Restaurant Brand’s Urgent Effort to Distance Itself from Kim Soo Hyun Sparks Buzz as Consumers Praise the Move as the Right Step Amid Ongoing Controversy
A restaurant brand’s quick action to distance itself from Kim Soo Hyun amid recent controversies has grabbed online attention. Consumers are praising the brand for its clever solution to a sensitive issue.
Placemats Turned Down
Shabu All Day, a Japanese hotpot restaurant, had Kim Soo Hyun as a model. Following recent news, the restaurant took steps to minimize his presence. One customer noticed that the paper placemats were placed upside down on the tables.
Actor Kim Soo Hyun endorsing Shabu All Day | Shabu All Day
“I came to eat at Shabu All Day and they set the table like this with the placemats upside down. I flipped it, wondering what this was about…”
| theqoo via Daum Cafe
Upon flipping the placemat, the customer saw Kim Soo Hyun’s face.
| theqoo via Daum Cafe
“Damn it.”
— OP
Public Reaction and Brand Praise
The online post went viral, and Korean consumers expressed support for Shabu All Day’s approach. Many recognized the brand’s effort to address customer concerns without wasting resources. Netizens made comments such as:
“It’s not the placemat’s fault… Hate the person, not the paper.” “We have to let this slide… The franchise owner and the employees tried their best.” “Yeah, the placemats should just be used. It’d be a waste otherwise.” “At least they put in some effort for their customers. TBH, his faces makes me nauseous.” “What could they have done? The placemats should just be used.”
Other Brands Distance Themselves
Shabu All Day isn’t the only brand cutting ties with Kim Soo Hyun. Other major brands, including Prada, Homeplus, and Tous Les Jours, have also distanced themselves from him.
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