[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] The three major telecom companies will simultaneously begin pre-orders for Samsung Electronics' flagship smartphone Galaxy S23 series starting from the 7th.
SKT’s ‘KISS to Galaxy’ Promotion with Hotel VVIP Package Benefits
SK Telecom announced on the 6th that it will conduct pre-orders for the Galaxy S23 from the 7th to the 13th. Activation for pre-order customers will begin on the 14th, with the official launch on the 17th.
As a basic benefit provided in collaboration with Samsung Electronics, SKT will offer a free upgrade from 256GB to 512GB when purchasing the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, or S23 Ultra through pre-order. This benefit also applies to limited edition special products launched by SKT in partnership with Starbucks and BMW Korea.
SKT has prepared the ‘KISS to Galaxy’ promotion, offering special experiential benefits such as a hotel VVIP package to customers who pre-order and purchase the Galaxy S23.
From the 14th to the 15th of next month, among customers who activate their Galaxy S23 and enter the draw, 2,323 winners will be selected. The 15 first-place winners will receive a one-day VVIP hotel experience, a Hanssem voucher worth 3 million KRW, and the option to choose one experience reflecting their persona from a duo couple matching experience. Additionally, 33 second-place winners will receive a BMW driving experience package, 55 third-place winners will get limited edition Nike Jordan sneakers, 720 fourth-place winners will receive a 10,000 KRW voucher for Baedal Minjok delivery service, and 1,500 fifth-place winners will be given a 5,000 KRW convenience store voucher.
Furthermore, SKT has prepared the ‘SKT x Galaxy S True Friend Festival’ offering one year of communication fee benefits or a Samsung ‘Galaxy Book3 360’, as well as a first-month free promotion for the T Direct Shop’s Direct Plan, three months free subscription for new T Universe subscription products, and benefits for T day and T deal.
KT Offers Subscription Vouchers for Netflix, Disney+, TVING, and More
KT will also start pre-sales for the S23 series during the same period. Customers who pre-order will receive the ‘Double Storage’ benefit, offering a 512GB device at the price of a 256GB device, along with a choice between a free SmartThings Station or a coupon to purchase the Buds2 Pro (White) plus a random Buds case for 99,000 KRW. Customers subscribing to the ‘Samsung Choice’ plan can receive the Buds2 Pro (White) for free, allowing them to enjoy all purchase benefits.
Among customers who enter the benefits during the period, a total of 2,300 will be selected by lottery to receive a Genie Music 3-month subscription (2,100 winners), and 200 customers who purchase the S23 Ultra (drawn by lottery, two tickets per person) will be invited to the ‘genie Ultra Concert’ featuring hip-hop artists.
KT has also prepared special pre-purchase benefits exclusively for KT Y customers. Among Y customers aged 29 or younger who pre-purchase the ‘Galaxy S23 series’ and enter the Y Box application event, 1,000 winners will be selected by lottery to receive the ‘Galaxy Essential Package.’ The ‘Galaxy Essential Package’ includes a Samsung 35W dual-port charger (cable not included), a Pingu Bluetooth speaker, a smartphone stand, and a Y Artist dust bag.
Common benefits for both pre-order and general purchase customers include coupons usable on the Samsung Members app such as a ‘30% discount on Galaxy Watch5 + free full cover pack coupon,’ a 4-month free trial of YouTube Premium, a 3-month unlimited subscription to Willa audiobooks, audio web novels, and classes, and a 6-month trial of Microsoft 365 Basic. General purchase customers will receive either a 100,000 KRW discount coupon or a Samsung Care+ one-year damage protection plan plus one genuine case.
KT has partnered with various OTT platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and TVING, allowing families to enjoy unlimited content together. Using the selection contract and premium family combination, OTT subscriptions are available from around 40,000 KRW per month. For the monthly subscription of 110,000 KRW Choice Special plan, customers can enjoy ▲completely unlimited 5G data ▲VVIP membership ▲OTT benefits (choose one from TVING, Disney+, Netflix) ▲plus benefits (choose one from Genie, Millie’s Library, etc.) ▲one free smart device line ▲and device insurance discounts all for about 50,000 KRW per month.
LG Uplus Offers Prize Promotions Including Paradise City Accommodation Vouchers
LG Uplus is also conducting various promotions for Galaxy S23 pre-order customers. First, customers who pre-order on the Galaxy S23 campaign page and visit stores will be entered into a draw to win prizes such as ▲Paradise City accommodation vouchers in Incheon (5 winners) ▲Galaxy Buds2 Pro (10 winners) ▲Samsung genuine fast chargers (400 winners) through the ‘WHY NOT Uplus WEEK With Galaxy S23’ event.
On the official online mall ‘Uplus.com’, a roulette event offering prizes worth a total of 50 million KRW will be held. Pre-order customers can win prizes such as ▲Bottega Veneta cassette bag (1 winner) ▲Chanel sneakers (1 winner) ▲Nintendo Switch (7 winners) ▲LEGO Ferrari F40 (7 winners). Additionally, the first 3,000 customers who write online purchase reviews will receive 50,000 KRW in KakaoPay points.
Uplus.com will also broadcast ‘Uplus Live’ six times starting at midnight on the 7th, featuring popular YouTubers ‘MR’, ‘JM’, ‘Geekble’, ‘Youngdungi’, and ‘Hardy’ introducing the Galaxy S23. Customers who apply for Galaxy S23 pre-orders during the Uplus Live broadcast will be entered into a draw to win prizes such as ▲Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (1 winner) ▲80cm Samsung Smart Monitor (1 winner) ▲Samsung C&T SSF Shop gift certificate worth 500,000 KRW (1 winner).
On the 12th, the Uplus Live broadcast will take place at the complex cultural space ‘Ilsangbi Ilsangui Teum’. New customers who join the Teum app before the live broadcast starts will be entered into a draw to receive Coffee Bean chocolates (100 winners). During the live broadcast, customers who comment on the Teum app event post with ideas for the Teum popup experience will receive prizes such as a Louis Vuitton wallet (1 winner) and Godiva ice cream coupons (60 winners). All customers who verify their viewing by submitting a screenshot will receive Coffee Bean chocolates.
Additionally, LG Uplus will hold a tournament for the popular FPS game ‘Battleground Mobile’ for pre-order customers. Prizes totaling approximately 30 million KRW include ▲1st place prize of 10 million KRW ▲2nd place prize of 5 million KRW ▲3rd place prize of 2 million KRW ▲4th to 10th place prizes of Marshall X Bridge speakers ▲23rd place prize of Galaxy S23 Ultra. The tournament will recruit 1,000 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Both pre-order customers and U+ mobile customers can participate, and applications are open on the Galaxy S23 campaign page until the 13th.
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