Actor So Ji-sub has successfully concluded his solo fan meeting in Japan.
On the 5th, So Ji-sub held a solo fan meeting titled 'SONICe Trip' in Tokyo, Japan, creating special memories with his fans. This fan meeting, which took place about six years after the last one in 2019, was initially planned for just one session, but due to the enthusiastic support from fans, a second session was added on the same day, showcasing So Ji-sub's global popularity.
Amid the enthusiastic cheers from fans filling the venue, So Ji-sub made a surprise appearance from the audience and sweetly opened the fan meeting by singing 'Can’t you smile without you.'
The fan meeting, prepared with a 'Spring Trip' concept, where So Ji-sub traveled with fans, featured him saying, "It took too long to meet again. I was so nervous and couldn't sleep last night because it had been a while since we last met, but seeing your faces has changed that nervousness into the pleasant excitement of going on a trip. I hope you enjoy this fun journey with me today."
A quiz time where fans guessed So Ji-sub's travel preferences and a session sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his past works were arranged, eliciting enthusiastic responses from fans. The excitement peaked when he talked about the upcoming Netflix series 'The Square' set to be released this year.
Actors Ok Taec-yeon and Cha Hak-yeon appeared as special guests, bringing the atmosphere to its peak. So Ji-sub, Ok Taec-yeon, and Cha Hak-yeon performed 'Time Walks,' a song written and composed by Ok Taec-yeon for this fan meeting, delivering an emotional stage. Ok Taec-yeon revealed, "This song was created imagining So Ji-sub sunbae holding hands with fans and walking through time," which drew loud applause from the audience, while Cha Hak-yeon brought laughter with his greeting, "Today, we debuted 'So-ok-cha,' so please give us a lot of support."
A 'mini sports day' corner was set up where So Ji-sub, Ok Taec-yeon, and Cha Hak-yeon completed missions in relay, filling the audience with laughter and cheers through the actors' delightful chemistry and teamwork. They also added a special touch by giving away perfume gifts they had prepared through a lottery.
Before going off stage, Ok Taec-yeon expressed, "I was really happy and grateful to experience this time with So Ji-sub sunbae and all of you, even if it was brief. I hope you continue to love our Ji-sub hyung." Cha Hak-yeon added, "I thought So Ji-sub sunbae is a really happy person because you are all here with him. I hope you continue to support him as always," moving the fans deeply.
An emotional moment followed at the end of the fan meeting. So Ji-sub expressed his gratitude for the long-time support by giving away a necklace he had prepared through a lottery, showcasing his deep love for his fans.
While taking a group photo to commemorate the special memories with fans, So Ji-sub said, "It’s always a bit sad when it’s time to end, but I think what I want to do again is 'travel.' I am grateful to be able to meet you all again, and it was an absolutely happy day. I hope to meet you again and enjoy a fun journey together. I wish you all good health and happiness," expressing his gratitude.
So Ji-sub successfully concluded the fan meeting by singing SMAP's 'The Only Flower in the World' for his Japanese fans, and he held a 'handshake event' where he made eye contact and shook hands with each fan, demonstrating his love for them until the very end.
So Ji-sub is set to return to viewers in the first half of this year with the Netflix series 'The Square.'
