IVE's Jang Won Young faced criticism for her choice of smartphone after attending a Samsung event.

The 'Unpacked' event by Samsung took place on July 26 in South Korea, where Jang Won Young was present as a notable celebrity in the front row.

During the event, she appeared alongside American actress Sydney Sweeney, showcasing Samsung's new ZFlip5 phone while taking a selfie together.

Later, Jang Won Young shared the selfie on her Instagram, but both netizens and media outlets noticed a black heart emoji in the post, which is exclusive to iPhones.

This sparked criticism towards the star, with some questioning her allegiance to Samsung, while others came to her defense, arguing that she wasn't an official Samsung model.

However, it's worth noting that she has been part of Samsung campaigns before as an endorsement model for SK Telecom.

In a separate incident, Jang Won Young also received backlash for her reaction to a young child approaching her.

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Fans eagerly waiting for Episode 9 of Love Scout will have to wait a little longer! Instead of the next episode, SBS has decided to air a special broadcast on January 31st.

According to the production team, this special episode will be aired on Friday, January 31st, at 10 PM KST, while Episode 9 is now set to broadcast on Saturday, February 1st, at 9:50 PM KST.

To keep fans entertained, Love Scout has also dropped new behind-the-scenes photos in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday! The newly released cuts highlight Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s passionate performances.

Han Ji Min radiates her signature bright and lovely energy on set, while Lee Jun Hyuk fully immerses himself in his role, paying attention to every detail. The two actors’ dedication shines through, making the drama’s romance even more captivating!

The behind-the-scenes shots also showcase Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s undeniable chemistry. One particular photo has fans swooning—Han Ji Min flashes a bright smile while Lee Jun Hyuk playfully places a finger on her head, showing their effortless bond.

Their close proximity adds a sophisticated and mature charm that’s hard to miss. With their romance officially blooming in Episode 8, fans can’t wait to see how their love story unfolds!

On January 30th, the production team shared a warm message, saying, “We hope everyone had a wonderful Lunar New Year holiday.”

They continued, “Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s chemistry has always been top-tier. They are already perfect actors, but they continue to exchange ideas and work hard to create even deeper emotions on screen.”

The team also teased what’s coming next, saying, “With only four episodes left, Ji Yoon and Eun Ho will help each other grow through a more mature love. Please stay with Love Scout until the very end!”

With emotions running high and only a few episodes left, fans are more excited than ever to see how this romance will develop. Will Ji Yoon and Eun Ho get their happy ending? Stay tuned!

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