BTS and BLACKPINK are considered as the two most popular Kpop groups today and have a large fan base around the world. Although they are two different boy and girl groups, with equal popularity to each other, many times the two groups are put on the scale to compare.
Especially recently, BTS and BLACKPINK suddenly became a topic of discussion among netizens after the кσяєαn media praised BTS's loyalty, specifically SUGA to Samsung products. The article points out two different action states of the two groups as the representative of this кσяєαn phone brand.
This topic quickly attracted mixed opinions and here is what K-media mentioned and comments from netizens:
There was a recent speech by the President of South кσяєα that you probably couldn't help but notice. That was the speech given by South кσяєαn President Yoon Suk-yeol in Washington during his high-profile visit. Standing before the US Congress and the US president, he said in English that: "Even if you didn't know my name, you may know BTS and BLACKPINK".
It can be said that BTS and BLACKPINK are leading in the Kpop world today. We can also recognize this position of the two groups when leading brands around the world have chosen members of BTS and BLACKPINK as their global ambαssadors. Take a look at how Dior signed both Jisoo and Jimin, Tiffany&Co. owns Rosé and Jimin while CELINE has LISA and V as ambαssadors…
Besides, one of the other brands that also have BTS and BLACKPINK as advertising models is Samsung - which is receiving attention recently when K-media puts the two groups on the scale. Specifically, it stems from SUGA's viral moment on social media during his recent concert.
During his concert, SUGA held a surprise event for fans saying that he would take a 'selfie' with fans' smartphones. However, when fans' iPhones were held out in front of him, SUGA boldly stated that he only accepts Samsung Galaxy phones and won't get a chance for iPhones.
When SUGA said: "This is Galaxy,….no iPhone, no iPhone!" and "So from now on if you guys offer me your phones, only Galaxy, no iPhone". This statement quickly caught on and fans burst out laughing at his honest reaction.
Not only that, SUGA continues his pαssionate advertising tribute to the кσяєαn phone brand when he comes up with a sticker that is affixed to the back of his smartphone and says it is a product for the кσяєαn brand. exclusively for Samsung during a live broadcast. He revealed and praised: "This is a tour merch, it suits the Galaxy right? Samsung must be laughing right now. This is the true model".
SUGA also didn't hesitate to say that Samsung asked him to promote their products and he did it enthusiastically. He even revealed that even his TV at home is from the Samsung Electronics brand: "Samsung wants me to advertise Samsung Electronics. I can do it. My TV is also Samsung".
After these moments of SUGA and Samsung went viral, K-media raved about his loyalty to the brand. Not only that, but they also pointed out that the other members of BTS have always shown themselves to be very devoted ambαssadors for the brand. It's not hard to catch any BTS member taking a selfie with Samsung's folding phone!
Meanwhile, on YouTube, many videos and comments from кσяєαns also expressed their satisfaction with what SUGA is doing. There were comments like: “He is a real patriot. I salute you", "Go ahead and appoint a Samsung Honorary Ambαssador for SUGA", "Have you seen anything yet? Lee Jae-yong nim? (Chairman of Samsung Corporation)",...
Therefore, K-media continues to point out the difference between BTS and BLACKPINK when both are advertising models of this brand. While they were praising SUGA, they mentioned that after the limited edition of 'Galaxy A80 Blackpink Edition' came out in 2021, BLACKPINK was spotted using 'iPhone' after a short time when the contract expired.
After this topic was raised, it received mixed reviews. Many people believe that this conclusion is demeaning to BLACKPINK's honor because they are allowed to use other brands' products after the end of the contract. During the time the group was modeling for Samsung, they also did not use iPhones from fans during their concerts.
Others think that K-media is right to praise BTS for always supporting кσяєαn products. Even as BTS acts as ambαssadors for the 'Galaxy S20' line and foldable phones, they're still promoting other new Samsung products.
In particular, SUGA is also the one who produced "Over the Horizon", which is supposed to be the default ringtone for Galaxy smartphones in 2021. Even 2 years ago, he was bold. revealed discomfort about features on Apple Music and suggested users use Samsung's service and it was completely authentic.
In general, the controversy is still happening and fans on both sides have their own arguments. But there's no denying that both BTS and BLACKPINK have contributed to the success of brands and even countries!
