At a fan meeting in Hangzhou, China, it was later revealed that model and actor Lee Soo-hyuk, 37, had been subjected to 12 hours of forced labor. On August 30, Lee Soo-hyuk held his solo fan meeting, “Eternal Magic Hour: 赫然心?” in Hangzhou, China. According to his agency, Saram Entertainment, the tickets sold out in just two minutes, generating significant local interest.
However, on the 1st of the month, a shocking article was reported by EBC, a major Taiwanese media outlet and terrestrial channel, under the headline: “Lee Soo-hyuk Exploited at Chinese Fan Meeting! Forced to Sign for 12 Hours, Showing Signs of Dehydration, and Even Threatened.”
Hello, this is Saram Entertainment.
First, we would like to express our deep gratitude to all the fans who showed interest in “Lee Soo-hyuk’s 1st Fan Meeting in Hangzhou.” We believe all the time shared between fans and artists is always special and meaningful. We deeply regret any unforeseen situations that arose during the event. We are committed to improving and moving forward through this matter.
Above all, we hope the sincerity of the artist, who did his best under the given circumstances, and the love from the fans, who were there with him, will not lose their meaning. We hope this meeting, which took place after ten years, will remain as a precious memory for all.
Taking this experience as an opportunity, our company will work closely with all parties involved to prepare for even better meetings in the future. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the partners, staff, and organizers who worked hard for the fan meeting. We cherish the genuine support of those who attended and who always support actor Lee Soo-hyuk, and we will continue to provide unwavering support for his future activities.
Thank you.
Saram Entertainment
September 3, 2025