From: english.tour2korea.com
"Choi Ji-woo Asian Fan Meeting 2004" sponsored by Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) and iHQ took place on November 26 and 27. This event involved some 1,200 fans from Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Singapore at Yongpyong Resort, the main filming location of Gyeoul Yeonga (Winter Sonata).
On the first day of the event, a Korean traditional quartet performance was held followed by a greeting speech delivered by the KNTO Vice-President of Overseas Marketing, Ji Il -hyun. Events hosted by Choi Ji-woo included a magic show, talk show and even Winter Sonata muffler-knotting tips. Fans were were enthralled with all of the events. Later, events such as a singing contest were arranged where Choi Ji-woo joined together with the fans. The event lasted 4 hours, simultaneously interpreted in both Japanese and Chinese. Fans asked questions to hear answers they were anxious to know from the star who even revealed surprise gifts that she received from her fans. Also, Choi Ji-woo gave out her personal possessions to lucky lottery winners.
On the 27th, the star and her fans had a short encounter on an outdoor stage of a ski-slope. In spite of the chilly weather, Ji-woo's fans shook hands with her to bid farewell. The "Choi Ji-woo Asian Fan Meeting 2004" program successfully concluded with a gondola ride. Fans were deeply impressed by the entire event.
Interview: A Family's love for Choi Ji-woo
(Left) Nozomi Miyata, 30, Chiba/ (Middle) Kinmochi Miyata, 41, Tokyo/(Right) Akiko Miyata, 71, Osaka, Japan.)
T2K:At what point did you become a Choi Ji Woo fan?
Kinmochi (son): Mother became a Winter Sonata fan first, and she persuaded us to watch it.
Akiko (mother): Winter Sonata has been televised three times in Japan so far and I have never missed an episode. Since then, when there was a TV program about Winter Sonata, we sent each other text messages by mobile phone because we all live in different regions.
T2K:What was your impression after seeing Choi Ji-woo in person today?
Kinmochi：She is so pretty!
Akiko：I think she has a charm that Japanese actresses don't have.
Nozomi (daughter): Her every gesture and facial expression was so cute. She looked pretty even when she was worried of not being able to do the magic tricks.
T2K：Why did you come to this event?
Kinmochi：Since our family, especially our mother, wanted to come, my sister and I saved up the money to not only to visit Korea, but also to attend this event. By the way, does this Winter Sonata muffler look good on me?
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"Choi Ji-woo Asian Fan Meeting 2004" sponsored by Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) and iHQ took place on November 26 and 27. This event involved some 1,200 fans from Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Singapore at Yongpyong Resort, the main filming location of Gyeoul Yeonga (Winter Sonata).
On the first day of the event, a Korean traditional quartet performance was held followed by a greeting speech delivered by the KNTO Vice-President of Overseas Marketing, Ji Il -hyun. Events hosted by Choi Ji-woo included a magic show, talk show and even Winter Sonata muffler-knotting tips. Fans were were enthralled with all of the events. Later, events such as a singing contest were arranged where Choi Ji-woo joined together with the fans. The event lasted 4 hours, simultaneously interpreted in both Japanese and Chinese. Fans asked questions to hear answers they were anxious to know from the star who even revealed surprise gifts that she received from her fans. Also, Choi Ji-woo gave out her personal possessions to lucky lottery winners.
On the 27th, the star and her fans had a short encounter on an outdoor stage of a ski-slope. In spite of the chilly weather, Ji-woo's fans shook hands with her to bid farewell. The "Choi Ji-woo Asian Fan Meeting 2004" program successfully concluded with a gondola ride. Fans were deeply impressed by the entire event.
Interview: A Family's love for Choi Ji-woo
(Left) Nozomi Miyata, 30, Chiba/ (Middle) Kinmochi Miyata, 41, Tokyo/(Right) Akiko Miyata, 71, Osaka, Japan.)
T2K:At what point did you become a Choi Ji Woo fan?
Kinmochi (son): Mother became a Winter Sonata fan first, and she persuaded us to watch it.
Akiko (mother): Winter Sonata has been televised three times in Japan so far and I have never missed an episode. Since then, when there was a TV program about Winter Sonata, we sent each other text messages by mobile phone because we all live in different regions.
T2K:What was your impression after seeing Choi Ji-woo in person today?
Kinmochi：She is so pretty!
Akiko：I think she has a charm that Japanese actresses don't have.
Nozomi (daughter): Her every gesture and facial expression was so cute. She looked pretty even when she was worried of not being able to do the magic tricks.
T2K：Why did you come to this event?
Kinmochi：Since our family, especially our mother, wanted to come, my sister and I saved up the money to not only to visit Korea, but also to attend this event. By the way, does this Winter Sonata muffler look good on me?
http://english.tour2korea.com/02Culture/Entertainment/news_read.asp?strPage=1&oid=1663&konum=subm1_1&kosm=m2_7