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K-Pop Star’s Social Media Mix-Up Sparks Debate Over Condom Brand’s Marketing Strategy

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Controversy has erupted after Eric, a member of K-pop group The Boyz, mistakenly shared photos of condoms packaged to look like Pepero snacks on social media, prompting an apology from the condom manufacturer Bareun Saenggak. The incident occurred on November 11 when Eric posted a handwritten letter to fans for [...]

The Boyz’s Eric Tests Positive for Coronavirus

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Eric, a member of the popular K-pop boy group The Boyz, tested positive for the new coronavirus Monday, the group’s agency said. The singer whose original Korean name is Son Yeong-jae was confirmed to be COVID-19 positive after having a dinner with an acquaintance who was later confirmed to [...]