On September 13, Korean news outlet Jeju Sori reported that Jeju's Governor Oh will appoint SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan as the Public Relations Ambassador of Jeju. The governor recently visited HYBE Labels and Pledis Entertainment in Seoul to finalize the contract. As a native of Jeju, Seungkwan's appointment is seen as a perfect fit, exciting many fans.
Many fans swelled with pride at the idol's new recognition and soon, the internet was flooded with congratulatory messages for Seungkwan. Here are a few reactions to the idol's new achievement and position as Jeju's Public Relations Ambassador:
"you're finally getting the appreciation you deserve. No one could be happier than me," wrote one fan.
"Kwannie has been promoting Jeju for soooo long n only now they started," said a fan on X.
"the rightful PR ambassador for Jeju!!" added another netizen.
"I’m so freaking proud of him this is awesome," stated a netizen.
Others also talked about the idol's achievement and shared their messages towards him.
"JEJU PRIDE we love to see it!!!" said a fan on X.
"I am hoping this will materialize!" added another netizen.
"no one can better represent jeju than boo seungkwan," stated an X user.
"Ackk my Boo! I'm always beyond proud," said another fan on X.
All you need to know about SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan, his recent activities, and more
Seungkwan or Boo Seung-kwan is a South Korean singer and entertainer housed under Pledis Entertainment. The idol debuted along with his SEVENTEEN members in 2015, and the group currently stands as one of the most successful K-pop boy groups in the industry.
The idol has released several OSTs for K-dramas like Romantic Doctor 3, Record of Youth, Lovestruck in the City, and more.
The idol has also showcased a constant interest in the role of an MC at events and programs including The Game Caterers' HYBE Family Special, MMTG X Going Seventeen with MC JaeJae, and more.
Following the announcement of Seungkwan's possible ambassadorship as Jeju's PR, fans have been happy about his constant improvement in the industry. However, they also shared that the idol has been promoting Jeju, his hometown, for a long time, and the position was well-deserved and much expected.