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Actor Byeon Woo-seok shares a photo of himself taken with his own photo frame. Captured from Byeon Woo-seok's Instagram By KTimes Four-frame photo booths have surged in popularity among young people, with celebrities often sharing their four-frame photo booth pictures with friends on social media. Notably, photo shoots featuring celebrity-themed frames have become a new cultural phenomenon among fans.
Many popular stars have appeared in these photo frames, with actor Byeon Woo-seok being a prime example. Byeon Woo-seok, known for his breakout role in the tvN drama "Lovely Runner," drew attention when he shared a photo of himself taken with a frame featuring his image. Fans have since followed his lead, posting their own photos with the Byeon-themed frame on social media.
Idol groups are also giving fans special memories through these photo frames. Groups like Xikers, ONEWE, ILY:1, and NMIXX have brought joy to visitors at photo booths. Singers such as Yang Hong-won, K.
Will, and Giriboy, as well as actors Shin Hye-sun and Im Soo-hyang, have also collaborated with four-frame photo brands. Even veteran comedian and show host Park Myung-soo has embraced the trend, adopting his alter ego "Face Genius Cha Eun-soo" for a photo frame. The character "Cha Eun-soo" is a playful reference to the popular idol actor and singer Cha Eun-woo.
On Cha Eun-soo’s social media, various photos of Park Myung-soo striking different poses were shared with the caption, "Would you like to take a picture with me?" This post received enthusiastic reactions from netizens. Park Myung-soo into his alter ego, Cha Eun-soo for a photo frame. Courtesy of JTBC A hit for fan service How do four-frame photo brands and stars collaborate? A staff member at an instant photo booth brand explained, "We start by discussing the collaboration with the celebrity or target, then decide on the type of frame, shooting concept, and release date.
Specific details are finalized through meetings, and after the photoshoot, the frames are launched for use in stores nationwide." They also discussed the criteria for selecting stars, stating, "We collaborate with individuals who can create positive synergy with our brand or who are currently trending with engaging content. Negotiations and discussions are conducted based on the needs of both parties.
" Management companies also view these collaborations positively as they provide an opportunity for fan service. An official at a management company said, "We received a proposal from a photo booth brand and decided to proceed with the collaboration. There were numerous requests from fans via email or social media for such collaborations, so after careful consideration, we went ahead.
" The official added, "It allows fans to have a photo that looks like it was taken with the artist, which adds a special, event-like element for them." The frames featuring these artists have indeed received enthusiastic responses from fans. This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
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