What phones do Korean celebrities use?

I noticed that most Kpop idols use iPhones, I was surprised considering how ubiquitous Samsung is. After Blackpink stopped promoting with Samsung they switched to iPhones. The only k-idols I know who use Samsung phones are Suju's Heechul and Kyuhyun.
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Which phones do Korean use?

The smartphone market in South Korea is dominated by Samsung. In fact, a little under 75% of all smartphones in South Korea are made by Samsung with the other 20% being made by Apple and LG.
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Which phone do K-pop idols use?

The most common phone K-pop idols have are the IPhone 11 Pro and/or IPhone 11 Pro Max. Though, there's been idols who've owned phones lower than the Pro and Pro Max such as; J-Hope from BTS (IPhone XS)
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Do K-pop idols use Samsung or iPhone?

Many K-Pop idols already owned an iPhone before their company decided to endorse Samsung. The most common and the most logical reason why K-Pop idols use iPhones even when they are endorsing Samsung is because they already had an iPhone before the endorsing started.
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Do K-pop idols have their own phone?

According to what many K-pop idols have said so far, performers are often only allowed access to their personal phones after they have won first place in a music show.
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Kpop idol's Phone 2020



Is there any Indian KPOP Idol?

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An 18-year-old from Odisha has become the first-ever K-pop artist from India. Sriya Lenka will be joining the South Korean girl group Blackswan, along with Gabriela Dalcin from Brazil. Blackswan's label DR Music announced the addition of new members in an Instagram post.
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Do Koreans like iphones?

In fact, most South Koreans prefer Samsung smartphones for personal use, followed by LG and Apple respectively. Although Apple has been gaining traction in this market, a recent survey showed a decrease in the usage of Apple's iOS among South Korean smartphone users.
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Why is BLACKPINK not allowed to use iPhone?

YG Entertainment girl group BLACKPINK are currently endorsed by Samsung, meaning they are backed by Apple's biggest rival. This is sad news for all the BLINKs who are iPhone users who want to hand their phones over to the girls to get a selfie from them, as they are not allowed to be seen promoting Apple products.
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Why do BLACKPINK only use Samsung?

Samsung can't control what phones BLACKPINK use. And since BLACKPINK is such a big group, Samsung doesn't want to do anything that could ruin their sponsorship with them! Of course, Samsung probably don't like BLACKPJNK showing their real phones, but they can't do anything about it! I hope this helped!
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What phone is BTS using?

This isn't the first time BTS has teamed up with Samsung and the pop phenoms. The group released their own BTS versions of Samsung's Galaxy S20 Plus phone, and the Galaxy Buds Plus earphones, earlier this summer.
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What phone does Blackpink rosé use?

Not just at the fashion gala, Rosé posted a mirror selfie on her Instagram and she used an iPhone 12 Pro Max for that.
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What phone is Blackpink using in 2021?

The Snowdrop star recently switched to the iPhone 13 and shared the news on her Instagram account. Not everyone appreciated the fact that the BLACKPINK member switched to iPhone so quickly. Earlier, many BLACKPINK members were given exclusive models of Samsung devices.
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Why do KDramas use Samsung?

Because these mobile phones are lifestyle devices, seeing them as PPL (product placement) as the K-fans call it, make the most sense because mobile phones are lifestyle devices, and seeing them because the KDramas show a semblance of what life is like now alongside these lifestyle devices.
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Is iPhone famous in Korea?

iPhones are actually very popular in South Korea. Ironic considering that Apple's main competitor is from South Korea. If you have an iPhone in South Korea it is seen as being more trendy and cool since iPhones are from the US and their design is pretty cool.
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Which mobile is best in Korea?

Best Phones South Korea
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max KRW 1,307,810.
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G KRW 1,426,810.
  • Sony Xperia 1 III KRW 1,630,300.
  • Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate KRW 1,844,500.
  • Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate N/A.
  • Asus ROG Phone 6 Ultimate N/A.
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus KRW 1,785,000.
  • Oppo Find X3 Pro KRW 1,666,000.
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Why is Samsung famous in Korea?

Samsung specializes in the production of a wide variety of consumer and industry electronics, including appliances, digital media devices, semiconductors, memory chips, and integrated systems. It has become one of the most-recognizable names in technology and produces about a fifth of South Korea's total exports.
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Do K-pop idols use iPhones?

I noticed that most Kpop idols use iPhones, I was surprised considering how ubiquitous Samsung is. After Blackpink stopped promoting with Samsung they switched to iPhones. The only k-idols I know who use Samsung phones are Suju's Heechul and Kyuhyun.
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Is BTS Samsung ambassador?

World-famous K-pop boy group BTS collaborated with Samsung Mobile yet again to launch an exciting gadget that has impressed people around the world. Samsung roped in the boy group as their global brand ambassadors for their smartphones in 2020 and had launched the S20 plus edition.
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Is BTS sponsored by Samsung?

BTS have a highly visible partnership with South Korean electronics giant Samsung, a maker of Android phones and a rival to iPhone maker Apple.
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Is BLACKPINK no longer sponsored by Samsung?

Fans quickly came to Jisoo's defense and reminded everyone that Blackpink's contract with Samsung ended over a year ago.
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Is BLACKPINK ambassador of Samsung?

Pointing out that Jisoo and her fellow Blackpink members Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé had an endorsement deal with South Korean brand Samsung in 2019, haters scoffed, “She has no loyalty”, “I would be furious if I were the advertisers”, and “This is why I don't buy products endorsed by idols! They don't use it themselves.”
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What phones do red velvet use?

5REDVELVET on Twitter: "Red Velvet Phones • Irene - iPhone 6plus • Wendy - iPhone 6 • Joy - Samsung Galaxy Note IV • Yeri - iPhone 6plus http://t.co/JJqrWWuawI" / Twitter.
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Is Apple cheap in Korea?

Yes, it is costly. But, this is not the only problem by Seoul, but in many countries of the 3rd world, the price of Apple products is so much high than those in the US. As you may know, the US market is the cheapest place for every commodity which was made in factories.
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Do Koreans only use Samsung phones?

So the majority will be using Samsung. However, the popularity of apple products are very high among the younger generation. So roughly 40+ majority uses Samsung and 20 below favor iPhones. Since Koreans were using android before the introduction to iOS, its natural for Samsung to be favored.
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Is iPhone not allowed in Korea?

The South Korean Communications Commission will now permit Apple to sell its iPhone within the country, which could open up competition and spur innovation from cell phone manufacturers Samsung and LG.
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