Scarlett Johansson stopped signing autographs
waiting for interviews while fixing her makeup
'Jurassic World' red carpet, interviews took precedence over fans
On the afternoon of the 1st, a red carpet event celebrating the release of the film 'Jurassic World: Dominion' was held at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.
The event saw director Gareth Edwards and actors Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Friend meet with domestic fans.
However, the direct interaction that fans had hoped for unfortunately did not last long. The actors entered along the red carpet, occasionally signing autographs, but soon stayed in the interview zone, dedicating more time to media interviews than fan service.
A representative urged Scarlett Johansson, who was signing autographs, to move to the interview zone, and she went to the interview location, leaving fans' requests behind. Ultimately, a representative was seen handing over a poster received from the fans instead.
Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend, waiting for the conclusion of Gareth Edwards' interview, were seen cooling off with a fan from above or fixing their makeup on the red carpet.
They appeared to focus more on the event proceedings than on direct communication with fans.
The red carpet is a special place for fans to meet overseas stars up close and to receive autographs directly. However, during this event, the lengthy interview time made interactions with fans somewhat formal.
When the host, Park Kyung-rim, asked, "Did everyone get a lot of autographs?" the fans present shouted in unison, "No!" revealing the atmosphere on site.
Although there were appearances by the actors and brief greetings with fans, there were scenes that left fans who waited long and were filled with anticipation feeling disappointed.
Understanding that promotion is the main goal, the scene where meetings with fans were pushed to a secondary element during the event brought a bittersweet feeling to the fans.
The red carpet is not just a photo wall but also a place of gratitude towards fans. We hope for more opportunities to meet directly and communicate with fans. 2025.07.03
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