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Kim Ji-won Successfully Concludes First Asia Fan Meeting Tour
Kim Ji-won wrapped up her 2024 Asia Fan Meeting Tour 'BE MY ONE' on August 31 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tour, which spanned eight cities including Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Taipei, Manila, Macau, Bangkok, and Jakarta, allowed Kim Ji-won to experience her global popularity firsthand and create unforgettable memories with her fans.
The fan meeting kicked off energetically with Kim Ji-won performing 'Stupid Cupid' in her sweet voice. The event featured segments like 'Playlist Talk,' where fans could hear behind-the-scenes stories and the actress's sincere thoughts, and 'Styling Tournament,' which garnered enthusiastic responses from the audience. Fans' eyes sparkled as they listened to her stories, and Kim Ji-won showcased her 'icon of kindness' persona by making eye contact and posing with fans.
The second part of the fan meeting opened with the OST 'Diary' from the drama 'Queen of Tears,' which has been receiving immense love. Her melodious voice, combined with the lyrics, created a different atmosphere from the opening song, thrilling the fans. In the 'Writing My Own Profile' segment, fans got a glimpse of Kim Ji-won's daily life. She revealed her habits, hobbies, and even her favorite karaoke songs, which varied by city, drawing much attention. The fan meeting concluded with a beautiful performance of 'Only,' completed with fans' voices.
Both Kim Ji-won and her fans were sincere during this fan meeting, held 14 years after her debut. Fans in each city prepared slogan events and card section events, shouting 'I love you' in Korean, which moved Kim Ji-won deeply. She reciprocated by greeting in the local languages and even visited birthday cafes prepared by local fans, showcasing her consistent 'fan-loving' nature.
Media outlets and influencers in each city also focused on Kim Ji-won's first fan meeting tour. Expressions like 'warm fan service that excited fans at the airport' and 'excellent singing ability and irresistible charm' heated up the media.
Concluding the fan meeting tour that swept across Asia and reaffirmed her status as the 'Queen of Hallyu,' Kim Ji-won shared her thoughts: 'Thanks to you all, I was able to spend such a happy time. I think I will remember today even as I grow older. Thank you for supporting and loving me from such far places. Because it was a journey with fans full of love, I think I will miss you even more. I will continue to work hard to show you my best side.'
Reporter Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr
