[Greetings to you] Lee Je-hoon nailed it, 120 minutes of intense laughter and tears (feat. Hojung·Donghui)

First Fan Meeting Since Companyon Establishment
'Let's Go See the Stars' and 'I Love You' Sung Passionately
Surprise Guests Kim Ho-jung and Lee Dong-hwi
'Taxi Driver 2' Geoje and Yeosu Filming Updates
120 Minutes of Laughter and Tears, Extraordinary Fan Love

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Iseul] Actor Lee Je-hoon (38) spread his wings and soared alone. He successfully completed his first official event, marking the beginning of his full-fledged independence. His exceptional love for fans also shone brightly. For 120 minutes, he made fans laugh and cry, gifting them a special time.

On the 18th at 2 PM and 6 PM, Lee Je-hoon held the '2022 Lee Je-hoon Fan Meeting: Greetings to You' at the Centennial Memorial Hall Concert Hall on Yonsei University Sinchon Campus in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

That day, Lee Je-hoon appeared on stage singing Jeokjae’s 'Let’s Go See the Stars.' It is said that he carefully selected this song more than ever this year, as he has always repaid his fans’ love with heartfelt songs at fan meetings every year. Fans responded with cheers to the sweet song. The lyrical lyrics and soft tone harmonized atmospherically.

This year, broadcaster Park Kyung-lim also hosted the event. Taking the microphone, Lee Je-hoon shared, "I have been spending time establishing the company Companion and directing short films." He founded Companion in June last year and embarked on an independent path. Companion, which contains the meanings of 'warm' (溫) from 'warmth,' 'whole' (穩) from 'wholeness,' and 'ON' from 'turning on,' was inspired by the pronunciation of 'COMPANION,' meaning 'a place where like-minded people gather and accompany each other.'

This fan meeting was more special to Lee Je-hoon than ever before. Although he has held fan meetings once a year to repay love, this was the first time meeting fans after his independence. Notably, it was remarkable that after one year and three months since establishing his agency, all employees gathered to hold a celebration and invite fans.

Lee Je-hoon, who had been filming SBS’s new drama 'Taxi Driver 2' in the provinces until the day before the fan meeting, said, "I plan to continue filming in places like Geoje Island and Yeosu." He added, "The process of researching the character is not easy, but I am acting joyfully, hoping for a good response."

He also expressed gratitude to viewers. Lee Je-hoon said, "Thanks to your support and love, the production of 'Taxi Driver' Season 2 was possible," and "I am grateful to be able to work with the actors." He continued, "It will air in the first half of next year, and I hope Season 2 will be loved so much that it becomes a drama continuing into the third and fourth seasons."

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Recently, Lee Je-hoon revealed a new charm as the happiest actor in the moment of dreaming in 'Another Record: Lee Je-hoon,' released on the online video streaming (OTT) platform. He reflected, "It has been over 10 years since my debut, and I always wanted to be only in works as an actor. I thought that was the way to immerse myself in the work."

He added, "Now, I wonder if I can still immerse myself in works even if I show my private side. I showed my honest and free self as is." He said, "I don’t know if people will like me as I am, but that’s me, so I hope to have more opportunities to show it. That itself is meaningful."

Regarding his daily life going back and forth between filming, home, and exercise, Lee Je-hoon said, "It’s a boring life, but I want to do various things and share them, so I am trying many things since my independence," and asked fans to "enjoy it together."

He also shared dreams with fans. He said, "I want to create a theater with seats and a space to watch movies," adding, "It may not be very profitable, but my dream is to create a place where people can freely and comfortably eat and enjoy themselves."

He delighted fans with small updates and diverse stories. When asked about his recent meal, he answered, "Recently, I ordered pork soup rice at the filming site accommodation." He said his driving skills have improved a lot while filming SBS’s new drama 'Taxi Driver 2.' On that day, he succeeded in all missions driving mini cars within the time limit and gave gifts to fans.

There was also a discussion about the recently controversial perilla leaves and shrimp. When asked if it’s okay for a lover to take perilla leaves or peel shrimp for a same-sex friend, Lee Je-hoon firmly replied, "Absolutely not," causing laughter. He also said that friends and lovers drinking alone together is not allowed, nor secretly meeting to prepare his events, which caused bursts of laughter. When a fan urged him to get married, he said, "I don’t have anyone to marry, and marriage is a very distant story for me."

Singers Kim Ho-joong and Lee Dong-hwi appeared as guests in the first and second sessions, respectively, adding fun. Kim Ho-joong heated up the atmosphere by passionately singing 'The Person Who Gives Happiness,' the OST of the movie 'Paparotti,' which connected him with Lee Je-hoon as a real person and actor.

Lee Je-hoon delighted fans by performing an exciting dance to BTS’s 'Dynamite.' He promised, "Next year, I will appear dancing to the opening song."

This fan meeting was held for the first time in three years due to the pandemic. Lee Je-hoon took time to write handwritten letters to fans. He held back tears, saying, "Please always stay healthy."

He passionately sang Team’s 'I Love You' as the final song. While delivering his farewell, he reddened his eyes several times. After the fan meeting ended, he moved to the exit and warmly saw off the departing audience with eye contact, showing top-notch fan service.

It is said that Lee Je-hoon carefully prepared this fan meeting for fans he hadn’t met in three years despite his busy schedule. He promised a dance performance at next year’s fan meeting.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.