Hallyu star Jo In Sung recently held a successful fan meeting in Japan, further cementing his international fame.

On the 10th, Jo In Sung hosted a fan meeting dubbed '2024 Joyful Day with Jo In Sung' at Japan's Shinagawa Intercity Hall.

The event was a delightful occasion where he interacted closely with his Japanese fans.

Tickets for the fan meeting sold out instantly upon release, highlighting his robust popularity. The event held special significance as it was Jo In Sung's first fan gathering in Japan since a fan club 10th-anniversary dinner party in July 2018.

His genuine love for his fans was palpable throughout the event.

The fan meeting revolved around the theme of 'Jo In Sung's Joyful Day.' He made a grand entrance and greeted fans in Japanese, kicking off a memorable and sweet rendezvous.

The first segment, a 'gallery date,' featured photos from Jo In Sung's everyday life, allowing him to share updates about his recent activities.

During the 'theater date' segment, fans voted for 'Dusik' from 'Moving' as their favorite character from his films 'Mogadishu', 'Smuggling', and the Disney Plus original 'Moving'. '

Jo In Sung also shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes from each project, adding to the fun atmosphere. He revealed exclusive details about 'Smuggling', set to premiere in Japan this summer, piquing fans' interest.

The next part of the date was themed around 'Unexpected Business', a restaurant concept. Jo In Sung humbly reacted when a scene from season 1 of 'Unexpected Business', where he gets emotional while making crab ramen, was chosen as the most touching moment by fans.

He also shared various cooking tips and secrets behind his popular dishes from 'Unexpected Business'.

The fan meeting was made even more special by the surprise appearance of actor Im Ju Hwan, which Jo In Sung did not anticipate. Im Ju Hwan explained that he wanted to return the surprise to Jo In Sung, who had previously shown up unexpectedly to support him and other junior actors like Kim Woo Bin.

The atmosphere was further elevated with various 'game dates' with fans. Jo In Sung personally descended to the stage to answer fans' questions, receiving enthusiastic cheers.

Throughout the fan meeting, Jo In Sung showcased his warm and consistently cheerful demeanor, solidifying his status as a true Hallyu icon.

After the two-hour fan meeting, Jo In Sung held a farewell event to bid adieu to the fans, making it a dreamlike day and reciprocating the love of his fans.

In other news, Jo In Sung's film 'Smuggling' is slated for release in Japan on July 12th.

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Singer Steve Yoo (Yoo Seung Jun), who has been banned from entering South Korea for over two decades, continues to express his love for the country and his desire to return.

On March 21, Yoo Seung Jun posted a video on his personal account along with a cryptic caption, saying, “When one door closes, another opens. When one door opens, another closes.”

He continued, “Just because a door has opened doesn’t mean I should leave, and just because one is closed doesn’t mean I shouldn’t try to open it. I am simply walking the path my father told me to take. Whether people acknowledge it or not no longer matters to me.”

His hashtags also caught attention, as he included “I love you,” “Bless you,” “South Korea,” “Loved ones,” “Everything will be okay,” and “Korea.” Fans couldn’t help but wonder if he was once again hinting at his hope to return.

Just a few days earlier, on March 18, Yoo Seung Jun had also posted a nostalgic message about his time in South Korea.

He wrote, “December 7, 1989—13 years old (1st year of middle school). The school I attended until the day before I immigrated to the U.S. in Songpa-gu, Oju Middle School, is still the same.”

Along with his message, he shared a video of the school's walls and playground, revealing, “One of my fans filmed my middle school, which I attended until I left for the U.S., and sent me the video.”

The clip also showed scenes of his elementary school, making fans reminisce about his past in Korea.

Yoo Seung Jun was one of the most popular artists in South Korea during the 1990s, but his career took a sharp turn in 2002 when he unexpectedly left for the U.S., renounced his Korean citizenship, and became a U.S. citizen.

This led to widespread backlash, as many saw it as an attempt to evade mandatory military service. As a result, the South Korean government banned him from entering the country.

Since then, he has repeatedly taken legal action in hopes of lifting the ban. Now, with his continued efforts and heartfelt messages about Korea, many are wondering—will he finally be allowed back after 23 years?

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