K-pop idol/celebrity association
Many buyers explicitly cite seeing Jennie, aespa's Karina, or Taeyeon wearing the balm as their reason for purchase, showing strong influencer-driven demand.
Viral hype / trending on social media
Numerous reviewers mention buying due to hype, TikTok/community buzz, or being curious about the 'holy grail' reputation of the balm.
Repurchase / loyalty
A large number of reviewers say they have repurchased the product multiple times (2-10+ times) and collect several shades, indicating strong repeat-purchase behavior.
Moisturizing reputation
Several buyers chose it specifically for dry or cracked lips, having heard about its high hydration performance similar to a lip mask.
Price-to-quality value
Multiple reviews note the product feels 'high quality but low price' or 'not expensive,' making it an accessible entry point into K-beauty lip products.