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Who are the new muses for cosmetic brands?

By Sarah ChenKorea
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An idol group “Seventeen” was  recently selected as a cosmetic model for another brand. The cosmetic brand ‘TheSaem’ said it has chosen the idol “Seventeen” as a new global eco-star.

Seventeen will be working on a variety of product lines including the Global Eco Brand Identity as well as the Skincare Urban Eco Series.

Official sources said, “‘Seventeen’ has been loved in Korea and abroad because it is a pure and cheerful boy-like image. Therefore, it matches the image of the global eco-brand ‘TheSaem’”.

Meanwhile, Seventeen is an idol group with talented production capacity, which is known as a self-produced idol, and it has fans not only among the teens but also among the 20s and 30s.

In addition, singer and actress Soo Ji will become a new model of global beauty brand ‘Lancome’.

An official source said for the beauty brand Lancome that Soo Ji will act as a new model of Lancome after actor Kim Go-eun. Lee said, “Suji is an artist who constantly faces new challenges in both music and acting, and her dignified and beautiful appearance has been chosen as a new model for Lancome, in line with the brand value of cheering for the true happiness of women.”

Sources confirm that Soo Ji finished her photo shoot with Lancome in Australia last month and plans to continue her career as a full-fledged brand model in the near future.

Soo Ji posted Lancome cosmetics model picture on her own instagram on the same day and made a lot of efforts to promote it. The photo shows 315,354 “Likes” in nine hours.

Soo Ji was a long-term model of LG Household & Healthcare’s The Face Shop since April 2013, which has contributed greatly to brand recognition and sales.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific product lines will Seventeen be promoting for TheSaem?

A.

Seventeen will be working on a variety of product lines for TheSaem, including the Global Eco Brand Identity, as well as the Skincare Urban Eco Series. This partnership aims to align with their pure and cheerful boy-like image.

Q.

What is the primary reason Lancome chose Soo Ji as their new model?

A.

Lancome chose Soo Ji because she is an artist who constantly faces new challenges in music and acting. Her dignified and beautiful appearance aligns with the brand's value of cheering for the true happiness of women.

Q.

How long was Soo Ji a model for her previous cosmetic brand, The Face Shop?

A.

Soo Ji was a long-term model for LG Household & Healthcare's The Face Shop, having started in April 2013. Her work with them significantly contributed to brand recognition and sales during her tenure.

Q.

What evidence is there of Soo Ji's immediate impact as a Lancome model?

A.

Soo Ji posted a Lancome cosmetics model picture on her Instagram, which garnered 315,354 'Likes' within nine hours. This shows an immediate and strong public engagement with her new role.

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