South Korean actress Han So Hee finally met her Filipino Sosamo at her first-ever fan meeting in the Philippines, “Xohee Loved Ones,” in Manila on September 13, 2025, at The Cove Manila in Okada Manila.
It’s not just an ordinary fan meeting, the Manila stop offered a premium fan experience, where early-access guests were welcomed into cabana suites serving Korean favorites like tteokbokki and gimmari, along with yummy desserts such as red velvet cupcakes, chocolate brownies, and mango cheesecake. The Cove Manila became the ideal venue, combining the intimacy of a fan meeting with world-class luxury, establishing a new level of fan experiences in the Philippines.
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Han So Hee stepped on stage to loud cheers, smiling warmly as she greeted her Filipino fans. Fresh from the Toronto International Film Festival, where she promoted Project Y with Jeon Jong-seo, She considered her Manila stop both an honor and a heartfelt gift to the fans who have always shown her unconditional love.
For me, fans are really treasures in my life. I came up with ‘Xohee Loved Ones’ as my way of giving back to the endless love I receive. Today will really be an unforgettable day for me, for my entire life.
The intimate fanmeeting was filled with playful and personal moments. Han So Hee shared her excitement to try Bulalo, comparing it to Korea’s gomtang, and fondly spoke about finally meeting her Filipino fans in person for the first time, expressing her joy at sharing moments face-to-face. In one of the games, fans voted on which of her past characters would make the best travel companion. While the audience had their own top picks, Han So Hee playfully chose a different character, showing her own perspective. Another poll asked what role she should take on next, with fans loudly suggesting a psychopath or a doctor, a mix of answers that left her both amused and intrigued.
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Han So Hee reenacted her well-known poses from the artworks prepared by her Filipino Sosamo. As an art major herself, she warmly remarked that the fans drew better than she did, earning laughter, appreciation, and applause as the artworks were proudly shown on screen. In return, she prepared a short film she personally produced for her fans, showing her way of expressing how she sees her fans, always present and always cherished.
I wanted you to know how I think about you. Thank you for saying I am not alone. There were times I struggled, but the fans were there to fill me up and remind me that I was never lonely. Moving forward, I will be the one to protect you.
Fans were also treated to performances that showed the talented side of Han So Hee. She delivered a charismatic stage of Jennie’s “Seoul City” and stunned everyone with a fiery cover of aespa’s “Whiplash.” She earned more cheers from the crowd after happily admitting, “It may not look like it, but I practiced really hard for this.”
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Nine lucky fans got the chance to experience her playful personality up close through games like “All About Xohee: Yes or No” and a “Drawing Relay.” The night grew even sweeter with heartwarming moments as she granted fan requests, taking a selfie with someone seated at the very back, giving a warm hug to another fan, sending heart gestures, and listening to heartfelt messages written on post-it notes.
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Han So Hee got into tears as she watches a surprise heartfelt video prepared by her Filipino Sosamos. She said in reply after,
Thank you for saying I am not alone. There were times I struggled, but the fans were there to fill me up and remind me that I was never lonely. Moving forward, I will be the one to protect you.
Han So Hee posed for a group photo with her Filipino fans, and before leaving the stage, she waved goodbye and promised to return soon.
Thank you so much for staying with me tonight, for your loud cheers and energy. Today will really be an unforgettable day for me, for my entire life. We’re going to meet again, right? Until then, stay healthy and always be happy.
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Han So Hee’s “Xohee Loved Ones” in Manila was more than just a fan meeting. It was a premium experience that brought her closer to her Filipino Sosamo in a deeply personal way. From luxury cabanas to intimate hi-touch sessions, from emotional fan videos to dance performances that revealed her talented side, the night was filled with moments to remember.
HAN SO HEE’s Fan Concert “Xohee Loved Ones,” in Manila is made possible by 9ATO Entertainment and L-Squared Productions. Thank you for making this night with Han So Hee possible and memorable at The Cove Manila in Okada Manila.
