who attended both the Bangkok and Manila events, spreading warmth and joy. His signature line from 'Severe Trauma Center,' "Shut up!!" brought laughter to the audience.
In the second part, Joo Ji-hoon entered the stage to the OST 'Perhaps Love' from the drama 'Princess Hours,' energizing the venue. Wearing a keyring gifted by fans, he made his way through the audience, engaging with fans and providing heartfelt fan service. He continued the lively atmosphere by teaming up with fans for games.
The event concluded with a video and special event prepared by fans. Touched by the gifts, Joo Ji-hoon expressed, "I'm filming diligently in Korea, and I've received genuine inspiration and energy from you. I feel I can work even harder when I return." He introduced the final song, saying it conveyed his feelings for the fans, and performed Hong Kwang-ho's 'You're So Beautiful' to close the fan meeting.
Earlier this year, Joo Ji-hoon won the Best Actor award in the TV category at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards and the Best Actor award at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards for his role in the Netflix series 'Severe Trauma Center.' He is currently filming the global mega IP Disney Plus series 'The Empress of Rebirth.'
Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr