Opinions among internet users are split over NewJeans' decision to use iPhones for the ending shots during their performance on stage.

A post on an online forum praised the group for their "innovative techniques" in concluding their song "ETA" on the recent episode of 'Inkigayo.' Each member took turns holding an Apple iPhone 14 Pro to record themselves.

Fans quickly recognized that the phone used in the performance was the same one featured in the official "ETA" music video as part of a corporate commission.

While some netizens found the gesture fresh and innovative, others criticized it, arguing that using product placement on stage was excessive.

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Additionally, one user raised the question of whether the broadcasting station, SBS, received compensation for the promotional display.

Despite the mixed reactions, netizens collectively acknowledged that this might be the first-ever case of product placement in a music program.

While sponsorships from luxury clothing brands are common, this instance introduced a unique commissioned product on stage in the form of a camera.

Netizens comments:

"I'm not sure if this was the right move for a music program, though."

"Seems like they suddenly decided to go for product placement… it's a bit odd."

"I personally didn't find it uncomfortable at all. In fact, I thought it was pretty innovative."

"I love the creativity of using a phone for the ending shots!"

"The image quality difference between the phone and a studio camera is noticeable."

"Wow, I never even considered the possibility of product placement in a music show."

"I think it was a bad move. The phone's camera isn't on par with a studio camera's techniques."

"It feels like this is taking capitalism to the extreme."

What are your thoughts?

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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