On February 17, Georgia K-Pop fans were greeted by a surprise announcement where they would have an opportunity to partake in a meet & greet event with their favorite barista -- Beomhan -- during his six-city "FROM ME TO YOU" USA Private Tour. The tour would start in Maryland on March 2, continue to Atlanta, Seattle, Virginia Beach, North Carolina, and a sold out event in Chicago!
The Chinese-American singer, rapper, and dancer is no stranger to Atlanta or the K-Pop scene. On January 31, 2020, Beomhan was revealed as a member of the pre-debut group M.O.N.T. Arena under Fly Music (FM) Entertainment. With M.O.N.T. member Roda by his side, Beomhan released his first pre-debut project single, "Sun's Up," shortly followed by "Ashes" on August 20. He and Jay began appearing in several different K-Pop events and festivals across the U.S., serving fans as boba baristas before participating in FM Entertainment's 2022 New Year Kick-Off with Roda -- including more barista events, concerts, and a gallery showcase. In late 2023, the artist and company split ways from each other.
During Beomhan's time with FM Entertainment, he was able to meet fans and build a loyal fanbase that continues to show love and support for him as he made his official debut on January 31, 2024, as a K-Indie artist -- with the release of his single, "Me, Myself, and I." This track highlights Beomhan's directness, and raw vocals. It serves as an anthem of personal discovery as it takes you through Beomhan's personal journey, exploring roots and passions that get temporarily forgotten during a toxic relationship. "Me, Myself, and I" is like an inner echo for listeners as it encourages them to embrace their independence and to take time to recognize that they do not need others to determine their self-worth. This track also serves as an introduction to Beomhan's Monday SNS lives, "Mental Health Mondays," -- where he takes time to talk about his personal experiences, gives suggestions based on his coping techniques, and provides his fans with a safe space without judgment.
As K-Pop Mini Con opened the doors for their first convention in Atlanta, VIP-tiered fans were eager to jump in line for a chance to interact with Beomhan. Whether strolling through the aisles of vendors or patiently waiting in line, fans began to share stories of when they first met Beomhan -- along with their favorite memories of the artist. Soon after, Beomhan announced that the Meet & Greet would begin in just a few minutes. As the artist took his place at the table, fans began to make their way up one at a time to share their words of encouragement to the artist, favorite memories of past events, and SNS lives. Fans' hearts were warmed as they began to see the artist become more relaxed as time passed, watched him smile from ear to ear, heard his joyous laugh, and even share his own memories of his interaction with fans. Beomhan would joke around with fans he had interacted with from previous events and lives. There was even a brief moment when the artist would get emotional from all the encouraging words he received.
As the meet & greet was coming to an end, it was time for one final moment for fans to present Beomhan with words of encouragement before posing for a photo -- where Beomhan would pose by picking up fans (wedding style), giving or receiving a piggyback ride, or just your typical peace signs and smiles. Once the photo opportunities wrapped up, it was time to send the artist off to his next event -- a short meet & greet over dinner at Paik's Noodles. Fans continued to cheer on Beomhan as he took his leave and graciously thanked everyone for their love and support and for coming to see him. Because the artist chose to take time to listen and talk to each fan, the barista event that was originally scheduled to be held during K-Pop Mini Con was rescheduled for Thursday, March 7, at Café Blue in Duluth from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Fans were eager to interact with the new debuted artist as they lined the streets to Café Blue before Beomhan's departure to his next tour stop.
You can find our full gallery from Beomhan's Meet & Greet, here
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