Korean celebrities have reportedly faced disrespectful treatment at official events abroad.
Actor Jung Hae-in recently faced allegations of racial discrimination at an overseas fashion show, sparking controversy.
A video of the incident showed Jung Hae-in seated between two foreign men who were excessively spreading their legs or conversing over him.
Korean netizens commented, “Jung Hae-in looks so uncomfortable,” “He’s being treated like he’s invisible,” and “They should close their legs.”
Controversies surrounding the rude treatment of Korean celebrities at overseas events have arisen repeatedly in the past.
IU previously sparked outrage among local fans when a French influencer reportedly bumped into her.
In response, Maria Travel apologized, saying, “I want to apologize to the Korean actress Lee Ji-eun. I accidentally bumped her on the red carpet, but there was no intention to push anyone.”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie also faced similar scrutiny when Hollywood actress Margaret Qualley touched her hair and asked, “Is this your real hair?”
Touching someone’s hair without permission is widely considered impolite. Critics highlighted that asking whether hair is real is a racially insensitive question, particularly when directed at individuals who are not blonde.
A British media outlet uploaded a group photo to its official social media, but excluded BLACKPINK’s Rosé from the shot, leading to an uncomfortable situation.
The media later issued an apology, posting a solo photo of Rosé and stating, “We sincerely apologize for cropping BLACKPINK Rosé from a recent Paris Fashion Week-related post to adjust the size of the photo.”
The repeated incidents at international events have raised concerns, prompting questions about whether these are mere mistakes or reflections of underlying racial biases.
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