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K-pop entertainment agency slammed for selling 5-pack face masks for RM133 each amidst global shortage

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K-pop fans pointed out the inflated prices and accused SM Entertainment of profiteering off a global health crisis in the Covid-19 pandemic.

PETALING JAYA, March 24 — South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment sparked outrage recently when they announced the sale of five face masks for US$30 each.

The Korea Herald reported that face masks sold at pharmacies, post offices, and stores operated by National Agriculture Cooperative Federation cost only US$1.27 each. — SMGlobalShop March 24, 2020 Despite stating that the masks were still for sale, the link to the product is no longer active.

 

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