The internet became popularized after 2000, right?

I remember the commercials for Durunet, Hanaro Telecom, Megapass, and the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
I also remember Lee Beom-soo appearing in the Megapass ads.
"Try and catch up with Steve Yoo if you can"
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