Valentino’s Newest K-Pop Idol Ambassadors Sparks Divided Response Online

Recently, a Nate Pann post went viral, garnering over 32,000 views, about the differences in promotions among IVE members.

Most recently, Rei and Liz were selected as Valentino ambassadors. However, the post expressed frustration with the lack of news reports and promotions for the girls.

Rei and Liz became Valentino ambassadors, but they haven’t posted a single article or official post about it. Fans only found out about it after they left for Paris (The announcement was made on the Valentino KakaoTalk channel).

— OP

Personally, I find it a bit odd that the two are brand ambassadors for the same brand. Anyway, I’m glad that they finally became ambassadors. I’m looking forward to the Paris fashion show.

— OP

The OP felt that it was up to the company to make or break their artists.

“Even with Leeseo and Gucci, it looked like it was happening, but didn’t. Gaeul suddenly got a personal ad after fans complained about her having zero ads. Yujin hasn’t had a single personal ad in over half a year.

Looking at other companies, it seems ambassadors and advertisements are at the company’s discretion. Starship only knows how to produce albums and hold concerts, but they don’t know how to raise the value of their artists. This is where Starship’s incompetence really shines.”

— OP

However, netizens had differing opinions regarding the matter.

• “They are both pretty, but Liz kind of looks like a ghost, and Rei always looks sad…can’t they change their image?”
• “Not sure about them, but mostly big companies grab ads for their idols.”
• “Honestly, it doesn’t suit them.”
• “Congrats to them!”
• “Starship doesn’t do this. If they had done even just as half as much as other companies, the group would’ve been more famous.”
• “Are you sure they are ambassadors and not just sponsored? I’ve seen one member being selected for brands, but have never seen two members chosen as ambassadors for the same brand.”