Lee Min-jung accompanied her husband, who starred in No Other Choice, a film officially invited to compete at the Venice International Film Festival. While in Italy, she toured with Son Ye-jin, the female lead of the movie, visiting famous landmarks before uploading snapshots of the trip to her personal social media.
One photo, however, stirred backlash. According to Chosun, the actress was seen posing inside a church in front of a cross while holding a luxury handbag. Critics slammed the image as disrespectful, arguing that both the location and her posture were inappropriate. Some netizens accused her of carelessness and insensitivity toward the sanctity of the site.
Others defended Lee Min-jung, suggesting she may not have realized the implications of the photo. Despite the heated debate, the actress has remained silent on the issue, continuing to share other moments from her Venice stay without addressing the controversy.
Meanwhile, No Other Choice, directed by Park Chan-wook, premiered in Venice on August 29 and has since received positive reviews from major international outlets. Critics predict strong awards potential, and the film has been officially selected as the South Korean entry for the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards. The movie stars Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin.
Sources: Znews
You must be logged in to post a comment.