Ha Ji-won Wraps First Guangzhou Fan Meeting 'Stay With Me'

Korean actress Ha Ji-won has wrapped her first fan meeting in Guangzhou, China, marking another stop on a long-running run of in-person events with overseas fans. The actress held "Stay With Me" on the 20th, drawing a packed crowd of local fans in what was her debut fan meeting in the city.

The event arrived on the back of a viral moment from Korean music television. Ha's recent special stage performance of "Home Run," staged as an event segment on a music show, has crossed 3.31 million views online. That momentum carried into Guangzhou, where local interest in the actress translated into a full house.

Ha opened the show with a surprise entrance from the back of the venue, walking through the audience to greet fans before stepping onstage. The program ran through catch-up talk, games, a Q&A and behind-the-scenes stories from her past projects. The most emotional moment came during a fan-organized birthday celebration, where Ha was visibly moved to tears.

She also leaned into the local audience, delivering her greeting and self-introduction in Chinese and answering fan questions in a relaxed, direct tone. The exchange gave the venue a warmer, more intimate feel than a standard meet-and-greet.

In a statement issued through her agency Haewadal Entertainment after the event, Ha said, "I was truly happy to spend such precious time meeting Chinese fans in person again in Guangzhou after so long." She added, "I sincerely thank the fans who keep sending me their love and support, and I will keep working hard to repay them with even better work going forward."

Ha most recently appeared on Korean television in the ENA drama "Climax" and is currently part of the web variety show "26th Class, Ji-won." The actress has kept a steady rhythm of activity at home and overseas, and more projects and appearances are expected as she continues to meet audiences through both scripted and unscripted work.