A GTA parody video created by local government officials is drawing significant attention from gamers.

The YouTube channel 'Ulsan Nam-gu Whale Broadcasting Station TV' (hereafter Whale Broadcasting) released a parody video on the 21st, centered around the 2025 Ulsan Whale Festival. Whale Broadcasting is a channel where public relations officers from Ulsan Nam-gu showcase their own original content, having produced various parodies and AI-driven videos—ranging from American Idol to Squid Game—since 2019.

The video begins from the perspective of a pedestrian wandering the streets with a mission titled 'Ruin the Ulsan Whale Festival'. Viewers can spot various elements authentic to GTA, including the cash counter in the top-right, the wanted level star icons, the signature font, and the mobile phone and map UI.

What is particularly striking is the keen eye for detail in the camera work, which shows a deep understanding of the game. When the character crouches or jacks a car, the camera zooms in, and it transitions seamlessly into a top-down view once behind the wheel. By using close-ups and cinematic camera angles, the creators capture the distinct feeling of starting a campaign mission in the game.

The attention to detail continues throughout the production. From the subtle blur filters to the loading screens that transform the Ulsan Whale Festival and its participants into a GTA-style comic aesthetic, the creators have nailed the style. They even included those classic, chaotic moments where an unsuspecting passerby gets punched and pulled into a brawl—a staple of any GTA experience.

Netizens who watched the video have praised its high production value. Comments include: "The quality is insane," "As a long-time fan since GTA 3, the camera movement is spot on," "I don't know why public servants these days are so good at video production," "The developer could practically use this as an official trailer," and "I genuinely thought it was real gameplay."