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Lucas



Joined: 11 Sep 2012

PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:28 pm    Post subject: Psy promotes Korean tourism Reply with quote

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130603000877

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Psy became the new face of Korea tourism in a series of new TV commercials promoting Korean culture to a global audience.

The 15-second TV commercials started airing Monday on major TV networks in places with the highest numbers of visitors to Korea, such as Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, as well as global TV channels, including CNN, Discovery and National Geographic. The commercials are also available to watch on YouTube and Facebook.


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�Psy is a cultural icon now. No one has ever made such a huge impact as Psy,� said Lee Charm, CEO of The Korea Tourism Organization, at a press conference on the release of the commercials on Monday.

�We expect to see much exposure that Psy can bring to the new commercial,� said Lee.

Each of the six different episodes of the commercial features a unique concept of Korean culture and a scene that symbolizes the concept.


I quite like the third video in the series which features Korean drinking culture and brothels - it has a happy ending Smile
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Yaya



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Psy can't remedy the problems of tourism in Korea, which are 1) high prices; 2) difficulty of navigating through the country if you don't speak Korean; 3) Koreans pushing things that they WANT foreign tourists to like instead of the things the latter really like; 4) pricey hotels and not enough mid-priced ones; 5) K-slop and Psy are short-term phenomena; 6) poor promotion of beaches and other nature preserves; and 7) dishonest merchants who cheat tourists.
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seoulshock



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yaya wrote:
Psy can't remedy the problems of tourism in Korea, which are 1) high prices; 2) difficulty of navigating through the country if you don't speak Korean; 3) Koreans pushing things that they WANT foreign tourists to like instead of the things the latter really like; 4) pricey hotels and not enough mid-priced ones; 5) K-slop and Psy are short-term phenomena; 6) poor promotion of beaches and other nature preserves; and 7) dishonest merchants who cheat tourists.


You mad, bro?
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Mix1



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:35 am    Post subject: Re: Psy promotes Korean tourism Reply with quote

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�Psy is a cultural icon now. No one has ever made such a huge impact as Psy,�

No one ever? Laughing

Still can't believe they are using this guy as the face of their country. Full on gimmick mode. Plus what if he suddenly falls out of favor? (Which is what is happening already for those with any decent taste...)
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andrewchon



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Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.

PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Psy promotes Korean tourism Reply with quote

Mix1 wrote:
No one ever? Laughing



You gotta say who has made more cultural impact than Psy. If you don't then you just took a cheap shot. So, IYHO who is more a cultural icon then Kim Jung Eun's Evil twin brother Psy?
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hiamnotcool



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Psy promotes Korean tourism Reply with quote

andrewchon wrote:
Mix1 wrote:
No one ever? Laughing



You gotta say who has made more cultural impact than Psy. If you don't then you just took a cheap shot. So, IYHO who is more a cultural icon then Kim Jung Eun's Evil twin brother Psy?


Eh, Kim Yun Ah will still be admired and respected after the world forgets about PSY. Winter Olympics are coming to Korea too, the timing would be fine. She is probably too busy though.

Is he going to talk about how fantasizing about torturing American children is also an integral part of Korean culture? Maybe all the visitors to Korea can discuss how they would slowly disembowel an all american school girl while they enjoy some Sam Gyeop Sal and Soju. A good time will be had by all.
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Mix1



Joined: 08 May 2007

PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Psy promotes Korean tourism Reply with quote

andrewchon wrote:
Mix1 wrote:
No one ever? Laughing



You gotta say who has made more cultural impact than Psy. If you don't then you just took a cheap shot. So, IYHO who is more a cultural icon then Kim Jung Eun's Evil twin brother Psy?

Looks like we have a devoted Psy fan here, folks! Guess I hit a nerve.
A "cheap shot"? Relax. It's a completely legitimate shot. Laughing

The sentence was "No one has ever made such a huge impact as Psy."
I know he probably meant no Korean ever, but the sentence sounded funny anyway. That was lost on you apparently.

But I agree: sadly, Psy is pretty much is at the top of the ranks regarding impact. But CULTURAL impact? I don't know. Then, it brings the questions: is Psy representative of the culture and if so, is he a good representative? Again, is this really what they want for the face of Korea? Apparently so.
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transmogrifier



Joined: 02 Jan 2012
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Seoul simply needs more attractions. There is not really a hell of a lot to do here that is typically touristy. Visit a palace, go up Namsan, go to COEX (stretching already here), maybe hike up Bukhansan......um...

I like living here, but it's not a place I would recommend for a tourist when there are other places in Asia where you can get more bang for your buck.
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The Cosmic Hum



Joined: 09 May 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

transmogrifier wrote:
... there are other places in Asia where you can get more bang for your buck.


Yes...but there is a whole thread condemning such practices. Wink
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Ralph Winfield



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Psy's been losing fans for months, and his calls for the murder of all Americans has been covered on television in at least 2 Southeastern Asian nations. His arrests for dope, visa fraud in the U.S., and lying to Korea when he was supposed to be in the armed forces was duly noted as well. He's not good for Korea.
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schwa



Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Psy has worked hard at being a positive cultural ambassador since his sudden unexpected fame. He comes across as modest, genuine, smart, & humorous. I kind of like the fact that his past is not blemish-free & that he's not a polished product. He has brought an unmanufactured aspect of Korea to world attention.
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cj1976



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

schwa wrote:
Psy has worked hard at being a positive cultural ambassador since his sudden unexpected fame. He comes across as modest, genuine, smart, & humorous. I kind of like the fact that his past is not blemish-free & that he's not a polished product. He has brought an unmanufactured aspect of Korea to world attention.


He's a modern-day court jester.
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schwa



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

& jesters earned their positions by being clever.
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cj1976



Joined: 26 Oct 2005

PostPosted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

schwa wrote:
& jesters earned their positions by being clever.


Nothing against the man at all - but his music is crap. He has done well to make the most of his very limited ability and ride on those coat-tails. Fair play to him.
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davai!



Joined: 04 Dec 2005
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in SoCal and the ads play on CNN. "Wiki Korea" - Psy helps the viewer to get the names and definitions down of banchan and something else.

very comical.
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