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Han So-Hee gets emotional over touching surprise at Manila fan meeting: 'Thank you so much for saying that I am not alone'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Korean actress Han So-Hee couldn’t hold back her emotions as she finally met and greeted her Filipino fans during the 2025 HAN SO HEE 1ST FANMEETING WORLD TOUR [Xohee Loved Ones] last September 13 at The Cove, Okada Manila.</p><p> The fan meeting marked So-Hee’s first official event in the Philippines as part of her ongoing global tour.</p><p> “I am very very honored and blessed to have this come true to life and of course coming here to see the fans so I’m very happy. I came to the Philippines to meet the fans face to face finally,” she expressed as per the event translator.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F829542822960073%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078181927han so hee 1.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Before flying to Manila, So-Hee had been in Toronto, Canada for a prior project but made time to personally connect with her Filipino supporters.</p><p>“It is a return gift to my fans who give me an endless and unconditional love so for me fans are really a treasure in my life so I came up with this,” she explained.</p><p>During the show, So-Hee charmed the crowd by answering fun questions, including which of her past characters she would go on a trip with, her dream role of portraying a psychopath, and her excitement to try the Filipino dish bulalo. She also mentioned that while she had visited the Philippines before for a project and a vacation, she never had the chance to fully explore Manila.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078213185han so hee 2.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>A creative segment featured fan artworks dedicated to So-Hee. As an art major herself who loves to draw and paint, she was impressed by the talent of her Filipino fans.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078247205han so hee 3.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>“The fans drew better than I do and they are memories within every fan art,” she said, even posing and reenacting some of the pieces on stage.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078274966han so hee 4.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>To return the gesture, the<em> Gyeongseong Creature</em> star surprised the audience with a special VCR she personally created.</p><p> “The reason why this VCR is made is because I want to let you guys know na I think of you and I want you to see my journey,” So-Hee shared. “It has a message that I want to express on how I feel towards the fans and about them being there.”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078307565han so hee 5.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>She further delighted fans with energetic dance covers of BLACKPINK Jennie’s “Seoul City” and aespa’s “Whiplash.” Interactive games and a drawing relay with lucky fans added to the fun, while a heartfelt moment came when So-Hee personally went down the stage to grant a fan’s request for a selfie.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078347926han so hee 6.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078378028han so hee 7.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078404351han so hee 8.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><strong> </strong></div><p>The night’s most touching highlight was a surprise fan-made video that brought So-Hee to tears. The clip included heartfelt messages from Filipino fans thanking her for inspiring them and showing their unwavering support, along with nostalgic throwback clips of her earlier career.</p><p> “First and foremost, thank you so much for saying that I am not alone. There are so many times that I had to overcome some of the struggles and hard times as well but the fans were there to really fill me up and not feel lonely and just be with me,” she expressed. “Moving forward, I will be the one to protect you and be there for you.”</p><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1459084358719039%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758078435488han so hee 9.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Before closing the show, Han So-Hee promised her fans that she would return to the Philippines soon.</p><p> “Thank you so much for staying up and staying with me. Thank you for the loud cheers and energy that you have given me. Today is really an unforgettable day to me and my entire life as well. We’re gonna meet again, right? Until the next day, we&#x27;ll see each other again, stay healthy and always be happy,” she added.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1130192429047550%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="http://abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/5/look-official-poster-of-han-so-hee-s-first-manila-fan-meeting-this-september-13-1919"><strong>READ: Official poster of Han So-Hee’s first Manila fan meeting this September 13</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/4/-gyeongseong-creature-actress-han-so-hee-adds-manila-to-her-first-fan-meeting-world-tour-1135"><strong>READ: ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ actress Han So-Hee adds Manila to her first fan meeting world tour</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Presented by L-Squared Productions PH, the Xohee Loved Ones fan meeting gave elevated experience for fans.</p>

<p><b>‘Gyeongseong Creature’ star Han So-Hee is happy to meet Filipino fans for the first time.</b></p>

‘Gyeongseong Creature’ star Han So-Hee is happy to meet Filipino fans for the first time.