Popular Actor Facing Alleged Racism At Fashion Show Sparks Massive Backlash

Recently, actor Jung Hae In attended the Dolce & Gabbana Men FW 2026 show as an ambassador. However, a video clip of him sitting in the front row sparked debate online.

In the clip, he was seated between singer Benson Boone and Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin. While the two Western celebrities continued to chat and lean over, Jung Hae In seemed stuck in the middle.

This caused criticism online, with many people describing the moment as awkward to watch.

Netizens expressed frustration with celebrities’ lack of awareness, while others felt language barriers were also another factor.

In particular, Korean netizens agreed that this felt more like racism than anything else.

• “So rude…”
• “Those two are doing that on purpose.”
• “This is racism…it’s so blatantly racist it’s ridiculous.”
• “This is absolutely racism…and can those two please close their legs…”
• “Are you allowed to act like that because he can’t speak English? It’s the same racism…why are you trying to divide it?”
• “Is it ok to act like that because you know them? Why are you making excuses like elementary school kids? Of course, you are going to be criticized for acting like that in a social setting. It’s not a place to mingle, but a place of work.”