Bae Yong Joon at the Winter Sonata animation event at Tokyo Dome

A special event for fans in support of the animated version of "Winter Sonata" took place at the famous Tokyo Dome earlier today. The dome was flooded with fans alike hoping to catch even the smallest glimpse of their Yon-sama. Bae Yong Joon blew the crowd away. There was an estimated 45,000 + fans present, all screaming and raising their hand out to Yon-sama and evermore. This has truly re-established his fandom as well as the immense popularity of "Winter Sonata," which took Japan by storm a few years ago. Winter Sonata was a genuinely worthy title to be even called "the origin of the Hallyu wave." Yon-sama was cool and calm through out the entire event, but his fans praised and were wowed at every bit of his movements, gestures and facial expressions. The event started with a light hug between Bae Yong Joon and co-star, Choi Ji-woo. The last final bit showed the two in-drama couples each riding on an indoor 'hot air balloon,' waving and smiling warmly to the pool of fans down below. The balloon ride ended in front of a platform, where they got off and shared a light kiss as fanservice; the crowd, at that point grew wild with excitement and more. "Winter Sonata" was re-imagined through animation, becoming more like a treat for fans to reminiscence the fresh, old days when the show was airing on television. This classic's popularity doesn't seem to die out as it will always be a part of Hallyu forever. Arriving in Japan: