RoK singer shows love for Vietnamese destinations in new MV
Vietnam looks stunning in a music video “Waiting for You – 5,000 Years” newly released by Republic of Korean singer and composer Joseph Kwon to mark the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 22, 1992 – 2022).
A scene of the MV featuring Ninh Binh's Trang An complex. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam looks stunning in a musicvideo “Waiting for You – 5,000 Years” newly released by Republic of Korean singerand composer Joseph Kwon to mark the 30th anniversary of thediplomatic relations between the two countries (December 22, 1992 – 2022).
A press conference took place in Hanoi on August 10 tolaunch the new MV with Deputy Director General of the Vietnam NationalAdministration of Tourism Ha Van Sieu in attendance.
Sieu said he appreciates Kwon for his love for Vietnam’snature, people and culture, stressing his brilliant MV makes the beauty of Vietnamesetourist destinations shine through and expecting the MV will promote Vietnam’s landscapesglobally.
According to Kwon, for almost two months, he and hisproduction team have travelled to numerous popular destinations across Vietnam,from Hanoi, Cuc Phuong National Park and Trang An (Ninh Binh), Tam Chuc (HaNam), Ba Be (Bac Kan), Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Sa Pa (Lao Cai), to Ho Chi MinhCity, Mui Ne (Binh Thuan), Da Nang, Hoi An (Quang Nam) and Phu Quoc, to film the MV.
Singer and composer Joseph Kwon in the press conference. (Photo: VNA)
He said he hopes the MV will bring more Korean visitors andthose from other countries around the world to Vietnam, a charming andbeautiful country, to feel the culture and warm heart of the people here.
Kwon graduated from the National conservatory of Firenze, inItaly, and worked as the conductor of the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)’schoir.
When he was a child, he became interested in Vietnam. Duringhis first visit to Vietnam, he was impressed by the natural landscapes, uniqueculture and friendly people of the country.
He moved to work in Vietnam in 2019 and attended cultureand music events in the country including the Korea-Vietnam Culture Fair 2020 in Hanoiand Music Talk by Radio the Voice of Vietnam.
He has also launched “Go Vietnam Go Go”, “Cha Ca or Peace”, “YouAre in My Heart” and “Remember”./.
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A scene of the MV featuring Ninh Binh's Trang An complex. (Photo: VNA)
Singer and composer Joseph Kwon in the press conference. (Photo: VNA)
