The way these brands treated their former ambassadors let fans down.
Nowadays, many K-pop idols sign huge endorsement deals with big fashion, cosmetics, and retail brands, both domestically and internationally. However, these brands can still treat idols “coldly”.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
Jisoo is a sought-after star by various brands around the world. In February 2021, itMICHAA selected Jisoo as the brand’s new muse. On Instagram, itMICHAA created a separate highlight story for Jisoo and also followed her personal account, promising a long-lasting collaboration.
However, after Jisoo’s contract with itMICHAA expired and actress Kim Tae Ri was appointed the new muse, itMICHAA disappointed fans by quickly unfollowing Jisoo and deleting the highlight about her from their Instagram.
BTS
One of the most popular Kpop groups right now is BTS. Seven boys consistently obtain lucrative contracts. But the Louis Vuitton company has took a fairly controversial action against the group.
Specifically, Louis Vuitton deleted the highlight story of BTS on their official Instagram. This raises questions about the fact that BTS seems to no longer hold the position of ambassador for this French brand, shocking fans.
It is known that before that, BTS claimed to be the Global Brand Ambassador of Louis Vuitton. However, the truth is not like that. According to the announcement from the French fashion house, Louis Vuitton only recognizes 7 members of BTS as House Ambassadors for the brand.
Red Velvet’s Irene
After her attitude scandal, Irene not only received a wave of criticism from the public but also received backlash from brands whom she collaborated with. It is known that at that time, the cosmetics brand Clinique, a brand for which Irene was its ambassador, removed all of her ads as well as her posters at their stores. Her thumbnail on the brand’s website after the scandal has also been changed.
The retail chain Olive Young also made its move to get rid of its relationship with Irene after her scandal. Similar to Clinique, all pictures related to the leader of Red Velvet were removed by the brand and replaced with pictures of a different ambassador.
