Actor Shin Hyun-joon successfully wrapped up a fan meeting held in Lima, Peru, in South America, reaffirming his presence as a Korean actor amid the wave of the Korean wave.
Shin Hyun-joon shared a meaningful time with local fans through the fan meeting 'MEMORIES TO HEAVEN' held in Lima, Peru, on the 30th of last month (local time). This fan meeting was organized at the persistent request of local fans after the drama (drama) Stairway to Heaven was recently spotlighted again in Peru, spreading a 'Shin Hyun-joon craze' mainly online and on broadcast.
In particular, in Peru, Korean dramas (drama) have established themselves as cultural memories shared across generations beyond mere content, and this visit is being evaluated as an event that signifies a symbolic appearance of the Korean wave beyond an individual actor's visit.
On the day of the event, the venue was crowded with a turnout beyond expectations. This fan meeting was structured in a hybrid form that went beyond talk and photo time, combining an orchestra performance based on the drama (drama) OST.
Audience members shared deep emotional connections as key scenes featuring Shin Hyun-joon and OSTs were reenacted by an orchestra. Local fans gave enthusiastic cheers, calling the fresh combination of actor, fans and music "an experience like watching a movie."
Shin Hyun-joon said, "I was deeply moved to see fans who have loved my old work from far away," and added, "I will repay the hearts of those who remember 'Stairway to Heaven' by coming back with more diverse activities."
Local media also focused on this fan meeting. Major Peruvian outlets analyzed Shin Hyun-joon's visit not as a simple fan event but as an expansion of Korean wave sentiment, saying, "This is a symbolic scene showing that Korean drama (drama) has taken root in Peruvian culture." The area around the venue was filled with support banners and posters made by fans themselves.
A representative from the agency said, "Thanks to the passionate love of Peruvian fans, it became a meaningful and profound time," and added, "We are preparing various activities that will allow broad communication with domestic and international fans in the future."
Meanwhile, Shin Hyun-joon has been active on variety programs such as TV CHOSUN 'Mother's Spring Day', tvN 'Welcome to Bullochon' and tvN story 'Each House Couple', gaining favor from viewers of all generations with his friendly and human charm. He also appears in the Taiwan co-produced film 'Most Wanted', which is scheduled to be released in 2026, and is further expanding his spectrum as an actor through diverse activities both domestically and abroad.
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