SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan Appointed as Jeju Ambassador, Practicing Love for Hometown

Seungkwan, a member of SEVENTEEN, has been appointed as an ambassador representing Jeju. On the 19th, Seungkwan participated in the appointment ceremony held in Jeju City, marking his first step as a Jeju ambassador. This ceremony was particularly meaningful as Seungkwan, a native of Jeju, was recognized for his contributions to the global promotion of the region.

At the appointment ceremony, Seungkwan shared his thoughts, saying, “I have felt proud to be a Jeju resident since childhood. Last year, when I had the opportunity to introduce Jeju at the ‘UNESCO Youth Forum,’ I had a strong desire to make Jeju known to the world. Now that I have been appointed as an ambassador, I feel refreshed and grateful.” He also added, “I have been active with the intention of bringing good energy and hope to Jeju residents. I will continue to strive to promote Jeju and SEVENTEEN to the world.”

Jeju Governor Oh YoungHoon expressed, “I am delighted that a world-renowned artist from Jeju will be active as an ambassador for his hometown,” and he looked forward to Seungkwan’s role as a cultural diplomat spreading the value of Jeju’s pristine nature, culture, and its status as an island of world peace globally.

After the appointment ceremony, Seungkwan participated in Jeju’s Hometown Love Donation and contributed to the protection of Jeju’s Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. He expressed, “I have long pondered how I could contribute to Jeju, and I am happy to be able to express my love for my hometown through this opportunity.”

Debuting in 2015, Seungkwan has widely promoted Jeju to global K-pop fans by conducting various entertainment programs and commercial shootings in Jeju. In November last year, SEVENTEEN released a special performance video of ‘God of Music’ shot in Jeju at the UNESCO Youth Forum, drawing attention. At the time, he emphasized that Jeju is the first region in the world to be designated in three areas of the natural environment by UNESCO.

Pledis Entertainment signed a business agreement with the Jeju Provincial Office last September to promote K-pop content in Jeju and promised cooperation through the production of Jeju’s cultural tourism industry and K-pop content. Seungkwan’s activities are expected to further elevate the value of Jeju and K-pop.

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