Baekhyun: "Let's Overcome COVID-19 and Meet Again"... Favorability for Korean Winter Tourism Soars

Support Messages via YouTube Channel Korea Tourism Organization TV
KTO Launches Campaign to Boost Interest in Visiting Korea
Overseas Fans Respond "Will Definitely Visit Korea"

Hallyu Star's COVID-19 Overcoming Support Video Filmed by Baekhyun
[Photo by Korea Tourism Organization YouTube Channel]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Video messages from Hallyu stars wishing for the overcoming of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) are receiving great responses from overseas fans. They also play a role in increasing interest and favorability toward Korean tourism.

According to the YouTube channel 'Korea Tourism Organization TV' operated by the Korea Tourism Organization on the 30th, the 'Hallyu Star COVID-19 Overcoming Support Video' featuring Baekhyun, a member of the idol group EXO, recorded over 32,000 views as of that day, with more than 300 comments. Most of these were left by domestic and international fans who like EXO and Baekhyun.

Overseas fans responded with comments such as "I want to meet Baekhyun as soon as possible," "I will definitely visit Korea once COVID-19 disappears," and "I am dreaming of the moment to meet in Korea."

In this video, set against the night views of major Seoul areas such as the National Assembly Building, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun, and Yeouido, Baekhyun said, "Due to COVID-19, we realize once again the preciousness of ordinary daily life," and added, "Even if it is a bit inconvenient, I will wholeheartedly support overcoming this difficult time well and look forward to the day we meet again in Korea in good health."

The COVID-19 overcoming support messages from Hallyu stars are part of a campaign promoted by the Korea Tourism Organization to sustain foreigners' interest in Korean tourism. Starting with Girls' Generation's Yoona on the 17th, a total of eight people participated in the form of talent donation, including SHINee's Taemin, MONSTA X, ZE:A (Children of Empire) Kim Dong-jun, NCT DREAM's Jeno and Jaemin, Jo Yeo-jeong, Um Hyun-kyung, and Baekhyun. The videos can be viewed on Korea Tourism Organization TV and the Korea Tourism overseas promotion website 'VisitKorea.'

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.