Lim Ji Yeon’s Breast Cancer Event Outfit Sparks Online Debate: ‘Take It Down’ vs. ‘She Left Early’

Lim Ji Yeon’s Breast Cancer Event Outfit Sparks Online Debate: ‘Take It Down’ vs. ‘She Left Early’

“His character gives The Glory came to life.” This was just one of many scathing comments aimed at actress Lim Ji Yeon, who has once again found herself at the center of multiple controversies.

The recent storm stems from her social media post showing a gold dress she wore to the “Love Your W 2025” breast cancer awareness gala, hosted by W Korea on Oct. 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The event, meant to highlight early breast cancer detection and raise funds, faced huge backlash for being more of a celebrity spectacle than a serious awareness campaign.

Photos and videos from the event showing celebrities clinking glasses, striking glamorous poses and attending what looked more like a luxury party quickly spread online. Netizens criticized the event as tone-deaf, calling it a “breast cancer party” that trivialized the cause it claimed to support.

South Korea issued a public apology four days later, acknowledging the event “the execution and atmosphere were inadequate” and promising a thorough review. However, the damage had been done.

One of the photos uploaded by W Korea before deleting footage of the event showed Lim Ji Yeon’s fashion shoot, prompting netizens to flood her unrelated Instagram post with criticism. Comments ranged from “Take this away” TO “Why publish photos of such a controversial event?” Others even sarcastically suggested audits or more serious consequences.

Park Eunbin in the Korean controversy
Eun Bin Park

However, not everyone agreed with the vitriol. Some commenters pointed out that Lim Ji Yeon left the event early, did not attend the afterparty, and should not be blamed for the overall tone of the event. “I was there that day – Lim Ji Yeon actually left before Park Eun Bin,” AND “She left during dinner and didn’t even attend the afterparty.”

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The backlash was intensified by a resurfaced incident by the Blue Dragon Film Awardswhere Lim Ji Yeon was seen enthusiastically applauding actor Jung Woo Sung, who had just publicly apologized for a scandal involving his private life and unacknowledged son. While Jung’s speech received mixed reactions, Lim’s visibly supportive response drew ire, with netizens questioning his judgement.

Critics said: “How can a woman support a man who treats women like toys?” AND “His actions in real life mirror his role in The Glory.” Lim Ji Yeon later responded, saying his gesture was “a spontaneous moment” and he hadn’t foreseen the reaction it would unleash.

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