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HIGH May 11, 2026 Comeback Context / 컴백 맥락

Park Jihoon's Suntory Highball ad splits Korean fans

Park Jihoon's first major liquor brand campaign reignites a long-running Korean fan debate: when does a former boy-group idol stop being read as an idol?
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Park Jihoon's Suntory Highball ad splits Korean fans