Recently, a clip started spreading on social media showing Idle’s Miyeon attending a Vivienne Westwood-related event. In the video, Andreas Kronthaler is seen kissing Miyeon on the cheek. The moment quickly became a topic of discussion among fans, many of whom focused on Miyeon’s reaction.
The clip appears to be from the opening of Vivienne Westwood’s Her And Her jewelry exhibition, where Miyeon was seen with Kronthaler. After the video was released, some fans reacted strongly and criticized Kronthaler’s behavior.
Many said that Miyeon appeared uncomfortable in the clip and argued that the kiss was inappropriate. Some described the moment as possible sexual harassment, saying public greetings should still respect personal boundaries.
The reaction was particularly strong because Miyeon is a public figure, and fans felt that perhaps she would not be in a position to openly refuse or avoid the gesture during a formal event. For these fans, the issue wasn’t just the kiss itself, but whether Miyeon had clearly consented to that type of physical contact.
Not everyone, however, interpreted the clip the same way. Some netizens pointed out that cheek kisses are commonly used as greetings in some parts of Europe, especially in fashion and social circles. Since Andreas Kronthaler is an Austrian-born designer and long-standing figure in the European fashion world, they argued that the gesture may have been intended as a cultural greeting rather than something malicious.
However, others responded that cultural mores do not automatically make physical contact acceptable, especially if the other person seems uncomfortable or comes from a different cultural background. The debate has since expanded into a broader conversation about boundaries at fashion events, cultural differences and how idols are treated in international spaces.
Sources: Koreaboo
