From Seoul to Taipei and Tokyo: Kim Mu-yeol Proves Global Popularity Through Fan Meetings

By  Kim Ji-hye  | Oct 14, 2026

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Actor Kim Mu-yeol spent an unforgettable time with global fans through a fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan.

On Saturday, October 10, Kim held "SPECIAL AFTER CLASS in JAPAN" at Culttz Kawasaki in Yokohama, Japan. Conducted across two sessions, this Japan fan meeting was an event joined together by Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and P.O, the lead actors of the globally popular Netflix series "Teach You a Lesson."

Following his first domestic solo fan meeting and fan meeting in Taipei, Kim continued his global journey by meeting local fans in Japan.

On this day, Kim stepped onto the stage to his entrance song and opened the fan meeting by warmly greeting fans. In the handwritten profile segment that immediately followed, he showcased an even more relatable charm by personally sharing not only his blood type and nicknames, but also his everyday life.

A time to look back at Kim's filmography was also prepared. Based on a fan survey, "Forgotten," "Bad Guys" Season 2 and "Sweet Home" Seasons 2 and 3 were chosen as Kim's top three representative works, with his seamless immersion into characters, dense emotional arcs, and broad acting spectrum highlighted as key reasons fans fell for him. In response, Kim showed a shy smile, drawing laughter from the audience. Meanwhile, during the acting challenge segment, he brought unique fun by presenting four different acting versions using Japanese phrases.

Kim also richly filled the fan meeting with performances, heartfelt conversations, and entertaining events. He drew enthusiastic cheers from fans by singing Yutaka Ozaki's "I Love You" solo with a sweet voice, and showed genuine communication by stepping down into the audience to directly answer fans' questions and make eye contact with them.

With only the finale performance remaining, Kim shared his heartfelt thoughts with fans: "Meeting all of you fans and having the four of us together in this place holds such great meaning for us. It feels like we waited for a long time, yet time seems to have passed so quickly. I will cherish these precious memories for a long time and act even harder going forward." After his closing remarks, the four actors sang Lee Juck's "Don't Worry" together, delivering a touching moment. At the send-off event that followed the conclusion of the show, Kim greeted fans up close, taking in the special moments with his eyes and heart.

Kim expanded the reach of his global activities by successfully completing this Japan fan meeting following his solo fan meetings in Seoul and Taipei. He delivered a special time through diverse stages, talks, and affectionate fan service prepared for fans in each country.

Meanwhile, after concluding his Japan fan meeting, Kim has confirmed the Netflix series "First Doctor" and "The Shooter" as his upcoming projects, signaling active endeavors ahead, and is scheduled to hold a solo fan meeting in Shanghai on November 21. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)