V-POP meets K-POP: Vietnamese and Korean singers perform in the street performance programme called Xin Chào Hàn Quốc - Xin Chào Gangwon-do (Hello Korea, Hello Gangwon-do) launched this week in Gangwon-do Province of South Korea. Photo courtesy of the organiser.
HCM CITY — A street performance programme attracting Vietnamese singers has just been launched in Gangwon-do Province of South Korea.
The programme called Xin Chào Hàn Quốc - Xin Chào Gangwon-do (Hello Korea, Hello Gangwon-do) is co-organised by the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) and its Vietnamese partners.
It aims to introduce Vietnamese and Korean music, along with the two countries’ culture and lifestyle through its artists’ performance.
The programme attracts pop idol Vũ Cát Tường, and young singers and musicians Cara, Andiez, Phúc Bồ, Lục Huy and Roy.
Korean singer Kisu and the duo HoonDoo are also featured.
POP STAR: Pop idol Vũ Cát Tường will perform in the street performance programme Xin Chào Hàn Quốc - Xin Chào Gangwon-do (Hello Korea, Hello Gangwon-do) organised by the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) and its Vietnamese partners. Photo courtesy of the organiser
Singers offer street performances in famous tourist destinations of Gangwon-do Province, including Kensington Resort Seorak and Yongpyong Ski Resort.
Their performances will be distributed on the KTO’s facebook, YouTube and VieOn starting on March 26.
“We believe music connects people together,” said the 30 year-old singer-songwriter Vũ Cát Tường.
STREET SINGERS: The street performance programme called Xin Chào Hàn Quốc - Xin Chào Gangwon-do (Hello Korea, Hello Gangwon-do) is co-organised by the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) and its Vietnamese partners. Photo courtesy of the organiser.
Tường began her career after finishing second in the Voice Vietnam contest in 2013. She has won two Dedication Awards and was included on Forbes Vietnam’s 2018 30 Under 30 list, in addition to many other accolades.
She performed in the Asia Song Festival, a music event held annually in South Korea since 2004. The festival has been aired in many Asian countries and territories such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The participating singers are invited by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Chairman of the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange.
Tường’s hits have received millions of views on YouTube, like Mơ (Dreaming) and Yêu Xa (Distant Love). VNS
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