'Gong Yoo' Marks 25 Years Since Debut, Kicks Off an Asian Fan Meeting Tour in October

This is the result forged by a weighty 25 years since his debut. Actor 'Gong Yoo', standing at the center of a global phenomenon beyond South Korea, is finally launching a large-scale fan meeting tour spanning all of Asia.

Sincerity beyond the silver screen—A close connection with fans that comes after 25 years

According to his agency, Management Forest, the title of this Asian fan meeting tour is 'The Long Take'. Beginning in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 4, he will tour a total of six cities—passing through Bangkok, Jakarta, Macau, and Manila—before reaching Seoul as the final destination, showcasing an overwhelming scale.

Since he first appeared in public in 2001 with KBS 2TV 'School 4', the fact that this marks his first Asian tour in a full 25 years gives the event special significance. It is expected to become a landmark stage that perfectly quenches the thirst of a global fandom that has shown unwavering support for years.

His heartfelt feelings toward fans were already anticipated. In a letter he released earlier on the 10th to mark his birthday, he said, "Thanks to all of you who have been by my side for a long time, I naturally found myself reflecting on the journey" and added, "This year, I made a place where I can face the accumulated time directly and share the same air with you," drawing an explosive response from fans.

Above all, this tour is expected to create even stronger synergy as it aligns with his major next-step projects. With the release of Netflix original series 'Trunk', widely regarded as the biggest anticipated work of the second half of the year, and the release of 'Squid Game Season 2'—set to hit audiences around the world once again—just around the corner, analysts are watching for 'Gong Yoo''s global dominance to intensify further.