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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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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