He started his career on the runway before appearing on the television series and expanding his wings to silver screen. However, this lanky lad rose to fame but for his 'betraying character' until he was named the 'framing master 'in the widely popular variety show, Running Man. After a successful first overseas fan meeting in Singapore last summer, he made a stopover in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday for his 'Lee Kwang Soo: Fan Meeting in Malaysia 2014' which coincide with Visit Malaysia Year 2014.

With an attendance of almost 3000 enthusiastic fans, the man of the hour, the handsomely dressed Lee Kwangsoo in dark blue outfit appeared at the centre stage and starting of his own 'showcase' serenading the fans with Hug by TVXQ. As if the crowds cheered were not enough as he made his appearance on the stage; when he was on the microphone singing Hug, the cheering levels definitely shoot up to the maximum since this was the first time the fans witnessed him singing. Soon after, he greeted the fans, Hello Malaysia. The 'singer' Kwangsoo also serenades the audience with Because of Love by Yoo Jae Ha, and while singing, he beautifully showcasing his 'never seen before' talents playing the keyboard and organ.

Differed from his character on TV, Lee Kwangsoo definitely knows how to treat his fans like gems and crystals. This fan meeting amazingly filled with interactive games specially prepared by him in order to get closer to his fans. During the first game session, Follow the Lee Kwangsoo Way, he invited 4 lucky fans on the stage and they were required to imitate his actions i.e 'tough', 'fashionista', 'romantic' and 'aegyo'.  It looks like Lee Kwangsoo wanted to bring the fans to an acting 'casting' or 'audition' during this game. For acting 'tough', he requested the fan to imitate a soldier fully equipped with a gun (toy gun of course) while 'fashionista', the fan were asked to walk in a runway; well, this was the best time for them to imagine themselves at Paris Fashion Week ain't it? Up next was 'romantic' acting. During this session, the audience burst into laughter because the fan who was imitating him was clueless of the kind of romantic acting he was portraying.  He was supposedly acted as a romantic guy trying to feed the girlfriend, but he ended up feeding himself.  However, he ended up his acting beautifully with 'proposing act' while bending on his knee and presenting the lucky girl with a rose. You might saw him being wild and bold on Running Man but today, Lee Kwangsoo was definitely a shy guy especially when the fan imitated his 'aegyo', his cheek turned rosy pink and he acted all shy towards the whole 'aegyo' theme.

Going on to the next excitement game, he invited more fans on stage and during this game, he choose 4 different poses and while the fans need to remember it, they were asked to look on the other direction and on the count of 1,2,3, they must pose exactly as Kwangsoo's.  A lucky young fanboy became the ultimate winner and brought home an autographed LINE fan, a bouquet of roses and of course a big hug from Kwangsoo. 

Next was the trivia game and all the audiences on the floor could participate. It's a TRUE or FALSE game which tested the fans knowledge about Lee Kwangsoo whereby the questions include his height, weight, shoe size, his favourite food & drinks etc. The winners walked home with an autographed shirt which he signed on the spot at the back of each winner. The smile on his face explained everything; his happiness and grateful feeling towards the fans who knew a lot about him.

On this first visit to Malaysia, he felt very grateful and touched with the warm welcomed that he received since the moment he stepped his foot on the Kuala Lumpur soil. When he was asked what he likes the most being part of Running Man, he answered that the show not only gave him fame but also the new family (the members) and they were meant a lot to him. He also promised the fans that he will tell the other Running Man casts about Malaysian fans and his amazing experience here. He was also asked about his ideal girl. To all the girls out there who were slightly shorter than Kwangsoo but possessed a warm smile, do contact this Mr Lee.  When asked about his 'Asia Prince' image by his fans, first of all he truly thanked for being given this title and he promised the fans that he will lifted up to this name and will show a more amazing character and funny side of him (because he admitted that he was a shy guy) and will work harder in the future.  From a shy guy to a 'gag'man, from a master of betrayer to Asia Prince, he has everything that a guy could dream of. So...what kind of role he wanted to have next? Spontaneously he answered, a PLAYBOY!

He ended the fan meeting with another song, I Believe by Shin Seung Hun and last but not least, as a token of appreciation, the Malaysian fans gave the most memorable gift that Mr Asia Prince could ever receive; a fan made short clips of Kwangsoo and while the clips were played, Kwangsoo can't hide his tears as he was so touched by the fans efforts. Kwangsoo himself gave a high-five session and autograph poster to all the premium ticket holders.  What else can we say about Lee Kwangsoo,... he is truly an aweosme entertainer!

Lee Kwangsoo Fan Meeting in Malaysia 2014 was part of Malaysia Major events and specially brought by Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and organized by JS Concert. Thank you to JS Concert for giving the media coverage to Kpopstarz team.

Writer: Amalina A | Photo Credit: JS Concert | Notes: Nik Tim