W Korea on breast cancer campaign controversy: 'We have nothing to say'

 

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Korean fashion magazine W Korea is facing criticism over their recent charity event. However, the magazine still hasn't issued any statement. On the evening of the 15th, the magazine held a breast cancer awareness campaign at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno, Seoul, attended by numerous celebrities and influencers.

W Korea held the 'Love Your W' charity event to raise awareness of breast cancer risks and support prevention and treatment. However, the actual event was criticized for lacking meaningful awareness messages and issues regarding the transparency around how donated funds were used.

W Korea has annually promoted the event as the 'largest charity event in South Korea.' However, the actual donations were surprisingly low compared to the glamorous event. The magazine reported to have donated about 1.1 billion KRW over the past 20 years. In contrasts, the Korea Breast Cancer Foundation's 'Pink Run,' has donated about 4.2 billion KRW over the past 24 years, which is about 4 times the amount W Korea donated.

Even the details of how donations were spent have not been transparently disclosed. All the magazine stated was that they provided breast cancer screening for about 500 people. It is reported that this year, fashion brands contributed around 30 million KRW each and jewelry brands around 5 million KRW each. With 29 participating brands, estimate suggests the total donations should near 1 billion KRW, yet records show annual donations around only 50 million KRW, leading to questions are being raised about the remaining funds.

Despite raising billions of KRW under the banners of 'charity' and 'breast cancer awareness' and using celebrities to attract donations, W Korea had not prompted any official statement regarding the series of controversies. A representative of the event told reporters, "We have nothing to say regarding the event and we haven't been contacted separately since the controversy," declining further comment.

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-Wow... How shameless.

-"Raising awareness of breast cancer risks and support prevention and treatment"?????? When did that actually happen?? All they did was promote luxury brands.

-They've been running this event for over 10 years, but only 500 people? And that was for screening, not treatment?ㅋ That's basically just health checkups for their own staff.

-We should report this to the police.

-Are they using breast cancer to get money from brands and use celebrities for free PR?? And this has been going on for 20 years??

-Let’s report this to the authorities and have it investigated.

-Let's investigate and audit them. Then maybe they'll start talking.

-Who and where should we file a complaint about this?

-They'll definitely never apologizeㅋㅋ

-Reveal where all the donations went to.

-Investigate them.

-Shut them down.

-So cowardly.

-Disclose the donations transparently. This is suspicious. We should report them.

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'Breast cancer charity event controversy' ... W Korea donated 300 M KRW to Korea Breast Cancer Foundation over 17 years

Korean fashion magazine W Korea, which hosted a breast cancer awareness campaign on October 19 for World Breast Cancer Day, is under fire for allegedly holding 'a party in the name of charity.' The magazine claimed to have donated 1.1 billion KRW in total, but the actual amount given to the Korea Breast Cancer Foundation over 17 years was confirmed to be only 300 M KRW.

According to data submitted by Rep. Lee Soojin of Democratic Party to the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee on the 17th, W Korea donated a total of 315.69 million KRW between 2007 and November 2024. Annual donations peaked at 42.82 million KRW in 2012, dropped to 5 million KRW in 2016, and no donations made from 2017 to 2023. In 2024, they donated 125.3 million KRW.

Since 2006, W Korea has hosted the annual 'Love Your W' to raise breast cancer awareness and emphasize the importance of early detection. On its website, W Korea describes the event as 'the largest charity event in South Korea,' stating to 'support the activities of Korea Breast Cancer Foundation with donated proceeds and also support screening and treatment costs for women and low-income individuals through participation campaigns.' They claimed to have donated a total of 1.1 billion KRW and provided specialized medical checkups for 500 women. However, records show much smaller contributions.

'Love Your W' is usually held at luxury hotels in Seoul, sponsored by major fashion brands that donate money or products that celebrities and influencers wear on a photo wall. This year's event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel on the 15th. Dispatch reported that 29 luxury brands, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci participated in the donation. It is estimated that W Korea collected nearly 1 billion KRW in donations this year.

This is the reason why critics argue that the actual donation amount is excessively small compared to the scale of the event's operation costs. For reference, the '2025 Pink Run' hosted by several major health organizations on the 12th collected a total of 192.59 million KRW. Furthermore, the 'Pink Run', which started in 2021, has raised a total of 4.3 billion KRW in donations up to this year.

Above all, there is criticism about how an event where celebrities gather for congratulatory performances and drink champagne can improve breast cancer awareness. This year, W Korea set the dress code as 'party look' and restricted minors due to alcohol being served. The magazine's Instagram was also filled with videos of celebrity performances and viral challenges. There were only few visible references to pink ribbons or breast cancer awareness messages, contradicting the purpose of the campaign which fueled the controversy.

As glamorous photos from the event circulated online, netizens criticized the event for being 'unrelated to improve breast cancer awareness.' Some others saying that the event 'is hurtful to the actual breast cancer patients,' and pointed out, 'What does drinking alcohol have to do with preventing breast cancer?'

Rep. Lee Soojin stated, "I understand the public's anger toward this thoughtless private event. As a member of the Health and Welfare Committee, I will continue to work with the government to expand support for women suffering from breast cancer."

Meanwhile, the number of breast cancer patients in South Korea has been rapidly increasing every year. According to the statistics, the number increased five times from 5,890 patients in 1999 to 29,528 patients in 2022. This increase is notable compared to the 2.8 times increase in the total number of overall cancer cases over the same period.

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1. [+107][-0] Hul... They lied about the donation amount? What kind of nerve do they have in this day and age?ㅋㅋ

2. [+44][-0] The National Tax Service should probably audit them. Donations are all digitized now. How much did they pocket? And how much did they receive from the brand sponsorships?... Is this why they never sold the magazine?

3. [+37][-0] At this point, I'm starting to suspect W Korea...

4. [+17][-0] Considering they promoted it as the biggest charity event in the country, this is cruel. Where exactly did all that donation money go?

5. [+12][-0] Calling it a breast cancer charity event when it's just famous celebrities drinking and partying like it's a club? No wonder there was a huge drop in donations. Get rid of events like this. They should hold charity marathons instead. Even if they have a good intention, partying like they're in a club is not the way to do it.

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Viewer ratings of the Korean remake of Japanese drama 'The Confidence Man JP' (Confidence Queen)

 

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-Not gonna lie, I didn't even know it was already airing.

-The cast lineup is great, but I feel like there was almost no promotion. And the channel itself is a barrier.

-Is the story the same as the Japanese version?

-It’s already at episode 10?

-The drama itself doesn't fit Korean's taste.

-The cast lineup is really solid, though.

-I haven't even seen news about this drama, so I thought it already ended.

-I have no idea when or where it’s airing...

-I should watch it today. I really liked the Japanese versionㅋㅋ I like cheesy stuff.

-The cast lineup is great, but I didn’t even know it was on.

-0%... It seems like no one’s watching it.

-It's so f*cking childish. The scams don't even make sense. Everything is just kinda sloppily done.

-This is when I realized that Japanese dramas don't fit Koreans' taste.

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SAY MY NAME's Soha loses her father today (10th) ... "Staying by the funeral hall in sorrow"

 

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On the 10th, iNKODE Ent. announced the passing of her father through the official social media accounts. The agency stated, "Soha's father passed away today. Soha is currently staying at the funera hall. She is with her family to say their final goodbyes."

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-She’s still so young… I hope she can overcome this. May he rest in peace.

-Hul... Soha is still young...ㅜㅜ May he rest in peace.

-I heard she was born in 2006ㅜ

-This is so heartbreaking. I heard she has two younger siblings as well. I hope she finds strength and comfort. May he rest in peace.

-May he rest in peace.

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TXT's Huening Kai spotted with a woman outside a bar ... Personally addresses dating rumors

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TXT's member Huening Kai became involved in dating rumors and stepped forward to clarify the situation himself.

Recently, a video circulated on online communities showing Huening Kai helping a woman out of a bar and getting into a car with her, leading to dating rumors. Eventually, Huening Kai addressed the dating rumors today (10th) via fan platform Weverse, saying, "I feel so sorry to my fans. I didn't see why I should avoid this topic, so I'll just explain it.

He explained, "The woman in the video was an acquaintance. I couldn't just leave her in that situation, so I took her home and then went straight back to the dorm," firmly denying the dating speculation. He continued, "I'm sorry for making fans worry. It seems to have caused a lot of misunderstanding, but there's nothing to be concerned about. I just want to focus more on my work right now."

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-It would be stranger if he left a drunk friend behindㅋㅋ

-For idols, it's usually better to just insist that it's not true.

-I feel bad for himㅠㅠ

-I hope he sues the stalker who filmed him illegally... If regular people were filmed drunk and their videos spread online, they'd cry for it to be deleted forever. But when it happens to an idol, people consume the illegally filmed footage and bash them. I don't understand. It's so disgusting.

-If they were actually dating, he wouldn't have explained it like that. It seems like they're really just friends.

-Leaving a drunk woman behind would've been even worse. Being an idol must be really though.

-His explanation sounds reasonable.

-Who insisted that woman was his older sister? The fans?

-The fans were the ones who claimed that was his sisterㅋㅋㅋㅋ Turns out it wasn't her sister and that it was true he was drinking late at night with a woman.

-So it wasn't his family member. From the video, it did look like the woman had some feelings for him.

-He's a grown adult. He's allowed to meet women.

-Just let him date.

-I mean... Are you saying that he should've just left a drunk woman?? He did the right thing, so why is he being criticized?

-If you know his personality, you'd believe him. More people believe him, so I hope he doesn't get hurt.

-If you don't want to believe him, just leave the fandom. Honestly, I like him more after this.

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The income of 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' author who quit being a doctor to become a web novel writer

 

The original author of 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' now writes web novels under the pen name 'Hansanleega.' He was originally an ENT doctor.

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You're both a doctor and a writer. Which side is more important to you?

Writer 100%. I haven't practiced medicine in 5 years. I'm a full-time author now.

To quit being a doctor after all that effort… How much more do you earn now?

Income from web novels is not bad. About 3-4 times more than when I was a doctor.

Even before Netflix adapted 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,' he was already making 3-4 times more than web novels than from being a doctor.

For reference, Song Huigoo, the writer of 'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim' also followed the novel -> webtoon -> drama path and said he achieved 'financia freedom' 5 years ago.

Everyone, let's quit investment and grab your keyboard instead.

theqoo

-Being a writer is really the best.

-If writing was that easy, we’d all do it. In my case, I was told that I was a good writer growing up. However, I still struggle to fill just a few pages.

-Creative writing is a matter of talentㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I wish I had that kind of talent.

-Being good is important, but writing fast is also key. Hansanleega writes insanely fast, which is why he earns so much.

-But you still need talent to earn money like that.

-How can you beat a web novel written by a real doctorㅋ큐ㅠ

-Not everyone can writeㅠ

-So jealous. That’s amazing…

-But you also need a hell of a lot of luck for that to happen.

-Earning 3–4 times more than a doctor? That’s insane.

-That’s pure talent… They are the chosen ones.

-He didn't earn money just because he became a writer. He earned money because he became a successful writer. 

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Actor Nam Dareum, who has completed military service, still has his mom managing his Instagram

Nam Dareum started his career and worked as a child actor in major projects.

He is currently 24 years old (born in 2002) and has completed his mandatory military service.

However, his mother still manages his Instagram account.

While it's common for child actors to have their parents manage their social media accounts, they usually take over the account or create a new one once they become adults.

This is quite unusual, and maybe because of that, he still hasn't secured a proper adult role and is still appearing as Song Joongki's younger version in 2025.

Update:

That account is linked on his Naver profile, which means that it's his 'official' account. It's not his personal account. The entire feed only features professional photos of him.

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-Whether it's managed by his agency or his mother... Are there any rules that state he has to manage his Instagram account himself?

-He probably has a private account though.

-In an era where self-promotion through social media is very important, being known as 'the actor whose mother still manages his account' even after completing military service might make it harder for him to shake off his child-actor image.

-Honestly, it does affect his image a bit. It would be fine if the account was managed by his company... But for a 24 year old who has completed military service and yet still has his mom manage his Instagram account is just... not right.

-Why are people making this a big deal? To me, it just looks like he has a good relationship with his mom.

-Does he not have an agency? Or is it a one-person agency with his mom as his manager?

-It looks like a fan account run by his mom… I think it's one of the reason why he gives off 'Mama Boy' vibesㅠ

-Since it's managed by his own mother, it shows a lot of affection in the posts. But honestly, it might be better for his image to create a separate official account... This somehow makes it harder for him to shake off his child-actor image.

-I think the reason he can't shake off the child-actor image might be because of his height.

-It's probably better than having an social media scandal.

-Does he not have an agency yet?

-What does it matter?

-Honestly, it might be better for him not to have an account at all than having one run by his mom.

-To me, it just seems like someone who has zero interest in Instagram. But people seem to see it as him being a 'Mama Boy'...

-He’s a great actor, I don’t get why this is even an issue.

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