On the 30th of last month, the final encore stage of the 2025 LEE JONG SUK ASIA FANMEETING TOUR 'With: Just Like This' was held at NHK Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Starting in Seoul last September, Lee Jong Suk met fans across six cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. In response to the overwhelming love from fans, he confirmed an encore performance in Tokyo, ending the tour on a high note.
Meeting fans in Japan again after about four months since the last fan meeting tour, Lee Jong Suk reflected on the journey of the Asia tour and kicked off the encore fan meeting. The opening talk, featuring highlights and behind-the-scenes videos, further heightened the excitement in the venue. On stage, Lee Jong Suk maintained genuine communication with fans, making eye contact and sharing smiles.
He performed Kenshi Yonezu's 'Lemon' and wrapped up the first part with Roy Kim's 'Pinocchio,' the OST from the drama 'Pinocchio.' Following the previous performance's opening with TWS's 'First Meeting Doesn't Go as Planned,' this encore featured a dance performance to PSY's 'New Face,' marking the start of the second part. He then danced to aespa's 'Whiplash,' covering every seat from the first to the third floor.
Concluding with a group photo with fans, Lee Jong Suk expressed, "I sincerely thank and love you all for choosing and loving me among so many actors. Happy New Year, and thank you always from the bottom of my heart. I love you."
At the end of the nearly three-hour fan meeting, Lee Jong Suk shared a video message in Japanese, saying, "I will remember the excitement and warmth I felt with you here today. I want to continue walking slowly together like this." The time Lee Jong Suk spent with fans at the end and beginning of the year was completed as a memorable and special moment.
Meanwhile, having successfully wrapped up the fan meeting tour, Lee Jong Suk will return to viewers in the latter half of this year with the Disney+ series 'The Empress of Rebirth.' Global fans are eagerly anticipating the romance fantasy story Lee Jong Suk will present.
Reporter Se Yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr