Yoona Meets Fans in Vietnam Post-'King's Chef' Success, Shares Behind-the-Scenes Charm
Lim Yoon-a, who starred as the chef in the recently concluded drama 'King's Chef,' met with her fans in Vietnam ahead of a celebratory vacation.
On November 18th, Yoon-a held the 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty YOONA DRAMA FANMEETING' at the NGUYEN DU GYMNASIUM in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, creating another cherished memory with her fans.
The fan meeting was organized for Yoon-a to share the joy and lingering sentiments of 'King's Chef,' where she passionately portrayed French chef Yeon Ji-yeong. Upon her appearance, she was met with enthusiastic cheers, showcasing her presence as a 'Global Queen.'
Notably, Yoon-a directly answered various fan questions about the preparation process, on-set episodes, and character details, candidly sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes stories only heard at the fan meeting.
What truly captivated the audience was Yoon-a's special performance of the 'King's Chef' OST 'To You Across Time,' delivered with a delicate yet smooth voice, filling the venue with emotion. She further enhanced the fun by preparing Vietnamese fruit shaved ice on stage and gifting it to a lucky fan.
In return, fans dressed in diverse outfits, including chef uniforms, royal chef attire, traditional Hanbok, and Yeon Ji-yeong's signature looks from the drama, heated up the atmosphere. They also presented a slogan event reading 'Our beloved Yoona, remember to always be happy if you read this,' adding a touch of warmth and emotion.
Yoon-a expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, 'It feels like I've come to Vietnam after a long time, and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to meet you all who support and love me from afar. I'll continue to show you various activities, so if you cheer for me like you do now, I'll rush to greet you.' She concluded the event with a performance of her solo song 'Spring of a Byeoksu-gung Stone Wall (Feat. 10cm),' promising a future meeting.
Meanwhile, 'King's Chef,' boosted by Yoon-a's performance, recorded its highest viewership ratings, reaching 17.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area (peak 20%) and 17.1% nationwide (peak 19.4%) according to Nielsen Korea. It also achieved the No. 1 spot on Netflix's Global TOP 10 TV (Non-English) list for two consecutive weeks, garnering enthusiastic responses both domestically and internationally. Following her successful fan meetings in Yokohama, Macau, and Ho Chi Minh City, Yoon-a is set to continue her tour in Taipei on November 23rd and has added a Bangkok performance on December 13th, extending the drama's resonance until the end of the year.
Netizens commented, 'Yoona's acting in the drama was amazing! I'm so jealous she made shaved ice herself at the fan meeting,' 'It's impressive she's holding fan meetings all the way in Vietnam. Truly a global star,' and 'Please hold a fan meeting in Korea next time too!'