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Cheerleader Li Do-hye Covers $288,546 NTD Bill for Fan Meeting, Plans Charity with Leftover Budget

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese cheerleader Li Do-hye hosted a fan meeting at Haidilao in Ximending to celebrate reaching one million YouTube subscribers.
  • The event, which was fully sponsored by Li, saw an overwhelming response with over 22,000 people applying to attend.
  • While the initial estimated cost was 250,000 NT dollars, the actual bill came to 288,546 NT dollars, with the remaining budget to be used for charity.

To celebrate her YouTube channel surpassing one million subscribers, popular cheerleader Li Do-hye hosted a fan appreciation event, "Eating with Hye," at Haidilao in Ximending. The event, held on July 2, was fully sponsored by Li, who covered all costs for her fans, fulfilling a promise to share a meal together.

The fan meeting generated immense interest, with an astonishing 22,573 people applying for a chance to attend within just four days. This overwhelming response highlights Li's significant popularity and the strong connection she has with her fanbase.

While initial speculation suggested the total cost could exceed 800,000 NT dollars, with an estimated per-person cost of 4,000 NT dollars, Li personally revealed the actual bill in a recent YouTube video. The total expenditure for the meal reached 288,546 NT dollars, slightly exceeding her personal estimate of 250,000 NT dollars.

Beyond covering the dining expenses, Li went above and beyond to engage with the 200 lucky fans who attended. She personally hosted the event, visited each table, distributed 1,000 NT dollar cash red envelopes, took photos, and organized a Q&A session with gifts. Reflecting on the unspent portion of her budget, Li expressed her intention to use the remaining funds for charitable purposes, stating her desire to give back to her fans and deepen their bond.

You must come, thank you for always being there. I've been thinking about how to repay your love. I hope 'Eating with Hye' has further strengthened our relationship.

— Li Do-hyeExpressing gratitude to her fans and the purpose of the event.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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