Local fans in tears… Ecuador joins Peru in 'Shin Hyeon-jun fever'

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Actor Shin Hyeon-jun demonstrated his formidable influence by receiving a warm welcome in Ecuador, following his visit to Peru.

According to his agency, HJ Film, on the 20th, Shin Hyeon-jun met with more than 3,000 local fans at the Asian Culture Festival 'Budokan Guayaquil 2026,' held on the 18th (local time) at the Palacio de Cristal in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Shin Hyeon-jun, who was loved for his role as Han Tae-hwa in the SBS drama "Stairway to Heaven," which aired in 2003. He was greeted by fans from the moment he arrived at the airport. In interviews with local broadcasters and media outlets, he discussed why the work has been beloved in South America for a long time and the popularity of Korean dramas.

Fans ranging from their teens to their sixties gathered at the venue. Shin Hyeon-jun communicated with fans through an autograph session and fan meeting, sharing anecdotes from filming days and memories associated with Han Tae-hwa. Some fans were seen in tears over the long-awaited encounter.

Shin Hyeon-jun stated, "I am truly grateful that you remember 'Stairway to Heaven' and Han Tae-hwa and came to meet me even after so much time has passed." He added, "Being able to share feelings through our work, even in a place far from Korea, is something truly special and gratifying as an actor."

Having spent meaningful time with fans in Ecuador following Peru, Shin Hyeon-jun will continue his encounters with South American fans in Argentina in November.

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