Son Ye-jin's Styling Sparks Debate Despite Best Actress Win at Blue Dragon Awards
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Son Ye-jin's styling at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards drew mixed reactions, with some netizens criticizing her fashion choices.
- Despite the online discussion about her outfit and hairstyle, Son Ye-jin won the Best Actress award for her role in Park Chan-wook's film 'The Handmaiden'.
- Netizens commented that her styling did not fully showcase her beauty, with some suggesting a change in her style and questioning the coordination of her dress, shoes, and hair.
Actress Son Ye-jin's appearance at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards has sparked a debate among netizens, with many focusing more on her styling than her achievement of winning the Best Actress award. While Son Ye-jin received the prestigious award for her performance in Park Chan-wook's film 'The Handmaiden,' her fashion choices became a significant talking point.
I want to change my style a bit.
Son Ye-jin attended the ceremony held at the Construction Hall CG Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on June 8. She opted for a light pink sleeveless dress, paired with a neat short haircut and minimalist accessories, creating a calm and understated look. However, a segment of online users felt that the dress's design and the overall styling failed to adequately highlight her renowned beauty.
Criticism ranged from suggestions for a style overhaul to specific comments about her hairstyle not suiting her. Some netizens expressed disappointment, stating, "It would be good to change her style a bit," "Her hairstyle doesn't suit her," "The combination of the dress, shoes, and hair is mismatched," and even "The stylist seems to be her anti-fan."
Her hairstyle doesn't suit her.
Despite the online commentary on her appearance, Son Ye-jin delivered a gracious acceptance speech. She expressed deep gratitude for the award, noting its significance as it was presented by the cinematographer. She also praised the film's production, calling it "the best set with the best staff, including Director Park Chan-wook."
The combination of the dress, shoes, and hair is mismatched.
The actress's win for 'The Handmaiden' marks another significant milestone in her career. However, the public's attention being divided between her acting accolades and her fashion choices highlights the intense scrutiny celebrities face regarding their public image and personal style.
The stylist seems to be her anti-fan.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.