Chung Hae-in allegedly faced racism at a Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, with social media users criticizing the treatment he received.
February/2/2026 12:12
When Chung Hae-in attended the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show held in Milan, there were voices raised that he might have faced racism. In a video that recently spread on social media, the men sitting next to Chung Hae-in were seen having a conversation with their legs spread wide. In response, he seemed to shrink his body a little and showed an uncomfortable expression. Some internet users pointed out that this was 'an act of disrespecting an Asian star in a public place' and interpreted it as a racist act. On the other hand, there were also voices warning against overinterpreting it as 'not racism, but a personal manners issue.' Meanwhile, the controversy was further fueled when GQ's official account posted the same video but only mentioned Chung Hae-in's name. Last year, BLACKPINK's Rosé was also excluded from a group photo of the Saint Laurent 2026 Spring/Summer collection, causing controversy. ELLE UK, which published this, later explained, 'We sincerely apologize for cutting her out of the group photo during the resizing process. There was no intention to cause discomfort.'
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