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Busking at a pharmacy: Clever promotion or advertising rule violation?

Outlet: The Korea Herald · The Korea Herald · Published 19/10/2026 05:50 UTC

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What started as a playful nod to Lee Ki-chan's 2002 hit song "Cold" has sparked a legal debate, as his viral pharmacy performances draw scrutiny from pharmacists concerned about advertising regulations. Since September, the 47-year-old veteran singer has busked at pharmacies across South Korea, including in Seoul, Incheon, Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, and Daejeon, with the owners' permission, according to news reports Monday. The performances are part of his efforts to promote a newly released 2

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