Lee Min Ho's Asia tour faces difficulty selling tickets, draws comparison to Kim Soo Hyun's sold out fan meeting

Once known as a force to be reckoned with in Korean cinema, Lee Min Ho's career has been put in jeopardy by the poor ratings of his recent outing, When the Stars Gossip. Also starring Gong Hyo Jin, the space romance drama has been dubbed the worst K-drama of the actor ever by his own fans. Amid the backlash against the tvN series, which completed its 16-episode run on February 23, it has now been reported that the actor's fan meeting is also struggling, with many tickets remaining unsold.

Lee Min Ho faces difficulty selling tickets for the upcoming fan meeting

Lee Min Ho is set to hold his fan meeting on March 8, 2025, at Seoul's Olympic Hall, with ticket bookings opening two weeks ago. However, contrary to the usual rapid sell-out for A-listers, only 55% of the 2,500 available tickets have been sold, totaling around 1,375 tickets. With just two weeks left and following the underwhelming conclusion of his latest drama, a sold-out show seems unlikely unless his team considers reducing ticket prices.

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Lee Min Ho's Minhoverse draws comparison to Kim Soo Hyun's sold-out Eyes on You

The lackluster sales for Lee Min-ho's upcoming fan meeting have drawn comparisons to his peers' successes. While Lee Min Ho faces difficulty filling 2500 seats, Kim Soo Hyun, fresh from the hit 2024 drama Queen of Tears, sold out all 4,500 seats for his fan meeting Eyes on You last year.

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Meanwhile, Lee Jong Suk, despite a hiatus, sold 2,000 tickets. Moreover, Lovely Runner star Byeon Woo Seok witnessed overwhelming demand for his 2024 fan meeting Summer Letter, with his fan site crashing due to the surge in ticket sales.

The lukewarm response to Korea's biggest star's personal event has sparked concern among many fans, especially since this marks the beginning of his Minhoverse Asia tour. However, it's noteworthy that the Boys Over Flowers fame enjoys a massive global following, so a sold-out show would not be a surprise in other countries despite the disappointing sales in Korea.

Why is Lee Min Ho's When the Stars Gossip facing backlash?

Lee Min Ho is facing a double whammy, with not only his fan meeting struggling, but also his recent K-drama When the Stars Gossip receiving widespread criticism. The show was panned for its illogical plot twists and absurd scenes, and a disappointing ending further had fans fuming. Throughout its run, the drama consistently maintained low ratings, with many episodes not even reaching 2 percent ratings despite enjoying the weekend drama status.

What's next for Lee Min Ho?

Lee Min Ho will look forward to putting this setback behind him as he has another massive project lined up for release this summer, the film adaptation of the popular web novel Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Soo Bin, and Jisoo.

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