The structure of the second fan meeting was not much different from the first.
The first and second segments consisted of talk shows and Q&A sessions with invited guests, followed by a closing stage where Prequel’s new song would be unveiled.
However, unlike last time, there was one thing that needed to change: the guest lineup.
Inviting the same guests again would inevitably lead to boredom. After all, there was only so much they could talk about before conversations started repeating themselves.
Thus, Kang Sojeong, Han Yun-seong, Seon Min-gi, and Lee Seok-hyun were boldly excluded from the guest list for this fan meeting.
Fortunately, all four reacted as though they had expected it.
They said they were already satisfied just having attended the first fan meeting as guests.
Why do I have to worry about other people’s feelings at my own fan meeting?
Taeha briefly entertained the thought, but quickly decided that peace was preferable to conflict.
In any case, he was relieved no one felt left out.
After settling the guest issue, he began considering who to invite for the first segment.
Actors would be best. People I’ve actually worked with.
Three names immediately came to mind.
Shin So-hee. Han Seul-gi. Song Ji-eun.
He briefly considered inviting writers or directors he had worked closely with, but soon shook his head.
Unlike actors, who were accustomed to standing in front of audiences, writers and directors would probably feel burdened by hosting talk shows and Q&A sessions in front of ten thousand people.
And from Taecho’s perspective, famous celebrities who had worked alongside Taeha were probably the preferred choice anyway.
Shin So-hee, Han Seul-gi, and Song Ji-eun were the biggest names available after the guests from the first fan meeting.
I’ll split the three actresses into two groups and invite them separately for Parts 1 and 2. It’ll be less overwhelming than last time.
Managing Han Yun-seong, Seon Min-gi, and Lee Seok-hyun all at once during the first fan meeting had been exhausting.
This time, Taeha decided to divide the guests into smaller groups.
Without delay, he called the three actresses.
Of course, he kept the possibility of rejection in mind. All three of them were incredibly busy.
Even if someone declines, it’s fine. But if at least two out of three agree, that’d be perfect.
Honestly, even one rejection seemed manageable.
The conversations might be slightly limited, but at least things would feel more relaxed.
Yet unexpectedly—
None of them refused.
“I’ll do it, Taeha. I’ve been waiting for this.”
“…I wasn’t even expecting it. I’m honestly touched. I’ll definitely attend—for you, Taeha.”
Song Ji-eun’s reaction was particularly enthusiastic.
“It’s such an honor for me! Ah… to attend Taeha’s fan meeting like this… I’ve truly become a succe— Ah!”
“Yes?”
“O-Oh, nothing! I mean, I’m just really happy to attend this legendary fan meeting!”
Since Taeha had no knowledge of Taecho fandom culture, he had no idea she had nearly blurted out seongdeok—the Korean term for a successful fan.
Instead, he simply thought:
She seems even happier than I expected. I’m grateful for that.
With all three actresses successfully recruited, Taeha paused for a moment before thinking of one more person.
I should invite her too.
***
The final person Taeha thought of was none other than Han Woo-ri.
Having starred alongside Taeha , Han Woo-ri had steadily grown into a dependable lead actress.
Though she belonged to the same agency, AH Entertainment, that wasn’t the main reason Taeha considered inviting her.
More importantly, Han Woo-ri had known him for years.
They had already worked together on two projects, meaning there was no shortage of stories to share.
Most importantly—
Inviting three actresses—two in Part 1 and one alone in Part 2—feels awkward.
Taeha knew that if Kang Sojeong hadn’t been family, Han Yun-seong, Seon Min-gi, and Lee Seok-hyun might have secretly felt excluded, even if they outwardly understood.
But sending just one actress alone for Part 2…
That would definitely stir unnecessary rumors.
So he immediately called Han Woo-ri.
She was the perfect guest to pair with Shin So-hee for Part 1, especially since the two had played the female lead and second male lead.
With the guest invitations safely completed, Taeha now waited backstage for the fan meeting to begin.
Meanwhile—
Taecho was in complete shock.
The host of this year’s fan meeting was someone nobody had expected.
To everyone’s surprise, it was none other than Infiltration Man’s Lee Man-nyeon, famous for asking brutally honest and refreshingly blunt questions.
Appearing to lively background music with a microphone in hand, Lee Man-nyeon stepped onto the stage.
“Hello, everyone. I’m Lee Man-nyeon from Infiltration Man, and today I’ll be hosting the fan meeting of the globally beloved superstar, Kang Taeha.”
The moment his signature low voice echoed through the venue, the entire Taecho audience erupted into cheers.
Smiling awkwardly at the overwhelming reaction, Lee Man-nyeon continued.
“Before we officially begin, there are a few things you probably aren’t curious about.”
He pointed toward the large box placed at every seat.
“First—see those giant boxes? Those are gifts Taeha personally prepared for all of you.”
Naturally, Taeha had once again prepared merchandise for Taecho.
In fact, the quantity and variety had multiplied several times over compared to the first fan meeting.
“There are photo cards, keyrings, mirrors, bookmarks—basically everything,” Lee Man-nyeon explained. “Honestly, if I were making this stuff, I’d sell every single item. Looking at this, I can tell a world star’s generosity really is different. Truly world-class generosity.”
But that wasn’t the end.
“What’s even crazier is this—among the merch is a handwritten letter personally written by Taeha.”
The audience gasped.
“And every single letter has different content.”
This had been a surprise event at the first fan meeting.
But no one expected Taeha to repeat it.
After all, writing ten thousand handwritten letters was physically absurd.
Yet somehow, Taeha had done it again.
Naturally, Taecho couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.
“I asked Taeha about it,” Lee Man-nyeon continued, “and apparently he’s already worried about the third fan meeting. I heard he developed carpal tunnel syndrome after writing letters again this time, so I carefully suggested that maybe… he should start preparing for the next one today.”
The joke sent all ten thousand fans gathered at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 into roaring laughter.
“Anyway, that’s the first thing I wanted to tell you before we officially begin—something you definitely weren’t curious about.”
He paused dramatically.
“Now for the second thing. How exactly did I become the host for this fan meeting?”
He tilted his head.
“You’re not curious, right?”
“YESSS!”
The reply from ten thousand fans shook the venue.
Lee Man-nyeon pretended to think for a moment.
“If this were my personal stream, I’d tell you whether you cared or not…”
He shrugged.
“But I’ll hold back for now. No point wasting time.”
Then he raised his voice.
“Let’s bring him out already! Your global superstar! The true world star—Kang Taeha!”
Originally, Taeha had planned to invite An Ji-yeon back as MC.
Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts prevented it.
She had recently joined a new variety show and was overseas filming.
Forced to look elsewhere, Taeha eventually thought of Lee Man-nyeon.
They had formed a connection through previous work together.
Normally, Lee Man-nyeon didn’t host events professionally.
Still, Taeha had a strange feeling that putting him in charge would create something unexpectedly entertaining.
Honestly, he hadn’t expected much.
Lee Man-nyeon was busy, and since he wasn’t a professional MC, rejection seemed likely.
Yet—
[Sure. I’ll give it a shot.]
The answer came surprisingly quickly.
Later, Taeha learned the real reason.
[I had fun filming with you before. Honestly, I was shocked someone like you even existed. I wanted another chance to work together—and then you contacted me first. So next time you’ve got a project, make sure you come back on Infiltration Man.]
Taeha readily agreed.
And that was how Lee Man-nyeon ended up hosting the second fan meeting.
Of course, Taecho wasn’t particularly interested in that story.
The proof?
The moment Taeha appeared on stage singing the opening song , the entire venue exploded with deafening cheers.
***
Taeha continued performing one song after another.
Soon, the members of Prequel joined him on stage to support the performance.
This wasn’t prerecorded backing audio.
A live band was playing onstage.
The production quality rivaled a full-scale concert.
The fans had no choice but to go wild.
Honestly, this alone justified the ticket price of just 50,000 won.
For comparison, online livestream tickets cost only 5,000 won.
AH Entertainment had originally wanted to charge more, especially considering the cost of renting livestream equipment.
But Taeha had opposed the idea.
Since online viewers wouldn’t receive merchandise, he believed the lower price was only fair.
Above all—
Just like the first fan meeting, Taeha had no intention of making money from the second.
His goal was simple:
To repay the love his fans had shown him using the success they had helped him achieve.
AH Entertainment respected that intention and eventually agreed.
After successfully wrapping up the opening stage, Taeha exchanged some light banter with Lee Man-nyeon before introducing the guests for Part 1.
As announced beforehand, Shin So-hee and Han Woo-ri entered the stage.
Thankfully, Taecho welcomed them enthusiastically.
It was the perfect opportunity to share behind-the-scenes stories that hadn’t been revealed during the previous fan meeting.
And as expected—
The talk show and Q&A unfolded exactly as fans had hoped.
“Honestly,” Shin So-hee began, “there’s something I was a little disappointed about.”
“Oh?” Han Woo-ri immediately leaned in.
“You too, So-hee? I’ve got something I was disappointed about with Taeha as well.”
I think this is a repeat of the previous chapter 🙂
thanks for spotting the mistake, i have fixed it. Happy reading 🙂