Broadcaster Hyun-Young clarified her position regarding the suspicion that she sold luxury brand promotional products, and the purchasing agency connected to the products officially responded.
Earlier last month, Hyun-Young promoted on her SNS, "The Dior 25th Spring Ritual Kit is currently a popular item that is sold out in department stores," adding, "It is a promotional item given when purchasing over a certain amount at the official store, but the product can be purchased for 85,000 won." At that time, she explained, "It is an authentic product with a QR code attached, and includes a set of four miniatures, making the total value of the promotional items about 650,000 won."
The product in question is the '2025 Spring Ritual Kit' from the French luxury brand Dior, which subsequently raised questions among some netizens about whether it is illegal to sell items provided for promotional purposes at a charge, sparking an unexpected controversy.
In relation to this, Hyun-Young expressed in a phone call with OSEN, "As confirmed through an intermediary, the product was distributed in the country after proper customs clearance," and emphasized, "The structure allows customers to input their personal customs number to make the purchase directly, and the suspicion that we resold the promotional items stems from a misunderstanding."
Meanwhile, A, the representative of the overseas direct purchase company that worked with Hyun-Young, noted in a phone call with OSEN, "Hyun-Young did not directly sell the products but received a commission for facilitating the purchase," adding, "We are a purchasing agency that introduces and facilitates access to overseas products that are not easily accessible to general consumers, and Hyun-Young played a role in consolidating the customer and the product in this process."
A further emphasized, "We procured the products through a reputable Singaporean company that only deals with authentic goods, and buyers input their personal customs numbers to go through formal import procedures in their own name," stressing, "Hyun-Young did not receive the sales revenue, nor were the customs procedures conducted improperly."
Thus, both Hyun-Young and the purchasing agency clearly stated, "The products were distributed after proper customs clearance, and the structure is legally sound."
Meanwhile, Hyun-Young, who debuted in the entertainment industry in 1997 as an SBS Super Elite Model, has shown her versatility in various entertainment programs like 'Yeo-Gul-Six', 'Sik-Sin-Identity', and 'Sik-Sin Expedition', and she even ventured into singing with 'Sister's Dream' (2006), showcasing her multifaceted charm.
In particular, Hyun-Young married a financial worker in 2012 and has a daughter and son. In 2020, she drew attention by announcing that she achieved sales of 8 billion won.
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