Chae Jong-hyeop sells out 30,000 seats for fan meeting in Japan

Actor Chae Jong-hyeop successfully concluded his fan meeting by hitting the Japanese archipelago.

Chae Jong-hyeop held his first Japanese fan meeting 'First Love' at Chiba Makuhari Messe on the 1st and 2nd and at Kobe World Memorial Hall on the 8th and 9th and met about 30,000 fans.

Previously, the news of Chae Jong-hyeop's first fan meeting in Japan caused an explosive reaction among fans. The 2nd performance in Chiba, which was first held, attracted a lot of attention with 20,000 seats sold out, and the 2nd performance in Kobe that followed sold out 10,000 seats, setting a record of selling out a total of 30,000 seats. This proves Chaejonghyup's status in Japan to the extent that it is called a 'syndrome' that goes beyond simple popularity.

Chae Jong-hyeop appeared on a portable stage at this fan meeting, proving the birth of a Korean Wave star and immediately heating up the atmosphere. Afterwards, they actively communicated with fans through various corners, such as talks about the works they appeared in, games with fans, and photo time, providing a happy 180 minutes. Chae Jong-hyeop, who made eye contact and communicated with fans throughout the performance, drew enthusiastic cheers from the audience and heated up the scene.

In particular, Chae Jong-hyeop, who decorated the opening and ending on a mobile stage to the 'Eye Love You' OST, communicated more closely with fans and presented unforgettable memories to all fans. As if responding to this, the entire concert hall was shaken by Chae Jong-hyeop's movements, and loud cheers and applause from fans filled the hall.

At the end of the fan meeting, Chae Jong-hyeop said, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for leaving me with new experiences and unforgettable memories for the rest of my life. I was really happy to be able to meet you all up close." He then expressed his deep love for his fans, saying, "My fans said, 'Thank you for coming to Japan.' It was my choice to come to Japan for the first time, but it's thanks to you that I can come to Japan again. Thank you. I love you."

Chae Jong-hyeop's success at the Japanese fan meeting proved that he has established himself as a new icon of the Korean Wave beyond just an actor. Chae Jong-hyeop, who proved his powerful ticket power at his first solo fan meeting, plans to continue the syndrome in the future. [IOK]

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr