K-pop group tripleS named honorary ambassadors for Goyang City
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- K-pop group tripleS has been appointed as honorary ambassadors for Goyang City, South Korea.
- This appointment follows the group's recent viral "Ya Ho" meme and their role as ambassadors for other cities, highlighting their growing national recognition.
- tripleS will promote Goyang's cultural and tourism resources, including collaborations with the city's mascot, "Goyang Goyangi."
The rising K-pop girl group tripleS has been appointed as honorary ambassadors for Goyang City, South Korea, extending their influence beyond music into regional promotion. This appointment marks another step in the group's burgeoning national profile, fueled in part by a recent viral "Ya Ho" meme that has captured online attention.
The five-member group, comprising Wooyeon, Kim Chaeyeon, Nien, Kotone, and Kaede, has been increasingly recognized for their connection to various regions. Following ambassadorships for Geoje, Suwon, and Gyeongju, their role in Goyang is particularly significant as member Kaede hails from the city. This personal connection makes the appointment especially meaningful, as tripleS aims to leverage their platform to promote Kaede's hometown.
tripleS's "Ya Ho" phenomenon began with a spontaneous exclamation by Japanese member Nien in a YouTube video, which quickly spread across short-form video platforms. This unexpected viral moment sparked curiosity about the group and has been cleverly integrated into their narrative, linking them to the hometowns of their members. This strategy has positioned tripleS as an "all-around idol" capable of connecting with diverse local communities.
As honorary ambassadors, tripleS will actively participate in promotional activities, utilizing video content and social media to showcase Goyang City's cultural attractions and tourism resources. They are also scheduled to collaborate with Goyang's official character, "Goyang Goyangi," in promotional campaigns. The group expressed their honor and commitment, stating, "We are deeply honored to be appointed as ambassadors for Goyang City, the hometown of our member Kaede. We will actively work to widely promote the diverse charms, culture, and tourism resources of Goyang City both domestically and internationally."
We are deeply honored to be appointed as ambassadors for Goyang City, the hometown of our member Kaede. We will actively work to widely promote the diverse charms, culture, and tourism resources of Goyang City both domestically and internationally.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.