KIM JI WOONG ‘TAKE1:Unique Story’ 2026, Japan

• July 26, 2026
  Event date:
• September 27, 2026
  Event end:

What to expect in 2026

KIM JI WOONG ‘TAKE1 Story’ 2026 is Kim Ji Woong’s first solo fan meeting in Japan, bringing the ZEROBASEONE member and actor to Tokyo and Osaka for a two-city Japanese event series. The event is built around the idea of sharing a special story with fans, with the title “TAKE1 Story” reflecting the organizers’ intention to present a more personal side of Kim Ji Woong beyond his group activities.

The Japanese schedule begins at Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo on July 26, followed by two sessions at YAMATO ARENA in Osaka on September 27. The Tokyo performance consists of an afternoon and evening session, while the Osaka event also has two separate sessions on the same day.

The fan meeting is designed to offer a closer format than a conventional large-scale K-pop concert. Official promotional information describes the event as an opportunity for fans to experience Kim Ji Woong’s individual personality, talk segments and special performances at a closer distance. The organizers also emphasize content that is distinct from his activities as a ZEROBASEONE member.

Each ticket category comes with different fan benefits. General ticket holders receive a random trading card and can enter a drawing for a signed trading card. S-seat holders receive access to the soundcheck event, while VIP ticket holders receive guaranteed arena-area seating, soundcheck access, a send-off event and several additional prize opportunities.

The Osaka event follows the successful July Tokyo performance. The organizers described the Tokyo event as Kim Ji Woong’s first solo fan meeting and subsequently announced the Osaka performance as an additional opportunity for Japanese fans to experience the TAKE1 Story concept.

Event dates

The 2026 Japanese event schedule consists of two Tokyo sessions and two Osaka sessions.

Tokyo – July 26, 2026

• Venue: Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium
• Session 1 doors: 11:30 AM
• Session 1 start: 12:30 PM
• Session 2 doors: 5:00 PM
• Session 2 start: 6:00 PM

Osaka – September 27, 2026

• Venue: YAMATO ARENA
• Session 1 doors: 12:00 PM
• Session 1 start: 1:00 PM
• Session 2 doors: 5:00 PM
• Session 2 start: 6:00 PM

The Tokyo date was announced as Kim Ji Woong’s first solo Japanese fan meeting, while the Osaka date was added in August following the July Tokyo event.

The organizers state that opening times, performance content and other details may change without notice. Any such changes do not automatically qualify ticket holders for refunds.

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Venue & festival site

The event uses two major indoor venues in Tokyo and Osaka.

Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium

The Tokyo event takes place at Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium, located at 2-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan. The venue is part of the Yoyogi National Stadium complex and is situated close to Harajuku and Meiji-jingumae in central Tokyo.

The Japan Sport Council lists the Second Gymnasium as approximately a five-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station West Exit and approximately five minutes from Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines.

YAMATO ARENA

The Osaka event is held at YAMATO ARENA inside Yamato University at 2-5-1 Katayama-cho, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 564-0082, Japan. The arena opened as part of the university campus and can accommodate up to approximately 4,800 people depending on configuration.

YAMATO ARENA is designed for concerts, sporting events, performances, exhibitions and other large-scale activities. The university campus is approximately a seven-minute walk from JR Suita Station and around 10 minutes from Hankyu Suita Station.

Full lineup

This is a solo fan meeting rather than a multi-artist festival, so the announced performer is:

• KIM JI WOONG

Kim Ji Woong is the featured and principal performer for all four Japanese sessions. Ticket Pia identifies Kim Ji Woong as the performer for both the Tokyo and Osaka events.

No additional guest artist or supporting performer has been officially announced for the Japanese TAKE1 Story events.

The event is centered on Kim Ji Woong’s individual activities, including fan interaction, talk segments and performance content. The organizers specifically presented the Tokyo edition as his first solo fan meeting.

Headliners & featured artists

KIM JI WOONG

Kim Ji Woong is the sole headliner of TAKE1 Story 2026 in Japan. He is known internationally as a member of ZEROBASEONE and also works as an actor, giving the fan meeting a format that combines his performance career with more personal fan interaction.

The event concept is intended to show a side of Kim Ji Woong that fans may not experience during group concerts. The original Tokyo announcement described the program as including a closer sense of distance, special stage direction and talk content that can only be experienced at the fan meeting.

The title “TAKE1 Story” reflects the organizers’ stated concept of expressing gratitude to fans while creating a special story together with them. The Osaka announcement repeated this theme, describing the event as an opportunity to share Kim Ji Woong’s own unique story with his supporters.

Stages & performance areas

The fan meeting does not use multiple festival stages. Each session takes place on the principal indoor stage of the relevant arena.

The main areas associated with the event include:

• Main fan-meeting stage
• Reserved seating areas
• S-seat area
• VIP arena area
• Soundcheck area
• Merchandise sales area
• Venue entrance and security-check area

VIP ticket holders are guaranteed access to the arena area, while S-seat and VIP ticket holders can participate in the pre-show soundcheck event. The soundcheck is planned for approximately one hour before the regular opening time, although the exact timing is announced separately.

The Osaka merchandise sale begins at 10:00 AM on September 27. The organizers state that Osaka does not have advance merchandise sales before the event date, and products are available only while supplies last.

Stage-by-stage schedule

Because TAKE1 Story is a fan meeting, there is one main performance stage rather than separate music stages.

Tokyo – Session 1

• 11:30 AM – Doors open
• 12:30 PM – Fan meeting begins
• Main program – Kim Ji Woong fan meeting and special performance content

Tokyo – Session 2

• 5:00 PM – Doors open
• 6:00 PM – Fan meeting begins
• Main program – Kim Ji Woong fan meeting and special performance content

Osaka – Session 1

• 12:00 PM – Doors open
• 1:00 PM – Fan meeting begins
• Main program – Kim Ji Woong fan meeting and special performance content

Osaka – Session 2

• 5:00 PM – Doors open
• 6:00 PM – Fan meeting begins
• Main program – Kim Ji Woong fan meeting and special performance content

The organizers have not published a complete minute-by-minute running order for the fan-meeting content. The two sessions at each venue are expected to follow broadly similar structures, although the organizers state that some content or production elements may differ between sessions.

Set times

The official start times are:

• Tokyo Session 1: 12:30 PM
• Tokyo Session 2: 6:00 PM
• Osaka Session 1: 1:00 PM
• Osaka Session 2: 6:00 PM

Doors open one hour before the scheduled Tokyo evening performance and Osaka evening performance. The Tokyo afternoon session opens at 11:30 AM, while the Osaka afternoon session opens at noon.

S-seat and VIP holders also have a separate soundcheck experience before the main event. The official information states that the soundcheck is planned for approximately one hour before the regular opening time, with the precise participation and entry details announced separately.

The organizers warn that opening and starting times can change, so attendees should check the official event website and ticket information before traveling to the venue.

Ticket types

The official 2026 ticket categories are:

• General Reserved Seat: approximately $102.24
• S Reserved Seat: approximately $115.02
• VIP Reserved Seat: approximately $140.58

These figures are approximate USD conversions of the official Japanese ticket prices using approximately ¥156.50 per US$1. Separate ticketing or handling fees may apply.

General Reserved Seat

General ticket holders receive a random trading card, with the design varying between performances. Each performance also includes a drawing in which 20 general-ticket attendees can receive a signed trading card.

S Reserved Seat

S-seat holders receive the random trading card, soundcheck access, a lottery opportunity for a signed poster and a separate lottery opportunity for a signed trading card. Each performance has 10 signed-poster winners and 30 signed-trading-card winners.

VIP Reserved Seat

VIP ticket holders receive the random trading card, guaranteed arena-area seating, soundcheck access, a send-off event and several additional lottery opportunities.

Tickets are required for attendees aged six and older. Children under six are not permitted to enter the event.

VIP & premium options

The VIP category provides the most extensive fan benefits available for TAKE1 Story 2026.

VIP benefits include:

• Arena-area seating: VIP ticket holders are guaranteed seating within the designated arena area.
• Soundcheck event: VIP attendees can watch the pre-show soundcheck.
• Send-off event: VIP holders can participate in the artist send-off experience.
• Random trading card: Each VIP attendee receives a random trading card, with designs varying by performance.
• Group photo opportunity: 100 people per performance are selected by lottery for a group photo.
• Signed poster: 40 people per performance are selected by lottery to receive a signed poster.
• Signed trading card: 50 people per performance are selected by lottery to receive a signed trading card.
• Signed Polaroid: 30 people per performance are selected by lottery to receive a signed Polaroid.

S-seat holders also receive soundcheck access, while the VIP category adds the arena-area guarantee and send-off event.

The soundcheck takes place before the regular event. VIP and S-seat attendees remain in their assigned seating area from the soundcheck through the main performance. The organizer warns that the soundcheck schedule may change and that missing the soundcheck because of personal circumstances does not create a refund entitlement.

Event rules

The organizers have published detailed rules covering admission, security, ticket use, photography and fan behavior.

Important rules include:

• Handbag and baggage checks are conducted at entry.
• Cameras, recording devices, video equipment and other prohibited electronic equipment cannot be brought into the venue.
• Suitcases and large luggage should be left at nearby coin lockers before arrival because the venue does not provide luggage storage.
• Ticket resale and unauthorized transfer are strictly prohibited.
• Tickets purchased under another person’s name may not be used by a different attendee.
• Photography, video recording, audio recording and livestreaming are prohibited during the event.
• Smartphones must remain stored during the performance.
• Unauthorized recording can result in immediate removal from the venue.
• Official light sticks and support goods should be held at chest height.
• Non-official light- or sound-producing support goods are prohibited.
• Oversized fan-made support goods and goods using the artist’s image without authorization are prohibited.
• Unauthorized merchandise sales or distribution around the venue are prohibited.
• Gifts, flowers and other direct presents to the artist are not accepted.
• Organized fan projects inside the venue are prohibited.
• Waiting for the artist at airports or venues is prohibited.
• Tickets cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded after purchase.
• Lost or forgotten tickets cannot be reissued.

The organizer also states that performance dates, times, performers and content can change. Bad weather can also result in cancellation or changes to the performance.

How to get there

Tokyo

Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium is located in Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, in central Tokyo. The venue is approximately five minutes on foot from JR Harajuku Station West Exit. Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines is also approximately five minutes away.

The venue is close to Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and Harajuku, making the fan-meeting trip easy to combine with sightseeing around central Tokyo.

Osaka

YAMATO ARENA is located inside Yamato University at 2-5-1 Katayama-cho, Suita City, Osaka. The university’s official access information states that the campus is approximately seven minutes from JR Suita Station and around 10 minutes from Hankyu Suita Station.

The venue is therefore accessible from central Osaka by rail without requiring a private vehicle.

Public transport & parking

Public transportation is the recommended way to reach both venues.

Tokyo public transport

The closest railway options are:

• JR Harajuku Station – approximately five minutes on foot
• Meiji-jingumae Station – approximately five minutes on foot

The Japan Sport Council specifically provides these access directions for the Yoyogi National Stadium complex.

The venue does not provide convenient event parking for general attendees, and previous official event information for the Second Gymnasium advises visitors to use public transportation.

Osaka public transport

YAMATO ARENA is approximately seven minutes from JR Suita Station and approximately 10 minutes from Hankyu Suita Station.

The surrounding Suita Green Place area provides additional shops and restaurants near the university campus.

Visitors driving to Osaka should check current campus parking restrictions before arrival. Because the event takes place on a university campus and the venue has limited surrounding parking compared with major dedicated concert arenas, public transportation is the more practical option.

Accommodation areas

For the Tokyo event, Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku and Shibuya’s surrounding neighborhoods provide convenient accommodation options. Staying around Harajuku or Shibuya places visitors close to the venue and provides extensive railway connections.

Shinjuku is also useful for international visitors because it offers a large selection of hotels, restaurants and transport connections throughout Tokyo.

For the Osaka event, Suita is the closest accommodation area to YAMATO ARENA. Visitors can also stay in central Osaka, particularly around Umeda and Osaka Station, then travel to Suita by JR.

Umeda is a practical base for visitors who want to combine the fan meeting with sightseeing and shopping. It also offers extensive accommodation and dining choices.

Because the Osaka event consists of two sessions on the same day, visitors attending both should allow enough time between sessions for meals, merchandise shopping and entry procedures.

Food & drink

TAKE1 Story is a fan meeting rather than a food-focused event, so there is no dedicated festival food program.

In Tokyo, the Yoyogi venue is surrounded by Harajuku, Shibuya and Omotesando, where visitors can find cafés, restaurants, convenience stores and shopping centers.

In Osaka, YAMATO ARENA is located on the Yamato University campus. The university states that its surrounding Suita Green Place shopping area contains restaurants and other stores, giving visitors nearby options before or between the two sessions.

Attendees should keep food and drinks outside the main event space unless the venue specifically permits them. The organizers’ published rules focus heavily on security checks and prohibited items, so visitors should follow staff instructions when entering.

Fans attending both Osaka sessions should plan a meal between performances because the first session starts at 1:00 PM and the second starts at 6:00 PM.

Accessibility

The organizers provide specific guidance for wheelchair users.

For the Osaka performance, the official rules state that wheelchair users have difficulty viewing the performance from standard stand seating because of the venue configuration. Wheelchair viewing is therefore arranged in the arena area, and attendees who require this accommodation are asked to contact the event organizer after purchasing their ticket.

The Tokyo venue is a major sports and event facility with established visitor access facilities. Visitors requiring wheelchair seating or other assistance should contact the organizer in advance so the appropriate seating and entry arrangements can be confirmed.

Both venues can become busy around opening times, particularly because each location has multiple entry procedures and security checks. Visitors requiring additional assistance should arrive early and contact event staff when they reach the venue.

Best days to attend

The 2026 event has four sessions across two dates.

July 26 in Tokyo offers the first Japanese presentation of TAKE1 Story. The Tokyo event was specifically announced as Kim Ji Woong’s first solo fan meeting, making it the opening chapter of the Japanese event series.

September 27 in Osaka offers two sessions at YAMATO ARENA. The organizers announced the Osaka event after the July Tokyo performance and described it as a continuation of the TAKE1 Story experience for Japanese fans.

The two sessions on each date are broadly based on the same event format, but the organizers state that some content or production elements may differ. Fans interested in attending more than one session can therefore experience the event more than once while remaining aware that the core structure is shared.

Previous year’s highlights

TAKE1 Story is a 2026 event and represents Kim Ji Woong’s first solo fan meeting, so there was no previous edition of this specific event in 2025.

However, Kim Ji Woong made a notable Japanese fan-event appearance in 2025 as one of the principal cast members of the drama fan meeting for Check-in Hanyang. The event took place at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on April 26, 2025, with Kim Ji Woong appearing alongside Bae In Hyuk, Jung Gun Joo and Park Jae Chan.

The 2025 event combined drama discussion with interactive fan games. During the first part, the cast discussed their characters, relationships and approach to the drama. The second half included several audience-participation games connected with the show’s themes.

The event was presented in two sessions, an afternoon performance and an evening performance, and included a send-off opportunity as part of the ticket package.

TAKE1 Story expands Kim Ji Woong’s Japanese fan-event activities into his first solo fan meeting, allowing the program to focus specifically on his individual personality, career and relationship with fans rather than on an ensemble drama cast.

Official tickets

Official ticket information for TAKE1 Story 2026 is available through Ticket Pia and the dedicated event website.

The published ticket categories are approximately:

• General Reserved Seat: $102.24
• S Reserved Seat: $115.02
• VIP Reserved Seat: $140.58

These are approximate conversions of the official ticket prices and exclude any applicable ticketing fees.

The Osaka general sale began on September 13, 2026, with the Ticket Pia listing showing general sales for the September 27 Osaka performances through September 23, subject to availability. The Tokyo general sale has ended.

The official ticket page also states that applicants can apply for up to four tickets per performance, while the Osaka general-sale rules permit applications for up to two performances and up to three seating preferences per performance.

International visitors should pay particular attention to ticket collection requirements. The official Osaka information states that tickets purchased through the relevant Japanese ticketing process are issued as paper tickets and may need to be collected at participating Seven-Eleven or FamilyMart stores in Japan. Overseas applicants should review the specific ticket-site conditions before purchasing.

Official tickets: https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b2668788

Official event website: https://www.kimjiwoongtake1.com/

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