South Korean actor and model Wi Ha Joon, recognized worldwide for his role as detective Hwang Jun-ho in the hit Netflix series “Squid Game,” has confirmed his visit to Mexico as part of his “A Wively Day” fan meeting tour.
This international tour, organized by Applewood, will allow the actor to meet face to face with his Latin American fans for the first time in at least three countries and among them he will set foot on Aztec lands.
Wi Ha Joon, who has expressed his gratitude to the international public on several occasions, has shown his enthusiasm for meeting his Spanish-speaking fans. His growing popularity outside of South Korea has been driven not only by his participation in the acclaimed survival series, but also by his work in other South Korean productions that have had great acceptance on streaming platforms.
The “A Wively Day” tour began in August 2024, with exclusive events in Asian countries. Due to the high demand and enthusiasm of his fans in other parts of the world, the tour has expanded to Latin America, where the renowned actor has amassed a solid fan base thanks to the growing popularity of K-dramas and South Korean culture in the region.
Through social media, Wi Ha Joon has expressed his excitement for this new stage of his tour, thanking the support he has received from this part of the world. “I am very excited to meet my fans from Latin America. Thank you for your support and love. See you soon!” he wrote in a recent post.
The “A Wively Day” event in Mexico City is scheduled for April 21, 2025 and will be its last stop, as it will have performances in Santiago, Chile on April 16, and Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 18.
The exact location and details about ticket sales have not been announced yet, but exact prices, sales dates, and benefits are expected to be announced soon.
Some activities that could be included in the event are:
Live conversations, where the actor will talk about his career and answer questions from the public.
Interactive dynamics, in which fans will be able to participate in games and activities with Wi Ha Joon.
Special presentations, which could include singing or a surprise performance.
Exclusive moments for VIP attendees, which could include photo sessions, autograph signings, or personalized greetings.
Organizers have recommended that fans keep an eye out for official announcements, as tickets often sell out quickly at events of this type.
Who is Wi Ha Joon?
Wi Ha Joon, whose real name is Wi Hyun-yi, was born on August 5, 1991 in South Korea and studied at Sungkyul University, majoring in theater and film. His debut in the entertainment industry came in 2012, and he has since participated in various television and film projects.
Despite having worked in multiple productions, his international recognition came with “The Squid Game” (2021), where he played detective Hwang Jun-ho, a police officer who infiltrates an underground competition in the hopes of finding his missing brother. The series, which became a worldwide phenomenon, allowed him to establish himself as a rising star within the entertainment industry.
Wi Ha-joon debuted as an actor in 2012, participating in short films and independent projects. His first big-screen role came in the film “Peace in Them,” and he later had appearances in feature films such as “Coin Locker Girl” (2015) and “Bad Guys Always Die” (2015).
On television, his first major role was in the drama “Goodbye Mr. Black” (2016), followed by a recurring appearance in “My Golden Life” (2017), where he played Ryu Jae-shin.
Wi Ha-joon’s recognition began to rise with his appearances in various romantic and suspense dramas. In 2018, he played Ha-joon in the horror film “Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum,” a found-footage production that became a box office hit in South Korea.
That same year, he was cast in the series “Something in the Rain,” a drama starring Son Ye-jin and Jung Hae-in. In this story, he played Yoon Seung-ho, a character who contributed to the development of the romantic plot.
In 2019, Wi Ha-joon landed a major role in “Romance Is a Bonus Book,” where he played Ji Seo-joon, a talented book designer with a charismatic and straightforward personality.
In 2020, he starred in the action thriller “Midnight,” where he played Do Shik, a serial killer who stalks a hearing-impaired woman. He then joined the cast of the drama “18 Again,” an adaptation of the American film 17 Again.
In 2021, he starred in the action film “Shark: The Beginning,” where he played Jung Do-hyun, a boxing champion who becomes a mentor to a young man who is bullied at school and must learn to defend himself in prison. This production received good reviews and allowed Wi Ha-joon to establish himself in action films.
In recent years, Wi Ha-joon has continued to explore different genres and characters. In 2022, he starred in the drama “The Sisters,” a South Korean adaptation of Little Women.
In 2023, he was part of the suspense series “The Monster of Old Seoul,” where he played Kwon Joon-taek, a man caught up in a mystery story set in the 1940s. In 2025, he returned in his role as detective Hwang Jun-ho for part 2 of “The Squid Game,” whose third season will premiere on June 27.
Source: infobae
