RoK artist releases new MV promoting Vietnam’s tourism

Famous tourist attractions across Vietnam like the sand dunes in Ninh Thuan province, Sa Pa in Yen Bai province and the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang city have been featured in the new music video by artist Joseph Kwon of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
RoK artist releases new MV promoting Vietnam’s tourism ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Famous tourist attractions across Vietnamlike the sand dunes in Ninh Thuan province, Sa Pa in Yen Bai province and the DragonBridge in Da Nang city have been featured in the new music video by artistJoseph Kwon of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Called Butterfly Flakes,the video is part of a series of programmes celebrating the 30th anniversary ofthe establishment of Vietnam - RoK relations (1992-2022). Its release issupported by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

In the video Kwon, whose Vietnamese name is Quyen, transforms into a princegetting lost in mysterious spaces surrounded by unspoiled beauty where he meetsthe Butterfly Fairy, acted by young Vietnamese singer Hyee Pham.

The two of them wander through many poetic and majestic parts of Vietnam,gradually weaving a love story.

The chorus “Flower buds, snowflakes, butterfly wings, I’m waiting for you inthis wonderful world!” and cheerful melodies set a full-of-joy and youthfulmood for the song.

The singer then confessed his love in his new song: “Anyone, even someone Ihave just met can feel my love for Vietnam. My friends on Facebook, Instagram,and Kakao all comprehend how deep in love I am with this land.”

In the process of making ButterflyFlakes, Quyen and the production team travelled to ten provinces and citiesfrom the north to the south of Vietnam over two months, visiting and filmingnumerous famous tourist attractions like Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh province,Dragon Bridge in Da Nang city, Hạ Long Bay in Quang Ninh province or Hoi AnAncient Town in Quang Nam province.
Joseph Kwon is a singer who graduated with a master’s degree ofVocal Performance from the National Conservatorio of Firenze, Italy. He isknown for many roles such as musician, singer, composer, music producer,conductor at SBS Choir Radio and conductor at the Korean Cultural Centre.

Kwon is a multi-talented artist embracing a romantic soul and a longing totravel. The wandering journeys made way for his settling down in Vietnam, whichhe has considered his second home. The artist said he decided to pursue dreamsin this loving S-shaped land for the rest of his life.

Since coming to Vietnam three years ago, he has released a series of songsabout the country, including Go Viet NamGo Go, Cha Ca or PeaceRemember. Vietnam’s magnificent landscapes and hospitality arepresented in these videos, captivating many South Korean tourists and bringingthem to the country.

Prior to Butterfly Flakes, Kwonreleased another MV to promote Vietnamese tourism during the celebration of the30th anniversary of Vietnam – RoK relation, Waiting for You -5000 Years, in August which has attracted more than 350,000views on Youtube.

“My heart is always overflowing with love and desire to do something meaningfulfor this beautiful land," he said.

"A good friendship has been long established between Vietnam and the RoK.Tourism cooperation between the two countries is also growing, so I came upwith the idea of making music videos to promote the image of Vietnam to Koreanfriends and the world.

"Vietnam is my favourite among the lands that I have visited. The musicvideo contains a lot of my love for this beautiful country."/.
VNA

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