On November 23, 2025, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty star LEE CHAE MIN visited the Philippines for his first-ever 2025 LEE CHAE MIN FANMEETING TOUR 'Chaem-into you' in MANILA at the New Frontier Theater, presented by PULP Live World, VARO Entertainment, Pinnalive, and Merry Go Round.
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LEE CHAE MIN continues to rise as one of the most promising young actors on the scene for his charm and versatility. While you may have also seen him in High Class, Love All Play, Alchemy of Souls, Crash Course in Romance, See You in My 19th Life, Hierarchy, and Crushology 101, he made a mark as the king in the hit Korean drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.
The dimmed lights eventually brightened as LEE CHAE MIN appeared on stage in a white ensemble while playing a piano version of the OST “Stay With Me” from Bon Appétit, Your Majesty. He waved and greeted the fans, expressing his appreciation for Filipino fans as he received overwhelming love and support from the crowd: “With your cheers, there’s nothing I can’t do.”
Getting to know LEE CHAE MIN
During the fan meeting, fans were given the chance to know more about the actor through the IN TMI CHAE MIN segment with host Kring Kim.
He shared that he was born on September 15, 2000, and is currently 25 years old, with a blood type of AB and an MBTI of ISFP. Although his height is evidently tall, he revealed it to be exactly 190.2 cm. His hobbies include playing the piano, basketball, and swimming. He shared that his favorite animal is a puppy and that he owns two dogs.
Known for his fashion sense, LEE CHAE MIN revealed that most of his wardrobe is dominated by white and black pieces. “More than really fancy colors, I like white, black, or blue,” he explained, showing his preference for simple and monochromatic colors.
The actor also opened up about his daily routine, which includes showering immediately, brushing his teeth, and taking care of his hair. Additionally, he maintains a strict fitness routine with 30 minutes of ab workouts six days a week, paired with a disciplined diet. “Honestly, I never not have abs,” he claimed.
LEE CHAE MIN also shared his love for ballads. “I really love ballad songs, so I listen to a lot of them,” he said. While filming Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, he often listened to the show’s OSTs to get into character.
Photo: PULP Live World and Varo Entertainment
The actor’s first impression of Manila was, “It’s hot!” Coming from winter in Seoul, he immediately felt the heat but quickly warmed up to the people. He also commented that Filipinos have the best smiles, especially upon seeing his fans smiling at him.
Before the segment ended, LEE CHAE MIN took on the role of a professor wearing glasses, which had fans cheering loudly. His act left everyone excited and hopeful to see him take on a similar role in the future.
And for an extra TMI? For breakfast that morning before the show, he tried pancakes, eggs, fruits, and pineapple.
Hosting with LEE CHAE MIN
LEE CHAE MIN isn’t just a versatile actor; he has also hosted the KBS music program Music Bank for a year and seven months alongside LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae. At his 2025 LEE CHAE MIN FANMEETING TOUR 'Chaem-into you' in MANILA, he also had the chance to host his own segment, Chaemin Bank, where he spoke in Tagalog.
He introduced himself to the crowd, saying, “Ako po si Minnie Minnie Chaemin, Bank Manager.” He then added, “I-check na’tin ang line-up para sa araw na ito sa Chaemin Bank.” Fans cheered loudly as he continued, asking, “Nagkaon ka na lab?”
LEE CHAE MIN also danced to several challenges and did aegyo for the fans. The anticipation and excitement filled the venue as he granted all the fans' requests.
Indeed, it was a memorable night for all the CHAEMF. He told the fans, “I’m also looking forward to meeting you for a long time, so I wanted to do everything you wanted me to do today.”
Heartfelt moments with fans
In between sets, a VCR clip of LEE CHAE MIN’s vlog was shown on screen to his fans, showing his visit to a Tonkatsu Hotpot restaurant with his staff, as they had been wanting to try the place.
As the VCR ended, it was to everyone’s surprise that the actor suddenly appeared in the crowd, dressed in a denim co-ord paired with a white top, and serenaded the audience. Fans were lucky enough to see him up close, and one even gave him a mini electric fan.
The fun continued with the CHAEMISSION Challenge, where he had to express the game through facial expressions while the audience guessed the answers. The first challenge was acting out a food menu with his body, and the correct answer was the famous leche flan dessert.
The next category was acting, where fans had to guess the food he ate during the scene, which turned out to be black chicken ginseng soup. He admitted, “I really like the savory [food.]”
In the 60-second time limit game, he had to choose someone from the audience. Since he was wearing denim, he wanted to pick a fan wearing a similar outfit, and he ended up selecting the fan who correctly guessed the leche flan. Together, they played a vibrant game of charades.
During the “Tell Me Your Wish” segment, fans fell even more in love with LEE CHAE MIN as he granted all their wishes. It was truly a king moment as he made sure every fan felt his love. He posed for selcas with a birthday girl, forming hearts together and even singing her a happy birthday. Another fan wanted a hug, and he made the audience scream with joy when he asked, “Front hug or back hug?”
The excitement went on as LEE CHAE MIN reenacted a famous scene from the popular 2014 Filipino film Starting Over Again, directed by Olivia M. Lamasan and starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga, choosing a fan from the crowd to act alongside him in a heartfluttering scene that had the New Frontier Theater shaking from kilig.
Message to Filipino Fans
As the fan meeting drew to a close, fans surprised him with a touching video filled with heartfelt greetings and messages.
He made sure to give back the thanks to the fans who made his first fanmeeting in the Philippines unforgettable. “Thank you, and I really love all of you. You are my motivation and strength, and you promise to be with me. I will also try my best not to disappoint you. I promise to show you a better self. Really, I want to thank all of you, and I’ll see you again in the future, right? I’m not really sure if saying 'I love you' is enough, but I just really love you this much. Thank you!”
The fan meeting concluded as he sang a performance of “I Find You,” an original soundtrack from the Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.
“The time I spent with my Manila CHAEMF is one of the best days I’ve spent in my life; I will try my best to become the best actor with all your love and support. Thank you so much, and I love you all.” LEE CHAE MIN expressed his gratitude, “The lyrics of the song say, no matter the time and space, I’ll make an effort to find you. Next time we meet together, I hope you’re still gonna be here. Promise? Salamat po!”