Article: "iPhone shot!" Curiosity led by famous celebrities…Samsung in trouble
Source: Herald Economy
Samsung is in panics because of the latest 'iPhone trend' among famous idols.
In a situation where the younger generation is leaning towards iPhone, famous celebrities are releasing selcas taken with iPhone through SNS everyday. The popularity of foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 that was released to break the image that 'Galaxy = Dad Phone' could also be halved further raising concerns for Samsung.
Popular girl group IVE's Ahn Yu-jin also took a selca showing off her bob style on SNS. The iPhone Yu-jin is holding is attracting a lot of attention as much as her new short bob.
Even Blackpink who previous worked as Samsung Galaxy models revealed their use of iPhones after concluding contract. Jisoo wrote, "Wow, barely changed it! New phone, cute case."
At the time, many comments were posted criticizing members for "being ruthless after the contract was over" causing controversy.
Recently, New Jeans also became iPhone models and filmed their music video 'ETA' with an iPhone. They were also discovered going on stage to perform and filmed with an iPhone causing controversy.
According to a recent survey conducted by Gallup Korea, the younger generation's preference for iPhones is getting worse. Among domestic users, those aged 18-29 had an overwhelmingly high iPhone ratio of 65% with only 32% with a Samsung Galaxy. Analysts say that famous celebrities' preference for iPhones is effecting iPhone use by younger generations.
Regarding the problematic increasing iPhone purchase bias among teens and 20s generation, Samsung CEO Roh Tae-moon stated, "It isn't desirable that there's a such a high preference at a certain age and low for another." Parents lamented, "I'm getting headaches because kids are begging to buy an iPhone after seeing celebrity selcas."
- [+4,093, -233] She's in a Galaxy CF sucking up honey but is promoting iPhones on her own on SNS... really smart!
- [+2,547, -889] If you're a Korean you should be thinking about our country's economy and only use a Samsung phone so that we can remain competitive in the global market. This is why people are saying there's no patriotism among kids these days. If even idols and celebrities aren't trying to be loyal how do you expect young kids to be? Idols need to be an positive example to these kids who copy everything they do.
- [+1,128, -299] Ah.. what a country where reporters get to write this and that daily about other people's preferences...
- [+641, -14] She promoting Apple, a competitor, with zero payment ㅋㅋㅋ
- [+446, -2] What a contradiction.. she's putting out CFs saying 'selcas are better with Galaxy' but on SNS uploading things like this.
- [+294, -16] "Jisoo also posted an iPhone selca on SNS and said, 'Wow, barely changed it! New phone, cute case!..' Barely changed it?!! Is she crazy?!
- [+243, -16] If you don't like Galaxy you shouldn't be out filming CFs!!! Really pisses me off f*ck
- [+218, -10] Meanwhile BTS Suga at a recent overseas concert shouted, "No iPhone, only Galaxy!' and only took selcas with fans who have Galaxy.
- [+198, -4] This is why fame is a cancer! These idols care about nothing but money! Stop being sidekicks in someone else's life and use your brain cells. Be a main character in your own life. Stop buying luxury bags, phones or clothing because a celebrity is wearing it. Make your own choices!
- [+226, -38] She's able to make a living as a Korean because of Samsung but is promoting a competitor brand for free.. this is how far our country has fallen.
- [+162, -8] Did Jisoo really write 'barely changed it' after concluding their Samsung contract?! Wow, is that a human?
- [+128, -7] The generation that's going to suffer the worst if Samsung goes bankrupt and out of business is them ㅋㅋㅋ
- [+94, -3] They don't care about our country! They only want to make money.
- [+83, -22] Yu-jin really lost the plot.. f*cking out of touch!