“Is this a cultural difference?”

Jennie is known for being a fashion icon, as well as being one of the most talented idols around. However, her latest style choice for a wedding event has started a discussion in an online thread.

On November 3, netizens created a forum, titled “Foreigners have difficulty understanding Jennie’s wedding guest’s look.” The author uploaded a screenshot from a tweet, which showed Jennie wearing a simple, casual outfit in black and white.

Some tweets included comments like “Korean wedding culture is so crazy, it seems like everyone is going to the office” and “Dress casual to a wedding? Immediate firing!”

OP then wondered if the feelings were rooted in differences between cultures: “Is this a cultural difference? Isn’t it considered polite to dress in black and white, so as not to outshine the bride and groom?”

“It’s shocking to hear people say it feels like a funeral,” OP added.

Here’s how K-netz reacted to the remarks:

• “I don’t really like black dresses either, but I think Jennie dressed appropriately and looked elegant.”
• “Some foreigners making a fuss is really disheartening. Every country has its own culture about weddings, so they should respect it.”
• “Even going to a wedding is kind of a business for Koreans, so…”

Some international netizens shared their opinion on fashion:

• “I’ve never been to weddings in anything black, since that’s where you usually dress up and take photos with your friends.”
• “In other parts of the world, dressing too casually means disrespecting the bride, the event and the venue. It’s a party, so why wear your everyday outfit?”

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments!

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Written by Israel Monte