

Article: YG and SM under investigation from the FTC for high price 'idol products' controversy



Source: Yonhap News via Naver



1. [+152, -15] Obviously the main consumer base of idols are teens so what were the companies thinking pricing earphones at one million won is logical?



2. [+127, -11] Just what are EXO earphones capable of that they're priced at 1.23 million won???



3. [+112, -11] Where's all the people who complained that Jang Mi In Ae's shopping mall prices were outrageous ㅋㅋㅋ



4. [+137, -54] ??? I don't know how this is any different from a consumer complaining that Chanel is too expensive so please lower the prices. I've been a Shinhwa fan for 10 years and have only bought their albums this entire time... this controversy is ridiculous.



5. [+103, -51] Idol products aren't merely selling just the products but the idol's image and brand. You can't compare idol earphones to regular earphones on the market... I don't know if this is something that can be regulated by law.



6. [+81, -52] Well they don't investigate brands like Chanel for high prices, do they? So why only idol products? Since when was Big Bang's baseball jacket being priced at $175 usd expensive?



7. [+36, -8] SM really does take prices too far...



8. [+20, -4] People should look up the earphones before complaining. It's called SE846, it's not some regular earphones you buy for your smartphone, it's actually a high feature high quality earphone that's one of the best in the west. It's not priced that high just because EXO wore it.



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