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Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang appointed as “Cultural Ambassador”

Posted on January 19, 2010 by sookyeong

Both five-member groups Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang received the exceptional recognition of being “Cultural Ambassadors.”

The private organization from the Cultural Tourism Board, the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE) stated, “Due to the contributions they have made in the development of the cultural aspect through popular music, we have decided to appoint/award them as ‘Cultural Ambassadors’ as a form of recognition.”

They have produced the most number of successful album records even in such a difficult period of time in the music industry, and have been energetically involved in both local and overseas activities; these are the main reasons behind this award.

A representative from KOFICE said, “This honor was awarded based on those who have contributed to the cultural industry on a yearly basis. Every year, this award has been given to those working in the cultural field, but this year is an exception as it has been given to idol groups.”

They added, “As both Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang are busy with their schedules, the official announcement will be made later in January.”

Original source:  KOFICE
translated by: sshutingg @ OneTVXQ.com

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33 Responses

  1. jia, on January 19, 2010 at 11:30 pm said:

    Bigbang FTW!!!=)

  2. fulltime-VIP, on January 19, 2010 at 4:42 pm said:

    congrats to BIGBANG!!
    n to DBSK too!!
    ~they really deserve this!!~
    BIGBANG FIGHTING!!

  3. foreverepik_fan, on January 19, 2010 at 1:12 pm said:

    CONGRATS TO BOTH GROUPS!

  4. well..., on January 19, 2010 at 11:29 am said:

    this is BIG, congrats xD
    dbsk bbs, hang in there >,<

  5. kimjaeki, on January 19, 2010 at 9:23 am said:

    he really look like jaejoong and is not asian D:

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/venezuela/PANAGIOTIOS-CARUNIS-GIL/153956395519?ref=search&sid=1128530044.3520735917..1#/photo.php?pid=4934440&id=153956395519

  6. kimjaeki, on January 19, 2010 at 9:18 am said:

    he really look like jaejoong and is not asian D:

  7. Anonymous, on January 19, 2010 at 9:14 am said:

    he really look like jaejoong and is not asian D:

  8. Anonymous, on January 19, 2010 at 9:13 am said:

    this boy really look like jaejoong and is not asian D:

  9. ....., on January 19, 2010 at 8:24 am said:

    TVXQ and Big Bang need to comeback !
    They need to show all the rookies what KPOP’s really about.

  10. andrelle, on January 19, 2010 at 7:59 am said:

    Yay! Congrats Big Bang and TVXQ! 🙂

  11. marialevip, on January 19, 2010 at 7:29 am said:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  12. OHAYYY!, on January 19, 2010 at 6:10 am said:

    I miss WonSoKa line. DBSK[as 5]-BB[w/o gd controversy]-SUJU[as 13]-2PM[as 7]-SS501-SHINEE. Lee Hyori all promoting at the same time back in 2008.

    KPOP is definitely losing its touch. Originality, creativity, individuality etc. is not there anymore.

    No offense to the rookies and newly debuted groups, but it was far much better when it was only [the groups I mentioned above] promoting.

    ps. i forgot to mention artists that was promoting back then. too many to mention.

  13. Poppy07, on January 19, 2010 at 6:08 am said:

    Awesome congratz to Big Bang and Dbsk yay! we really need both groups back in korea they need to show other groups how its done u know not that I don’t like the other groups but bb and dbsk are my first loves they got me into kpop

    • Sophia, on January 19, 2010 at 11:49 am said:

      Same here!!!

      Other groups can come and go but I will never stop supporting Big Bang and DBSK (both of them!)

      As they say, you never forget your first love.

  14. sarah, on January 19, 2010 at 4:38 am said:

    you go Big Bang my babies!! congrats to DBSK too 🙂 its a sign to come back to Korea and show those newbies what the kings of kpop are capable of!

    • imme, on January 19, 2010 at 4:50 am said:

      SO TRUE!! they need to come back lol (not saying the new ones are bad or anything ^^) I miss them
      .. congratz to them

      congratz to Big Bang as well!!

    • Kim, on January 19, 2010 at 5:39 am said:

      I know. No offense to the rookies but I miss the oldies like Big Bang, DBSK, Hyori & etc.

      • anonymousss, on January 19, 2010 at 8:46 am said:

        me too.

        but um, if bb and dbsk are oldies, then hyori is beyond oldies. haha. no disrespect, i dont mean in terms of looks, i mean in terms of longevity in the business

  15. H0TTESTW0NDERFULViP, on January 19, 2010 at 4:31 am said:

    congrats! Both of them deserved it. 🙂
    BB & DBSK <33

  16. naleeya, on January 19, 2010 at 3:53 am said:

    Big Bang!!!!!!!!!

  17. rina, on January 19, 2010 at 3:27 am said:

    ah congrats Both of them !
    BIG BANG ❤

  18. meegs, on January 19, 2010 at 3:21 am said:

    …All the while G-Dragon is in all this trouble. Someone explain this to me. e_e;;

    • Netizen, on January 19, 2010 at 4:02 am said:

      Shut up.

      Why bring other things in!? Just congratulate and move on, dumbasssss!

      I can see why people think GD fans are crazy. People like YOU make them want to go crazy and look crazy.

      • meegs, on January 19, 2010 at 4:07 am said:

        ..Um.
        I was just saying it was weird that part of the government is trying to get G-Dragon in trouble, while a different part is giving them award. I don’t understand how they can award and criticize at the same time.
        Read more carefully next time, please.

      • ...., on January 19, 2010 at 4:07 am said:

        dude you need to calm down.

      • Pam, on January 19, 2010 at 4:12 am said:

        Why don’t you calm down dumbassss?

        I think she was just pointing out how strange it is that GD can be in all of this hot water about corrupting the youth and yet at the same time, be part of a group picked to represent Korea to the world. It shows a definite disconnect in the way he’s being viewed.

        Congratulations to both DBSK and BB. They deserve it.

    • naninoona, on January 19, 2010 at 4:23 am said:

      well @meegs, you didn’t exactly word your comment properly. can’t really blame her for jumping on you like that. your comment was pretty vague. if you didn’t explain it, i would’ve thought you were bashing as well.

      but i agree. i don’t understand how one party is awarding them ambassador titles and the other party wants to put em in jail. it’s really funny ……and sad.

      anyway, on behalf of VIPs, i apologize cuz she blew up on you like that. we really don’t need anymore haters on our tails.

  19. cece, on January 19, 2010 at 3:05 am said:

    CONGRATS
    Dong Bang’s pic is horribly photoshopped though:/

  20. jgs, on January 19, 2010 at 2:57 am said:

    yay congrats to both!

    BigBangShinki for the win!

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