It comes as something of a surprise, but actor Kim Ji-hoon will be holding his first solo fanmeeting in Japan, to take place on the 13th in Osaka.

The event comes by invitation of KJNET, who said, “This was organized because we’ve had continuous requests to set up a fanmeeting with Kim Ji-hoon. His popularity is high enough to count him as a next-generation Hallyu star.” Kim has been studying Japanese and plans to sing a few songs at the event, including the theme song from his movie Crying out Love from the Center of the World and the Yoon Do-hyun Band’s “I Must Have Loved You.”

Compared to other Hallyu stars, it’ll be a smaller affair, with 800 fans in attendance. He was last in Japan in August to promote his romantic-comedy series Love & Marriage, which gained him additional fans on the heels of the Japanese broadcasts of his other dramas Why Did You Come To Our House and Golden Age of the Daughter-in-Law.

I say it’s a little surprising because although Kim Ji-hoon has had a good number of roles (both leading and supporting), he hasn’t really had his big break and his profile is still in middle ground somewhere. I also think he has yet to really prove himself as a strong actor — his pretty looks have definitely helped him get cast — although I did really love him as the cool, assured Eun-tak in Flowers For My Life. I’m still waiting for him to break out and show what he’s made of. I think he’s got it in him somewhere…

Via Break News

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I know I just mentioned Hyun Bin’s fanmeeting in Japan two posts ago, but then photos of the event cropped up. And I figured, thinking of all the Hyun Bin admirers of the world, that photos should be posted. Ja?

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Speaking of fanmeetings in Japan, Coffee Prince and Antique Bakery pretty boy Kim Jae-wook has sold out his within a week of tickets going on sale. (Given the popularity of those two projects and Kim’s pretty face — and his fluency in Japanese — this is no surprise. This is not his first Japanese event; he held his first fanmeeting there a year ago.) Kim’s event, titled “Love Story,” will be held in Tokyo on November 8 to a crowd of 1,200.

In contrast to most fanmeetings, in which many actors sing a few songs for their audience, this one will have a stronger emphasis on the performance portion. Kim is a musician himself (he sings and plays guitar) as a member of his own modern-rock band, Walrus. Prior to his fanmeeting, he and Walrus will give their very first concert at the big indie and rock festival Grand Mint Festival (October 24-25), for which he is also a promotional rep.

Kim Jae-wook said, “Because I lived here when I was younger, Tokyo is a special city to me. Thinking of meeting fans here gives me an indescribable feeling.”

Via Mk.co.kr, Joy News

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I frigging love Kim Kang-woo (Chae Do-woo rules the universe), so I love hearing that his profile is rising; he is currently busy preparing for his very first fanmeeting in Japan, which will take place on October 18. Kim has played parts in some very successful films (Silimido and Le Grand Chef were both heavy-hitters at the box office), and his star continues to rise with his latest drama, (the very awesome) Story of a Man (aka The Slingshot).

It’s mostly thanks to Story of a Man, which enjoyed a Japanese television broadcast, that there is such interest in this fanmeeting. Also, apparently on the agenda for the event is a display of Kim Kang-woo’s hitherto unknown singing skills. (Performing songs at fanmeetings is a common event, but nobody’s ever heard Kim singing before.) In fact, he is even now receiving vocal training lessons in preparation for the performance. Fans who attend the event will be given a gift of a mini album, which also contains photographs he has taken.

Kim Kang-woo said, “In the past, I haven’t had much time to communicate with fans because I’ve been busy working, but I’m extremely pleased to have the chance to spend this time at the fanmeeting. I feel nervous to stand onstage and meet my Japanese fans officially, but also look forward to seeing how it will turn out.”

Via Hankyung

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If you’re in Malaysia and a fan of kpop group SS501 (and/or Boys Before Flowers‘ Kim Hyun-joong), you may be interested in a last-minute fan signing event to be held on Thursday.

Fan Kiongna informs me that the fan signing was just put together and confirmed by Warner Music Malaysia; the SS501 boys added the event because they would be in Kuala Lumpur following a photo shoot. Info as follows:

Date/Time:
Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Location:
ONE WORLD HOTEL
First Avenue
Bandar Utama City Centre
47800 Petaling Jaya
Selangor, Malaysia

Phone: +603 7681 1111
Website: www.oneworldhotel.com.my
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=49706797181

Note: Next to this hotel is the very HUGE shopping mall called ONE UTAMA just annexed to the hotel.

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