Korean actor Lee Chae Min proved that the warmth of his on-screen roles is perfectly matched by his genuine charm off-screen during his first-ever fan meeting, “Chaem-into You,” held at the New Frontier Theater on November 23, 2025. The title itself is a clever wordplay on the phrase “Fall Into You”, using his nickname, “Chaem”, to signify the beautiful idea of fans falling deeper for him and the two worlds connecting. The star of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty delivered a full-course feast of kilig that left Filipino CHAEMFs completely swept away, marking a spectacular and intimate chapter in his connection with the Philippines.
Opening with a Crescendo and Cheers
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The highly anticipated night began with a stunning, unexpected artistic flourish of Lee Chae Min’s live and breathtaking piano performance of the Bon Appétit, Your Majesty OST, “Stay With Me”. This grand opening immediately set an emotional tone, moving smoothly from his impressive musical talent into his official stage appearance. The cheers of the crowd, however, was what truly stirred the actor. Clearly overjoyed by the sheer number of fans who came to see him, he shared that while he had been thrilled about the Manila stop after hearing about the very warm responses of Filipino fans, the reality of the packed house was really beyond his expectations. With a heartfelt sincerity that immediately won over the audience, he told the crowd, “When I really look closely to all of you, I think you really have very beautiful smiles”, making all PH CHAEMFs feel so smiley during the whole fan meeting.
TMI and Details Behind the Cameras
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The fan meeting was packed with fun, interactive parts designed to let fans see the real person behind his popular characters, like the charismatic King Lee Heon. During the TMI segment, Chae Min generously shared cute and relatable personal details, painting a fuller picture of his life away from the cameras. He revealed he is a huge fan of puppies (he has two!) but absolutely dislikes snakes. He also confessed to being a self-proclaimed ballad lover and hilariously detailed his 10-minute get-ready routine and even his shower habits, much to the delight and laughter of the fans. His confidence, though tinged with shyness, shone through as he identified his eyes as his main charm point, delivering a powerful eye-pose that sent the audience into a collective frenzy.
Embracing Filipino Culture
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A major highlight of the night was Chae Min’s determined and genuinely endearing effort to bridge the cultural gap by connecting with his Filipino fans through their language. Throughout the “Chaemission“ challenge, he cheerfully took on cultural and linguistic tasks, including attempting to speak Tagalog. The entire venue shook with applause and kilig when he delivered the iconic line, “Nagkaon kana ba, love?” (Have you eaten, love?), with impressively clear and affectionate pronunciation. He further immersed himself by dancing to the viral P-Pop hit “Marikit sa Dilim”, showing off his smooth moves, and humorously sampled and gave expressions to local favorites like leche flan in a guessing game. Later, he confirmed his ultimate comfort food is tonkatsu, while recalling that the authentic-flavored macarons were his favorite sweet from his K-drama set.
PH CHAEMFs’ Message and Heartfelt Promise
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The event was a continuous, vibrant exchange of affection, but the emotional peak came during the heartfelt fan project. CHAEMFs surprised the actor with a fan-made video, which beautifully showcased their shared journey and unwavering support for him. The immense, genuine love displayed by the fans moved Lee Chae Min so deeply that the emotion became overpowering, and he was visibly brought to tears. Gathering himself, he dedicated his final song, “I Find You”, to the audience and delivered a heartfelt promise: He vowed to work even harder as an actor and as a person because of the love and unwavering support they had shown him that night. The evening closed with the opportunity for fans to participate in a Hi-Bye moment, providing a sweet and intimate ending to what was truly an unforgettable first visit. Lee Chae Min didn’t just meet his Filipino fans; he fully Chaem-into the hearts of the Philippines, building a deeply personal bond that guarantees a very warm welcome upon his much-awaited return.
Big thanks to Pulp Live World, VARO Entertainment, Pinnalive, and Merry Go Round for making 2025 LEE CHAE MIN FANMEETING TOUR ‘Chaem-into you’ in MANILA possible! Every Filipino CHAEMF will surely cherish the fan meeting memories with a happy heart.
