IVE’s Jang Won Young received some backlash from netizens for using her iPhone after attending a Samsung event.
The backlash started after Jang Won Young posted a photo of herself on Instagram using her iPhone. Some netizens criticized her for using an iPhone, while others defended her, saying she wasn’t an official Samsung model and she was free to use whatever phone she wanted.
Jang Won Young was one of the celebrities attending Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea on July 26, 2023. She sat in the front row and featured in the show and tell segment with American actress Sydney Sweeney. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Selfie with Sweeney
This isn’t the first time a K-pop idol has been criticized for using a phone other than the brand they endorse. In 2021, BLACKPINK’s Jennie was criticized for using an iPhone after featured in a Samsung ad.
Jang Won Young used the black heart emoji in her Instagram post, which was iPhone exclusive. This led some netizens to criticize her for using an iPhone after attending a Samsung event.
