On July 26, the South Korean actor and singer Rowoon delivered a heartwarming message to his former co-star, Kim Hye-yoon, at her first meeting in Japan, titled Hye-ppiness. The event was held at Zepp Namba, Osaka.
During the fan meeting, the female artist received a video message from the actor, where he congratulated Kim Hye-yoon for spending ten years in the entertainment industry. He stated, as translated by X user @Solijaverse:
"It's already been 10 years since Hye Yoonie debuted."
Kim Hye-yoon and Rowoon previously worked together on the fantasy and romance drama Extraordinary You, released in 2019, and portrayed the characters of Eun Dan-oh and Haru, respectively.
Rowoon introduced himself as Haru in video message for Kim Hye-yoon
As Rowoon's video message was displayed on a screen at Kim Hye-yoon's fan meeting, the fans present cheered while the actress stood on the stage and watched the message. Subsequently, Rowoon introduced himself as Haru, the character he played in Extraordinary You, and stated that Kim Hye-yoon must be surprised.
Rowoon expressed his elation about Kim Hye-yoon holding her second fan meeting and how she has grown over the years. He stated, as translated by X user @Soljaeverse:
"Annyeong Dan Oh. I'm Haru. You were surprised, right? Nice to meet the fans who love our Hye Yoonie. It's already been over 10 years since Hye Yoonie debuted. I heard she's holding her 2nd fan meet. As a colleague whom she has truly grown together with I'm really really glad & happy & I think my heart is full."
The actor mentioned how Kim Hye-yoon was blessed to spend time with her fans and create unforgettable memories. He also talked about how much of hard work she invested into the fan meeting and stated,
"Thinking of how hard Hye Yoonie worked and prepared for her fan meet is cute, and while imagining her enjoying & working hard with the fans at the fan meet while having a happy (fun) time. I wonder how happy the fans are and how Hye Yoonie will be comforted by the lover of her fans. Imagining that, Hye Yoon-ah, you really are blessed." [as translated by X user @Soljaeverse]
Rowoon further teased Kim Hye-yoon by asking whether 'Dan-oh' was living her life well. He also stated that Haru was spending his days well and expressed his satisfaction about being blessed by the fans' love and comfort. He encouraged the actress about her upcoming fan meetings in other Asian countries and requested fans to send an abundant amount of love.
The actor stated that he was unable to come personally and thus he sent a video message to Kim Hye-yoon. He concluded his video by saying that Kim Hye-yoon was a friend who deserved love and requested her not to be nervous and cheer up.
Kim Hye-yoon was recently featured in the time-travel and romance drama Lovely Runner, while the actor starred in the historical series The Matchmakers.