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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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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