ITF Travel Expo / RM celebrity Gary is here！Fan interaction and games create an explosive atmosphere

▲ The Korea Tourism Organization invited Gary, a favorite among RM fans, to the event.

Reported and photographed by You ___ / Taipei

On the second day of the 2015 Taipei International Travel Fair, today (the 7th) featured a major highlight as the Korea Tourism Organization invited RM fans’ beloved Gary to the event. Starting at 3:15 PM, he engaged in a half-hour interactive performance and games at the main stage area. Some fans lined up as early as 11:00 AM to get a spot, showing just how popular Gary is in Taiwan.


▲ % Fans were super excited to see Gary at the travel fair.


The Korea Tourism Organization was a major draw at this year’s travel fair. This time, they brought Running Man’s Gary to Taiwan to perform and interact with fans through games. The audience was divided into three teams that traveled across Korea on a giant dice-based Monopoly-style board. Upon reaching different zones, participants had to complete challenges to earn points, or Gary expressed his appreciation through kisses blown to the crowd, hugs, or heart gestures. Regarding travel to Korea, Gary also shared his personal favorite — the thrill of skiing in winter.

▲ % As soon as Gary arrived, the stage turned into a playful gaming arena. % Fans scrambled to win prizes.


After 4:00 PM, Gary headed to the Korea Tourism Organization’s stage for a half-hour intimate meet-and-greet session, where fans got even closer to him. The session started with an ice sculpture display and continued with fun travel-themed quiz questions. Fans who went on stage also drew “lucky threads” from Gary’s hand and received scarves he brought along. The Korea Tourism Organization booth was packed to capacity before 2:00 PM, making it the hottest booth of the day. (Updated at 17:00)

Clip of Gary interacting with fans at the travel fair.

▲ % Gary moved to the Korea Tourism Organization booth for even closer fan interactions. (Photo / Video Department)