YoonA encountered more than 5,000 fans in Japan, showcasing her immense popularity.
On February 12th, the 'YOONA FAN MEETING TOUR: YOONITE in YOKOHAMA' was held at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Yokohama, Japan. The event saw a full house, including limited view seats, with the attendance of over 5,000 fans, underlining Yoona's strong local popularity.
Yoona opened the stage with her solo song 'When The Wind Blows,' which was first revealed in Japanese at her 2018 fan meeting in Japan, earning enthusiastic responses. She warmly greeted the audience in Japanese without the need for translation.
The fan meeting was engaging, with a Q&A session where Yoona directly answered fans' questions, unique Polaroid photo gifts, diverse challenges, photo sessions in various poses, and an active showcase of Girls' Generation dances, fostering closer communication.
Yoona also shared behind-the-scenes stories from her popular works in Japan, 'Kingderland' and 'Confidential Assignment,' enhancing the atmosphere. She recreated drama scenes on stage, and surprised fans with unreleased photos of her projects, making for a meaningful time.
At the end of the fan meeting, Yoona expressed in Japanese she had prepared, "I missed you and had a lot of fun today. Thank you always for your support. I won’t forget today's memories and hope to see you again." Fans reciprocated with warmth through a slogan event, displaying messages in both Korean and Japanese, "We will always be here♡."
Having completed her Asian fan meeting tour in Seoul, Hong Kong, Macao, Taipei, and Yokohama, Yoona plans to visit Bangkok, Manila, and Jakarta, meeting fans in a total of 8 cities.
Good for her, she has a large Japanese fan base, she's the only k actress that always tops lists there.