Celebrities enjoy sparkling wine at W Korea’s annual breast cancer awareness charity event “Love Your W,” held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Oct. 15. (W Korea’s Instagram)
Celebrities enjoy sparkling wine at W Korea’s annual breast cancer awareness charity event “Love Your W,” held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Oct. 15. (W Korea’s Instagram)

진행자: 간형우, Devin Whiting

20-year breast cancer charity event under fire after 'celebrity party' turn

기사 요약: ‘연예인 사교 파티’로 변질된 W코리아의 ‘유방암 인식 향상 캠페인: Love Your W’

[1] Fashion magazine W Korea’s annual breast cancer awareness charity, “Love Your W,” is facing backlash after the event appeared to have turned into a celebrity party rather than a campaign for awareness.

backlash: 반발

awareness: 인식

[2] Some of K-pop's busiest names — from BTS members to Stray Kids, aespa and Ive — attended the star-studded event held Wednesday at Seoul’s five-star Four Seasons Hotel.

star-studded: 인기 스타들이 많이 나오는

[3] Both W Korea and attending artists shared videos of the invitation-only party on social media, sparking controversy online.

spark: 촉발시키다

controversy: 논란

[4] Many posts released by W Korea focused on celebrities drinking, celebrating or participating in viral challenges, with little to no mention of the campaign’s purpose.

viral: 바이러스성의, 온라인에서 바이러스처럼 빨리 넓게 퍼지는

mention: 언급

기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10596021

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