Han So Hee’s last appearance at Cannes Film Festival has become a hot topic in Korean online communities, with many netizens expressing shock at her red carpet style.
The actress participated Cannes along with fellow Korean star Yoona, both representing luxury brands at the prestigious event. However, unlike Yoona, Han So Hee’s pictures quickly became the center of attention heated debate online.
For the event, Han So Hee opted for a completely menswear-inspired black outfit, from head to toe. Although the actress is known for her bold fashion choices, many netizens felt that the style lacked glamour Cannes red carpet appearance. Some even described the look as overly simple and messy compared to that of other celebrities attending the festival.
Under the high-resolution cameras of Getty Images, criticism regarding her makeup and style intensified further. Korean netizens commented that Han So Hee looked unusually pale and exhausted due to heavy Western-style makeup. Her dark, smoky makeup and thick false eyelashes have also become controversial, with some arguing it made her eyes look tired and bruised.
According to online reactions, many viewers believed that the actress had terrible style for her second Cannes I wait. Some even joked about it the style made her look “spooky” on the red carpet. Netizens also pointed out that most of the photos of Han So Hee uploaded by Getty Images focused only on her upper body, further fueling discussions about unflattering angles.
The debate widened after Internet users compared the media coverage of Han So Hee with that of Yoona during the same event.
Getty Images, one of the world’s largest image distribution agencies for major global events, reportedly uploaded 73 photos of Yoona from various angles, including close-ups, full-body photos on Cannes red carpet and images from Kering Women in Movement Awards ceremony held during the party.
In comparison, Han So Hee reportedly only received 43 images uploaded, and many of them were posted several hours after the event ended. Netizens also said that numerous photos featured awkward or unflattering angles, sparking speculation that Western media treated the two Korean actresses differently despite both being featured. Cannes as brand ambassadors.
The notable difference in coverage between Yoona and Han So Hee quickly became another topic of discussion online, with many netizens debating whether Han So Hee had been unfairly overlooked by the international media.
Sources: K14
