South Korean actress Han So Hee was moved to tears by the outpouring of love from her Filipino fans, affectionately called Sosamo.
Presented by L Squared Productions, So Hee's first Manila fan meeting, Xohee Loved Ones, You Are My Sparkling Treasure, was held on September 13, 2025, at The Cove Manila in Okada, Parañaque City.
Fans surprised So Hee with a heartfelt video montage of photos and messages—two of which were "You are not alone" and "Thank you for holding on and never giving up"— which got her teary-eyed.
With the help of a translator, she said, "Thank you so much for saying that I'm not alone..."
In return, So Hee promised: "There are so many things that I had to overcome, so, of the struggles and hard times as well, the fans were there to really fill me up when I'm lonely, and they're with me.
"So, moving forward, I'll be the one to protect you and be there for you my fans."
HAN SO HEE'S GIFT TO FANS
So Hee's fan meet was a full experience, with the fans enjoying the premium treatment from The Cove.
Upon taking the stage, So Hee expressed how glad she was to have finally held her first fan meet in the country.
She said, through her translator: "First and foremost, I'm very honored and blessed for this to come to life. And secondly, of course, to see the fans here face-to-face, I'm very very happy."
Despite arriving from a long-haul flight after attending the Toronto International Film Festival for her film Project Y, she was full of energy.
"I think it was just yesterday when I was in Toronto, Canada, for a movie festival. And, of course, I went straight to the Philippines to meet my fans face to face."
Explaining the event's title, Xohee Loved Ones, You Are My Sparkling Treasure, So Hee described it as a tribute to the fans who have given her unconditional love.
In her words: "It's like a return gift to my fans who give me unconditional and endless love to me.
"For me, fans are really treasures in my life so I came up with this title."
WHAT HAPPENED AT THE FAN MEET
After a brief introductory chat, she launched the “Xohee’s Awards” game, an interactive quiz where fans guessed her preferences.
She named favorite characters from past roles, calling Lee Eun-soo from Soundtrack #1 her ideal travel companion for that character’s optimistic vibe, while steering clear of the “dangerous” Chae-ok from Gyeongseong Creature.
When asked about Filipino food, So Hee said she hadn’t had the chance to try any yet, having just arrived that day, but expressed excitement to sample bulalo, noting that it reminded her of a Korean dish.
She told the fans: "I only arrived this morning so I couldn't go to any restaurants so I haven't tried any Filipino food yet.
"There's a Korean cuisine that has a similar taste as well. It's called Gomtang. Here in the Philippines, it's Bulalo.
"I really really love Gomtang in Korea. I think it has a similar taste and similar cuisine as well. That's why I chose Bulalo."
Another highlight was a fan art showcase.
Filipino fans presented a collection of artworks featuring her roles and candid moments, and So Hee recreated poses from pieces she selected herself.
So Hee then asked everyone to stand for a quiz game, where fans guessed her preferences by choosing between two options.
The first half of the fan meet closed with a short film, which So Hee described as her "perspective seeing the fans as Han So Hee."
After the screening, she returned to the stage and, stepping out of her comfort zone, performed covers of JENNIE’s "Seoul City" and aespa’s "Whiplash."
Though she joked she wasn’t a strong performer, the crowd disagreed, giving her dance numbers with thunderous cheers.
So Hee gave her all in the “Drawing Game with Xohee” segment, joined by nine lucky fans split into three groups.
Participants sketched simultaneously while others guessed the drawings.
After the game she read messages fans had written before entering the venue for the "So Hee's Must-Do List" segment.
When one fan asked for a selfie, So Hee surprised everyone by stepping offstage to share a personal hug and pose, prompting cheers and a chorus of “sana all.”
Toward the end of the event, So Hee revealed her upcoming projects, including the Korean remake of The Intern, in which she will take on Anne Hathaway’s CEO role.
The night closed on a warm note with her promise of future meet-ups.
She said, “We’re going to meet again, right? Until then, stay healthy and always be happy.”
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