Fashion Unites: 31 Models Join Influencers at Cross-Cultural Ceremony

SEOUL, Mar 04 (News On Japan) - The "YM STAR E&M x IMPACT 2024 KOREA & JAPAN AMBASSADOR MODEL COOPERATION CEREMONY" was held last week at the Bumjeon Science Building in Seoul's Dongjak District, celebrating the collaboration between YM STAR E&M, a company that operates entertainment and marketing businesses in South Korea, and IMPACT, a Japanese influencer marketing firm.

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The ceremony featured a photo session with the participation of popular Korean influencers such as Lee So-young and Park Da-hyun, alongside 27 up-and-coming models from Japan. This cross-cultural exchange between South Korea and Japan showcased the potential for future partnerships in the field of influencer marketing and entertainment.

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