The Petition to SBS

Here is the letter, directions to send are below. Please read everything very carefully (read it three times, if you must).


To Whom It May Concern,

As a citizen of a foreign country, I am saddened to hear of the news that Seoul Broadcasting System will no longer allow their programs to be exposed on the global website, YouTube.  I thoroughly enjoy the programs you broadcast, from dramas to variety to music.  While it is understandable that SBS wants to protect their copyrighted programs, it also is highly unfair to a large overseas fan base.  Viewers from all continents search for your programs online, as this is the only way those who are not presently living in South Korea are able to enjoy what you have to offer.

You might be shocked to learn that there are thousands around the world who adore your programs, many of whom do not speak the Korean language. So many of us relate to the characters in dramas, we can feel every emotion the actors portray in such dramas like Oh My Lady and Coffee House. We love seeing clips of our favorite musicians opening their hearts to their fans on shows like Strong Heart and making us laugh to the point of tears on Star King.

Where will we watch such shows when you completely remove them from the internet? Please remember that, although you might not know quite how many of us there are outside your country's borders, we do exist. Please do not forget about us. We are your loyal viewers as well.

I request that the Seoul Broadcasting System create their own YouTube account, much like the entertainment companies YG Entertainment and SM Entertainment have done. On this account, you will be able to please your international fans by uploading episodes of the latest aired drama and variety shows. Not only will you please us, but you will also gain our respect and appreciation for listening and catering to our needs. A person should not have to be a Korean citizen in order to enjoy a program broadcasted by SBS.

On behalf of your international fans, we hope that you consider our request carefully and hear our voices. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
(First and LastName)
(Country)



Please READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING! Follow the directions very carefully for this!

If you choose to send this letter via mail, copy and paste it into a blank word document (Microsoft Word, Works, whatever you have). Please type your first and last name along with your country. This is extremely important! When you paste the letter, it might look all jumbled. Please refer back to this post to check the format. There should be a space between each paragraph! Other than that, you do not need to edit or change anything in this letter (please don't).

Mail the letter to:

Mr. Yoon Se-young
SBS Broadcasting Center
920 Mok-dong
Seoul
158-051
South Korea

(This is the Chairman of SBS).

If you choose to send this letter via email, copy and paste it into the body of an email (no attachments). Please type your first and last name along with your country. This is extremely important! When you paste the letter, it might look all jumbled. Please refer back to this post to check the format. There should be a space between each paragraph! Other than that, you do not need to edit or change anything in this letter (please don't).

Email the letter to:

jycho@sbs.co.kr

(This is the man in charge of International Relations). The subject should be "Petition to SBS" or something along those lines. No "PLEASE READ" or anything, because I can guarantee you, he won't read it.

Please do this as quickly as possible and please pass this along to as many people as you can! Once you've sent it, let me know by leaving a comment or telling me on Twitter.

TKPA