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Kim Mu-yeol Proves Global Popularity From Seoul to Taipei and Tokyo

Published : Oct 14, 2026 10:52 AM


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

Kim Mu-yeol held "SPECIAL AFTER CLASS in JAPAN" on Saturday, October 10 at Culttz Kawasaki in Yokohama, Japan. Held as a two-show event, this Japanese fan meeting featured Kim Mu-yeol along with Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and P.O, the lead actors of the global hit Netflix series "Teach You a Lesson".

Following his first domestic solo fan meeting and Taipei fan meeting held previously, Kim Mu-yeol continued his global strides by meeting local fans in Japan.

On this day, Kim Mu-yeol stepped onto the stage to the opening music and kicked off the fan meeting by warmly greeting his fans. In the immediately following handwritten profile segment, he naturally revealed a more approachable charm by introducing his blood type and nickname, as well as sharing a glimpse into his everyday life.

A time to look back at Kim Mu-yeol's filmography was also arranged. Based on a fan survey, "Forgotten", "Bad Guys: Vile City", and "Sweet Home Season 2 and Season 3" were chosen as Kim Mu-yeol's top three representative works, while his complete immersion into characters, dense emotional lines, and wide acting spectrum were cited as his "fan-attracting points." In response, Kim Mu-yeol smiled bashfully, bringing laughter to the audience at the venue. Meanwhile, during the acting challenge segment, he added a unique twist by performing four different versions using Japanese sentences.

In addition, Kim Mu-yeol filled the fan meeting with rich content through performances, sincere talks, and delightful events. He drew enthusiastic responses from fans by performing a solo rendition of Yutaka Ozaki's "I Love You" with his sweet voice, and demonstrated a genuine approach to communication by stepping down into the audience to answer fans' questions directly and make eye contact.

Before leaving just the ending performance, Kim Mu-yeol shared his heartfelt thoughts with the fans, saying, "Meeting you all and having the four of us together here means so much to us. It feels like we've waited a long time, but time seems to have passed so quickly. Cherishing these precious memories for a long time, I will work even harder at acting in the future." Following his closing remarks, the four actors sang Lee Juck's "Don't Worry, My Dear" together, delivering a deeply moving experience. During the send-off event that followed the conclusion of the show, Kim Mu-yeol greeted fans up close, capturing the special moment in his eyes and heart.

Following his solo fan meetings in Seoul and Taipei, Kim Mu-yeol has now conquered this Japanese fan meeting, further expanding the scope of his global activities. He delivered a special time filled with diverse performances, talks, and affectionate fan services prepared for fans in each country.

Meanwhile, having successfully wrapped up his fan meeting in Japan, Kim Mu-yeol has confirmed the upcoming Netflix series "First Doctor" and "Halmae" as his next projects, signaling active endeavors ahead, and is scheduled to hold a solo fan meeting in Shanghai on November 21.

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)