Violinist Ko Jmi. (Photo: Courtersy of Ko Jmi)Hanoi (VNA/VNS) - Amusic video featuring breathtaking views of Vietnam and sweet violin melodiesis the result of Republic of Korean musician Ko Jmi’s seven years living in Vietnam,particularly her two years’ experience travelling throughout the country.
“The idea of a music video featuring Vietnam took shape from my love for thecountry and my experience living here. I would like to express my love for Vietnamas well as introduce its stunning destinations through this music video,” saidKo.
The video highlighting the artist playing Xin Chao Viet Nam (HelloVietnam), dressed in a traditional ao dai, takes viewers fromthe north’s grand mountain ranges to the crystal blue beaches and the MekongRiver in the south, seen from an aerial view. The ancient coastal trading townof Hoi An also appears as a lively backdrop Ko’s violin playing.
During seven years as aprofessional violinist, Ko played hundreds of performances in the Republic of Koreaand abroad.
The 36-year-old artist lived and studied in the Philippines. She moved to Vietnamwhen her husband was sent to work in HCM City in 2010. Things were not easy atfirst.
“Due to the language barrier, I had to rely on others and found it hard toadapt to the living environment here,” said Ko. “Initially, I was unfamiliarwith the working environment. It seemed much more flexible than in Korea, andpunctuality was lax sometimes."
Though living here with her family, she still felt lonely.
“There were times that Iwanted to give up and return to Korea,” said Ko.
“And then I decided to take a diving lesson although I am scared of water. Ijust wanted to overcome my weakness and fear,” she said. “Eventually I coulddive from 60 metres and that changed my perspective on things and life.”
“I have learned a lotfrom that experience and have become more open. The longer I lived here, themore friends I had. I had a chance to befriend many Vietnamese artists, wholater gave me kind support and encouragement,” she said.
“What I love the most about people here is that they may look distant at first,yet once I know them, they turn out to be genuinely friendly and verysupportive."
Ko travelled more and gradually discovered more similarities between the twocountries.
“I love the tropical climate and beautiful beaches here. Vung Tau, Phan Thietare among my favourite destinations, and diving is one of my favouriteactivities to refresh myself.
“When travelling and shooting in Da Nang, I had a chance to meet and talk withlocals. I was so impressed by people here, who wake up early in the morning andare very hard-working. The women here, like in my home country, have a slim andfragile appearance but are actually the strong ones, who can take care of thewhole family,” said Ko.
After celebrating theLunar New Year in Vietnam for several years, she also found that the twocountries “shared many New Year customs. In the RoK, on the first day of theyear, family members sit together, cook tok-guk and play traditional games.Women wear hanbok and cook."
As in Vietnam, the first day of the New Year is an occasion for family reunion,she said. This year, she celebrated the Lunar New Year.
“It was such a good time as my family was all here and I have many Vietnamesecolleagues and friends who came around.”
“At this point, my only difficulty living in Vietnam is my limited Vietnamesecomprehension. I am currently spending two hours each day to learn thelanguage,” she said.
“That the music video is warmly welcomed by the Vietnamese music lovers is greatlymeaningful to me because this special video expresses my love for Vietnam. Oneof my dreams is to travel across the world playing for those who suffer neglectand despair."-VNA
“The idea of a music video featuring Vietnam took shape from my love for thecountry and my experience living here. I would like to express my love for Vietnamas well as introduce its stunning destinations through this music video,” saidKo.
The video highlighting the artist playing Xin Chao Viet Nam (HelloVietnam), dressed in a traditional ao dai, takes viewers fromthe north’s grand mountain ranges to the crystal blue beaches and the MekongRiver in the south, seen from an aerial view. The ancient coastal trading townof Hoi An also appears as a lively backdrop Ko’s violin playing.
During seven years as aprofessional violinist, Ko played hundreds of performances in the Republic of Koreaand abroad.
The 36-year-old artist lived and studied in the Philippines. She moved to Vietnamwhen her husband was sent to work in HCM City in 2010. Things were not easy atfirst.
“Due to the language barrier, I had to rely on others and found it hard toadapt to the living environment here,” said Ko. “Initially, I was unfamiliarwith the working environment. It seemed much more flexible than in Korea, andpunctuality was lax sometimes."
Though living here with her family, she still felt lonely.
“There were times that Iwanted to give up and return to Korea,” said Ko.
“And then I decided to take a diving lesson although I am scared of water. Ijust wanted to overcome my weakness and fear,” she said. “Eventually I coulddive from 60 metres and that changed my perspective on things and life.”
“I have learned a lotfrom that experience and have become more open. The longer I lived here, themore friends I had. I had a chance to befriend many Vietnamese artists, wholater gave me kind support and encouragement,” she said.
“What I love the most about people here is that they may look distant at first,yet once I know them, they turn out to be genuinely friendly and verysupportive."
Ko travelled more and gradually discovered more similarities between the twocountries.
“I love the tropical climate and beautiful beaches here. Vung Tau, Phan Thietare among my favourite destinations, and diving is one of my favouriteactivities to refresh myself.
“When travelling and shooting in Da Nang, I had a chance to meet and talk withlocals. I was so impressed by people here, who wake up early in the morning andare very hard-working. The women here, like in my home country, have a slim andfragile appearance but are actually the strong ones, who can take care of thewhole family,” said Ko.
After celebrating theLunar New Year in Vietnam for several years, she also found that the twocountries “shared many New Year customs. In the RoK, on the first day of theyear, family members sit together, cook tok-guk and play traditional games.Women wear hanbok and cook."
As in Vietnam, the first day of the New Year is an occasion for family reunion,she said. This year, she celebrated the Lunar New Year.
“It was such a good time as my family was all here and I have many Vietnamesecolleagues and friends who came around.”
“At this point, my only difficulty living in Vietnam is my limited Vietnamesecomprehension. I am currently spending two hours each day to learn thelanguage,” she said.
“That the music video is warmly welcomed by the Vietnamese music lovers is greatlymeaningful to me because this special video expresses my love for Vietnam. Oneof my dreams is to travel across the world playing for those who suffer neglectand despair."-VNA
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