On the 17th, Jung Hae In attended the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show held in Milan, Italy, where he drew attention with his presence. Wearing an outfit from the brand, the actor watched the show and received enthusiastic interest from local media before and after the event.
However, an unforeseen controversy arose when footage filmed inside the fashion show venue began circulating online. In the video, Jung Hae In is seen seated among Western men dressed in similar outfits. Unlike the men next to him, who were sitting comfortably with their legs spread wide, Jung Hae In appeared to be sitting with his legs together, maintaining a somewhat stiff and uncomfortable posture.
In particular, scenes showing two men conversing across Jung Hae In—appearing to ignore his presence—fueled the controversy further. In the footage, Jung Hae In is seen chewing gum and openly staring at them, visibly expressing discomfort, yet the situation continued. Some netizens reacted strongly, commenting, “This is clearly rude,” “There’s a lack of consideration toward Asians,” and “It looks like a racist attitude.”
On the other hand, others urged caution against overinterpretation, saying, “It’s hard to label this as racism based solely on seating arrangements or a brief moment,” and “It could simply be a misunderstanding stemming from the free-spirited atmosphere typical of fashion shows.”
As the video continues to spread, online opinions remain sharply divided. Beyond interpreting a single scene, the incident has sparked broader discussions about cultural sensitivity and proper conduct at global fashion events.
Sources: MKSportsReporter