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Attn: Eugene Fans from Philippines
June 7, 2006There is a possibility, Eugene Kim will visit Philippines.
Credits: Soompi.com/ob.SES.sed forum
A high-powered travel trade mission from the Philippines will arrive in Seoul on June 6 in a bid to sustain the massive influx of Korean tourists to this archipelago in the Pacific region.
At the head of the mission is Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano, who will be in the center stage of the Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) slated at the Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul on June 7-11.
Durano has been invited as a special guest of honor to the KOTFA event for the second year in a row.
Secretary Durano is scheduled to meet with his Korean counterpart Kim Myong-kon, minister of culture and tourism, on June 9 to exchange views on ways of promoting two-way tourist traffic between Korea and the Philippines.
A spectacular exhibition and performances for the launch of its marketing campaign in Korea is in store for the Seoul event.
"Our presence in KOTFA 2006 will significantly boost our marketing efforts in Korea to help achieve our total target foreign arrivals of three million this year." With a growth rate of 27.6 percent in the first quarter (of the year) posting 144,768 arrivals, Korea is now the top tourist generating country for the Philippines," said DoT Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano.
To be launched at the June 7 activity at the Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel is the DoT’s new marketing campaign "7,107 Philippines: More Than You Can Imagine" and the conferment of the Tourism Ambassador title on Korean celebrity Eugene Kim as new Philippine brand endorser.
Top-caliber delegation representing the Philippines travel trade industry to KOTFA are executives and officers of Philippine Airlines, Southeast Asian Airlines, Philippine Tour Operators Association, Century Park Hotel, Grand Regal Hotel Davao, Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, Hyatt Regency Manila, Island Cove Resort and Leisure Park, Waterfront Hotels and Casinos, Worldwide Resort Philippines, Regent Travel, Mt. Apo Travel and Tours, Travel Village and Tours, DoT, Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation, Philippine Retirement Authority, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, provincial government of Bohol, and the city government of Bacolod.
On the eve of the KOTFA Travel Fair due next week, Secretary Durano has given an exclusive written interview with The Seoul Times.
It’s June!
June 2, 2006It’s June! hehehe and as usual, Eugene Fanlisting has a new layout 
It’s about Eugene’s latest song from her latest drama "I really really like you"
I have also changed the Fanlisting Forum Layout
It’s singer turned actress, Eugene!
The princess of K-pop is capturing the hearts of men and women all around Korea. It’s singer turned actress, Eugene!
Her return to television is with a naive character, a simple girl from the countryside, and audiences are lovin’ it!
Today’s STAR FOCUS brings you EUGENE!
Our cameras found her in the middle of filming the current drama series, I Really Really LIke You. Her character has recently moved from the country to Seoul, getting a chef’s job at the presidential Blue House.
Before the drama had started, many had voiced the opinion that Eugene’s cosmopolitan image wouldn’t suit the image of an innocent young countrygirl. But they were wrong. Eugene even had the regional slang and intonation down!
I Really Really LIke You is set in Seoul, at the presidential Blue House and the story of the non-governmental people working there, such as the wait staff. Until now, Eugene had only played roles that were bright and courageous, afraid of nothing.
The friendly and plain character that Eugene is playing charmed the audiences in a much different way than when she had been a K-pop star. Her name gained the title of "actress," after her roles in Save the Last Dance for Me, and Wonderful Life. We asked her what attracted her most about acting.
In 1997, Eugene debuted into Korean entertainment as a member of the K-pop group, SES. The group’s popularity was unmatchable at the time. Unfortunately the group disbanded in 2002… But Eugene stayed in the game, releasing a solo album. It was a HIT.
When the group SES broke up, the three members went their separate ways, but three years later, they answered the pleas of their fans and held a memorable "2005 Reunion Performance." The girls rapport was still flawless and their bond remained strong. Now, how about answering the prayers of their fans and getting SES back together!
I Really Really Like You is centered around the life of Eugene’s character. There’s also romance blended into the mix to add some spice - a love triangle between Eugene, Ryu JIn, and Lee Min-ki. From K-pop princess to full-fledged actress.. How would the star like to be remembered?
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 10 years since her debut, but it’s true! A multi-tainer of the 21st century, she has an impressive resume that continues to grow.
We can’t wait to find out what she jumps into NEXT!
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