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“LOVE, MY SOUL”, BTS’s Jin stars in Seoul’s new tourism promotion

August 30, 2024154 Views

Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS, an Honorary Seoul Tourism Ambassador, headlines the 2024 Seoul tourism promotional campaign, now live on the city's official tourism YouTube channel, VisitSeoul TV. The first promotional movie, LOVE, captures the romantic essence of Korea's capital, starting with Jin playing music on a turntable. The film highlights popular dating spots, such as Ikseon-dong and Namsan Seoul Tower, showcasing Seoul's romantic allure and concluding with the uplifting message, Feel Soul Good. Scheduled for release on September 5, the INSPIRE segment explores Seoul's distinctive and inspiring aspects, featuring the city's fashion, culinary delights, hiking, and meditation experiences. The final instalment, FUN, premiering on September ...

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K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand’s hard-hit ‘tuk tuk’ drivers

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June 28, 20211290 Views

Bangkok “tuk tuk” taxi driver Samran Thammasa, 39, had never heard of K-pop star Jessica Jung before the coronavirus pandemic, but now the singer’s Thai fans are helping him survive the loss of tourist customers. His bright green three-wheeled motorcycle rickshaw has been mostly vacant for more than a year. In the past few months, though, he’s earned about 600 baht ($19) a month to feature K-pop ads on his vehicle. “The extra income may not be a lot for most people but it is for us,” he said, glancing at a shimmering vinyl banner of Jung. Tuk-tuk drivers, with their vehicles decorated with banners of Thai and Korean stars, wait for customers in Bangkok, Thailand May 12, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Drivers of Bangkok’s distinctive tuk tuks have been among the hardest-hit ...