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Gong Yoo Asia fan meeting tour and drama promotion

Overview

South Korean actor Gong Yoo launched his ‘2026 Gong Yoo Asia Fan Meeting Tour: The Long Take’ with appearances in Jakarta and Bangkok.

In Jakarta, Gong Yoo expressed deep emotion regarding his ability to meet Indonesian fans closely for the first time. However, the tour subsequently faced criticism following an incident in Thailand. Social media footage showed the actor fulfilling a fan's request to mimic a dog's behavior by crawling and sticking out his tongue. This led to backlash from netizens who condemned the interaction as “disrespectful and dehumanizing,” arguing that ticket purchases do not grant fans the right to mistreat celebrities.

During his October 17 event at Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Gong Yoo also discussed his upcoming 22-episode Netflix drama, ‘Show Business’ (also referred to as ‘Tantara’). Set in the South Korean entertainment industry between the 1960s and 1980s, the series features Song Hye Kyo and marks a reunion with director Lee Yoon-jung. Gong Yoo indicated that he plans to continue his promotional tour for the series in locations including Macau, the Philippines, and South Korea.

Entities

Gong Yoo · Jakarta · Istora Senayan · Song Hye Kyo · One Bangkok Forum

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Gong Yoo holds Jakarta fan meeting and previews new drama

    Actor Gong Yoo held a fan meeting in Jakarta and shared details about his upcoming Netflix drama ‘Show Business’, starring Song Hye Kyo and directed by Lee Yoon-jung.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gong Yoo holds Asia fan meeting tour in Jakarta and Bangkok

    Actor Gong Yoo held fan meetings in Jakarta and Bangkok, expressing gratitude to Indonesian fans while facing online criticism over a controversial fan request in Thailand.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gong Yoo announces first Indonesia fanmeeting in Jakarta

    South Korean actor Gong Yoo will hold his first Indonesian fanmeeting at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on October 17, 2026, as part of his Asia tour.

Sources

disway.id · m.jpnn.com · medcom.id · musik.kapanlagi.com · republika.co.id · showbiz.liputan6.com

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