Actor Ahn Hyo-seop successfully completed a large-scale promotional schedule that included a fan meeting, broadcasts, and a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, once again proving his status as a global Hallyu star.
On the 23rd, more than 4,000 local fans gathered at the Jakarta International Expo D2 Hall for the fan meeting 'I WANT TO SAY (Love, Jakarta).' At this fan meeting, which took place after about two years, Ahn Hyo-seop opened the stage with the drama 'Business Proposal's' OST 'I Think It's Love,' leading to cheers, and showcased a total of 10 diverse stages, proving his overwhelming presence.
In particular, during the last stage, he passionately sang the hit song 'Monokrom' by Indonesian national singer Tulus, creating a choir with the fans that filled the venue with emotion. He also recreated iconic scenes along with a video of his character 'Jin-woo' from the Netflix global animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' receiving a warm response dubbed 'Jin-woo's Rebirth.'
On the following day, the 24th, he made a special appearance in a 35th-anniversary special broadcast of Indonesia's SCTV. The moment Ahn Hyo-seop appeared, the broadcast dominated real-time trends on social media, and that segment recorded a peak viewership of 17.8%, proving the explosive interest of local viewers. Additionally, over 100,000 viewers connected simultaneously through the live broadcast on SCTV's official OTT platform Vidio, reaffirming Ahn Hyo-seop's popularity across generations and his global influence.
During a special press conference held on the 25th, Ahn Hyo-seop shared his thoughts on the fan meeting and broadcast appearance, along with his future plans. He expressed, "I was greatly moved by the bright and positive demeanor of the Indonesian fans. To repay the love you've shown, I hope to continue to share warm moments with you through good works, various activities, and meaningful projects in the future." He also emphasized the significance of unity and warm exchanges, transcending national borders, by mentioning the message 'We Are One,' bringing yet another wave of emotion.
He also heightened anticipation by formalizing collaboration with local media group Emtek and platform corporations Tiptip regarding a large-scale charity event to be held in Indonesia in 2026.
Local media expressed high expectations, saying, "This collaboration is expected to serve as a bridge for cultural exchanges between Korea and Indonesia centered around Ahn Hyo-seop, representing a new form of collaboration with Indonesia that will spread positive influence to the world and serve as an important opportunity for the dissemination of K-Culture."
This schedule showcased the acting skills, musical talents, and global communication abilities of actor Ahn Hyo-seop. Behind-the-scenes photos from the fan meeting have also garnered enthusiastic reactions from fans upon their release, and his sincere efforts are being recognized as a positive influence leading the spread of K-Culture.
Meanwhile, the 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' in which Ahn Hyo-seop participated through voice acting, surpassed 266 million cumulative views as of today (3rd), setting a record as the most viewed content ever on Netflix, indicating that the intense enthusiasm and interest are expected to continue. Ahn Hyo-seop, currently filming his next project 'I Sold Out Again,' recently participated remotely in promotional activities, making a surprise comment on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on the 2nd. As calls for collaboration continue across borders, Ahn Hyo-seop is expected to continue his unique path in limitless fields.
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