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big-bang-world-cup-2010In contrast to the United States where the average American might not even know the World Cup is mere weeks away, here in Korea the public is being bombarded by a dazzling array of advertisements and products specifically geared towards the upcoming finals. From banks and cell phone companies to restaurants and insurance firms, it seems that everyone is trying to suckle the World Cup teet for a few extra dollars (or Korean Won).

Perhaps the most interesting aspect is the number of musicians who are collaborating to release songs cheering on the Korean national team to victory in passionate displays of nationalist videos. Call me crazy, but I really doubt most of these guys are the die-hard soccer fans they make themselves out to be. Anyway, in a quick break from actually soccer news, take a moment to “enjoy” the sounds of the following Korean artists currently blasting throughout the Korean airwaves.

Know of any songs from other World Cup-bound nations? Be sure to post a link in the comment section!


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  • Richard

    Ha, very reminiscent of the “theme songs” commissioned for SuperBowls and the like. Oddly enough World Cup commercialism does have a presence here in the States, though it's generally directed more at foreign nationals than Americans.

  • Phomsies

    Nike dropped a bomb of an ad lasting around 2 minutes during the UEFA final. Must have seen it a half dozen times.

  • ericbreaux12

    Your right, there are some ads that play in the US although it seems most aren't necessarily backing the US Nat's, instead they just show a bunch of stars from other nations and then throw the “official world cup sponsor' tag at the end. In Korea all of the ads and sponsor deals focus solely on supporting/glorifying the Korean side.

  • sam

    South Korea's got a sh*t load of 2010 world cup songs-big bang ft kim yuna:shouts of red part2, kara: we're with you, after school: dreams again, super junior: victory korea, 2AM: No.1, 2PM: what's your celebration, T-ara: we are the one-and those are just the one's i can remember…they're really milking this thing

  • sam

    South Korea's got a sh*t load of 2010 world cup songs-big bang ft kim yuna:shouts of red part2, kara: we're with you, after school: dreams again, super junior: victory korea, 2AM: No.1, 2PM: what's your celebration, T-ara: we are the one-and those are just the one's i can remember…they're really milking this thing

  • Haj
  • Eric

    Thanks for providing a few extra links! I never said the others were great songs, just wanted to give people an idea of what Korean artists were doing for the World Cup.

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