Song Ga-in has once again become the face of her hometown, Jindo. The area now boasts attractions named after the singer, including a village, a road, and a park, turning her hometown into a tourist destination for her fans.
On August 18, Jindo County reappointed Song Ga-in as its promotional model. She will participate in promotional activities to highlight the region's tourism, culture, and agricultural and marine specialties. The county plans to leverage her popularity to promote local festivals such as the Myeongnyang Battle Festival and the Jindo Mystical Sea Road Festival, as well as local products like daepa (large green onion), gugija (goji berry), seaweed, abalone, and Hongju (a type of traditional liquor).
Song Ga-in is set to perform at the '2026 Myeongnyang Battle Festival,' which will take place from September 11 to 13 at the Jindo Nokjin Tourist Area and Jindo Bridge. She is expected to take the stage during the 'Myeongnyang Trot Night' event held during the festival.
Beyond her role as a promotional model, Song Ga-in's connection to her hometown is evident in the many places bearing her name. One notable location is 'Song Ga-in Village,' which is not an official administrative district but rather the former name of a village in Jindo County's Jisan-myeon, where she spent her childhood. Following her victory on TV Chosun's 'Miss Trot,' the village gained national recognition as 'Song Ga-in Village.' The Korea Tourism Organization also promotes it as a tourist destination, complete with signage and photo spots in front of her childhood home.
Jindo County has included Song Ga-in Village in its official tourist routes. The county's tourism website suggests an itinerary that connects Jindo Bridge, Jindo Dog Theme Park, Song Ga-in Village, Song Ga-in Park, and Sebang Sunset.
The road leading to the village is also named after her. 'Song Ga-in Road' is an honorary road designated by Jindo County. Established in 2020 after gathering community input, this road stretches approximately 2 kilometers in the Jisan-myeon area, lined with trees on both sides.
In addition to the village and road, there is also a park. Song Ga-in Park is located near Song Ga-in Village in Jindo County's Imhoe-myeon, Gojeong-ri. The county's official channels promote Song Ga-in Park as a tourist site that can be visited alongside Song Ga-in Village. The park features walking paths, pavilions, parking spaces, photo spots, and sculptures.
Spanning about 1.5 hectares, Song Ga-in Park is not small. Jindo County reported that in 2022, they planted 80,000 pansies in the park area of 13,473 square meters. Seasonal flowers are planted to create a space where tourists can stroll and take photos.
These three locations are not separate tourist sites but are interconnected. Jindo County's official tourism content introduces a route that links 'Song Ga-in Park → Song Ga-in Road → Song Ga-in's birthplace,' with a distance of approximately 1.5 kilometers from the park to her childhood home.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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