The video likely resonated due to its raw and emotional storytelling, addressing sensitive topics like sexual assault and unethical business practices. The creator's direct and passionate delivery, combined with a relatable message of empowerment and standing up against injustice, likely fostered strong engagement and relatability with viewers.
Summary
The creator shares her negative experiences with the skincare brand Dr. Althea, detailing instances where the brand allegedly asked her to engage in unethical marketing practices such as faking before-and-after photos and promoting products they didn't genuinely stand behind. She also recounts how a friend was ghosted by the brand after declining a similar request. The creator emphasizes the importance of standing up for oneself and others against such practices.
Structure
1Introduction of dislike for Dr. Althea
2Personal story of sexual assault and seeking support
3
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Replying to @Nana♡Hachi #skincare?
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Experiences with Dr. Althea's marketing requests
4Friend's negative experience with Dr. Althea
5Creator's decision to terminate contract
6Dr. Althea's invitation and subsequent actions
7Reflection on karma and standing up for oneself and others
8Call to action for others facing similar issues
Product placement
Dr. Althea: is a skincare brand that the creator is discussing. The creator states that she does not like Dr. Althea and that the brand asked her to do some "gimmicky" things like faking before pictures or using old pictures of her acne. The creator also states that Dr. Althea asked her to make a video ranking their products and that they did not respond to her emails. This is promotional because the creator is discussing her negative experiences with the brand's marketing practices, which could influence viewers' perception of the brand. Removing Dr. Althea would change the topic of the video.
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Why I don't LIKE Dr. Althea
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whats the
controversy tho?
Transcript
Everybody knows that I don't like Dr. Althea. Mhm. And now you're wondering why. And some others wondering why yourself? Now here's time exactly what Dr. Althea did. I was sexually assaulted when I was in university. The next day, I went to that professor that I really respected and admired and she had two daughters of her own, so, you know, was the right one to go to. You know, before telling and telling her, I was really worried that she might get upset and even emotional. But when I told her everything, she told me. She was looking into my eyes and said, why ruin it for other people? She also said, if I were you, do you? You're your university. Let feeling discouraged, my best, few of my best friends, X best friends now. I told them what happened. For reason, they acted as if they didn't hear anything. Only thing they said was, he doesn't look like a type of person that would do that. It felt like choosing to not to believe me. They didn't care. Maybe they just didn't feel like standing up for me. So at the end of the day, only one, my best friend till now, was the only one who stood by me. I didn't take any actions till this day, but I was so discouraged by the people that I thought loved me, cared me. I thought I wasn't worth fighting and why bring this up? Well, that's when I learned that bystander, people pleaser is actually the worst thing you can do for people that loves you. That's when I promised myself that I will never become them. My goal in life is not to please everyone. Don't if you don't like me. If anything hurts anyone that I love, I don't care if they're gonna do the same thing for me, but I will stand up for them. It doesn't matter if it's a small incident or a big incident. I will do it. Now, Althea for a couple of times when I was working with them, they did ask me to do very gimmicky shit. Faking my before pictures or using pictures of me long time ago with acne, ask me if I could use that as my seven day before picture. You know, I post at least four videos a day. Faking a before picture is one thing, but do you want to watch my video? Told for that, I told them this is not gonna work for me and I really wish you don't ask me anything anymore. They said, okay. We sorry, we don't want you uncomfortable. They, I thought they understood. So I kept on working with them because they didn't push me for those comments and being bitch because I'm not getting paid by them. On, I terminated their contract in between a contract. And why? My friend, Kim, also got work with Dr. Althea a few months back. Dr. Althea asked her if she could buy some of other famous PDRN products from a pharmacy and make a video saying that Dr. Althea PDRN 5000 serum is the best all best most wanted one from a local Korean pharmacy and local Korean people love it. It doesn't be her videos like called every pharmacy around her to ask Dr. Ophelia, even no Dr. Ophelia. Ten out of 10. They said no. Doctor, I'm sorry, I really want to say this. Like Dr. Althea 5000 cream, but they have don't know it. So Dr. Althea actually gave her an address of a pharmacy in Myeongdong or anywhere that is very touristy that actually have Dr. Althea products. And see, doesn't get a lot on her rates because she started asked purchase. So they could make a video ranking them. Them. You're not paying enough other money, telling her to use other product to make yours look better. That did not sit right with her, nor me. She then declined. Then they said, if that, you know, you send you the PDRN and cream, we'll send you four or five, I don't exactly remember how many. Can you three down? Say the one that you're using is the tube. You know, this happens a lot in industry. You know, I wasn't surprised, but I was surprised my friend, Kimberly declined again because, excuse me, they ghosted her. They signed a contract but still ghosted her. That's when my beef started. Bitch, you can bitch with me. But don't you dare bitch with my friend. And just the fact that you guys are okay with asking an influencer certain things with, that should have ended with me when I have declined requests makes influencers feel disrespected. Also makes my followers disrespected. So Dr. Althea invited me to their pop up. I went. Me, being me, I actually Kim, my plus one. I took her with me to charge asked them. Told them everything that happened. Said, you guys need to talk to my friend. Do not ghost her. But they didn't. So the girls that I work with, I love them. They're really sweet girls. But the marketing that are told higher ups, no. Treated friend, a big no. Now, product, if you like them or not. Especially Korean, 좋은게 좋은거지 or is what it is. You're the same people that says boys, don't be professor, the one that sexually assaulted me, the one that belittled me. It is. Guess what? People, you, cycle never ends. And one day, karma, bitch. It might happen to you or your daughter or your son. Ones. Anyone out there who needs my help to stand up for you, DM me. You better have some good evidence, which hunt any brands. The love you. Goodbye.
