South Korean actor Lee Joon Gi kicked off his Asia tour on Saturday with a meet-and-greet event in Seoul, South Korea - showcasing his dance and vocal skills before an enthusiastic crowd.
On Saturday, Dec. 15, Lee Joon Gi showcased a three-hour non-stop performance made up of numbers from 20 songs, including the hit English songs "As Long As You Love Me" by Backstreet Boys, "Let It Be" by The Beatles and "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars.
The 36-year-old actor and singer also performed his version of the popular children's song, "Baby Shark." Soon afterward, he grooved to BIG BANG members G-Dragon and Taeyang's "Good Boy."
In the midst of the "2018-2019 Lee Joon Gi Asia Tour 'Delight,'" Lee Joon Gi admitted he was moved by the fans' unwavering love and support. He said (via Hello Kpop): "I was moved to see the fans who stayed and supported me, and I was moved to the end with a smile."
After Seoul, South Korea, the Hallyu star will head to Yokohama, Japan on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 to personally meet and greet his fans. He will also be visiting Taipei, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, with the exact dates to be announced later.
This comes after Lee Joon Gi, who rose to fame after playing a street clown in the 2005 historical drama film "The King and the Clown," opened up about his goals as an actor in an interview with the Big Issue Korea Magazine.
"I want to portray ordinary characters just as they are, in a way that they seem like someone we might see in our daily lives, and I want to convey those emotions and that sincerity to the viewers," Lee Joon Gi said, as quoted by Soompi. "That's something I've thought since I just started out as an actor, but lately I feel that way even more."
Lee Joon Gi went ahead to say that he hopes to take on a project where he would be able to include many comedic touches. He also hopes to do more action scenes without any stunt doubles as long as his body allows.
Lee Joon Gi last appeared in tvN's legal thriller drama, "Lawless Lawyer," along with Seo Ye Ji ("Moorim School: Saga of the Brave" and "Save Me"), Lee Hye Young ("The Age of Success" and "No Blood No Tears" and Choi Min Soo ("Pride and Prejudice" and "The Liar and His Lover").
