Actor Lee Chae-min announced the cancellation of his upcoming fan meetings in Hong Kong and Taiwan, while confirming that his Tokyo fan meeting will go ahead as scheduled.
Lee Chae-min, who rose rapidly as a breakout star through the drama The Tyrant’s Chef, has been meeting overseas fans through his 2025 Lee Chae-min Fan Meeting Tour “CHAEM: Into You.” Following the drama’s conclusion, the tour was designed to connect with fans across major Asian cities.
The actor successfully completed fan meetings in Seoul in late October, followed by stops in Jakarta, Manila, and Bangkok, all of which were held without issue.
However, the Hong Kong fan meeting originally scheduled for December 14 was canceled with full refunds, reportedly due to a recent large-scale fire tragedy in the city. Local organizers explained that, given the somber atmosphere and public mourning, it was not appropriate to proceed with a celebratory event. They expressed condolences to the victims and their families, offering sincere apologies to fans affected by the cancellation.
The Taipei fan meeting, which had been planned for January 4 at National Taiwan University Sports Center, was also called off. The Taiwan organizer cited unavoidable circumstances, stating that it would be difficult to deliver a high-quality performance experience under the given conditions. An apology was issued to fans for the disappointment caused.
Despite the changes, Lee Chae-min’s final stop in Tokyo remains on track, with the fan meeting scheduled for January 31. The event will mark the conclusion of his Asian tour, allowing him to share the lasting impact of The Tyrant’s Chef with Japanese fans.
Fans who were unable to attend the canceled events have expressed understanding, while many are now looking ahead to Lee Chae-min’s Tokyo appearance as a meaningful close to his first major overseas fan meeting tour.
Editor’s Insight
Lee Chae-min’s journey over the last six months is a classic “star is born” narrative. Stepping in as a last-minute replacement for the lead role in The Tyrant’s Chef, he didn’t just fill a spot—he owned it. His portrayal of the gourmet tyrant King Yi Heon alongside Lim Yoona sent the drama to a massive 17.1% viewership rating, proving that he has the “historical drama gravity” usually reserved for seasoned veterans. The fact that the show topped Netflix’s global non-English charts for two consecutive weeks is exactly why his fan meeting tour saw such explosive demand across Southeast Asia.
The Tokyo finale at NHK Hall on January 31, 2026, served as the perfect “curtain call” for this chapter of his career. Reports from the event highlighted his emotional acoustic covers and the ” Tyrant’s Chef” themed games that had the 3,600-seat hall in stitches.
Now that the tour is over, the industry is buzzing about his next move. With his “size-difference chemistry” and “soulful gaze” becoming his trademarks, he is currently the #1 choice for upcoming 2026 romantic thrillers. For fans who missed the tour, the “CHAEM: Into You” photobook and behind-the-scenes content on Weverse are currently the only way to cure the post-tour blues—at least until his next lead role is officially announced.