Actress Lee Min-jung's photo revealed in Venice sparked unintended controversy.
Recently, Lee Min-jung visited Venice to support her husband, Lee Byung-hun, who is the leading actor in the film "It Can't Be Helped," which was invited to compete in the institutional sector at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. News about her recent status with Son Ye-jin, who was with her locally, also garnered attention from fans at home and abroad.
However, a photo taken directly by Son Ye-jin became the center of controversy. In front of the altar of the cathedral, against the backdrop of the statue of Jesus on the cross, Lee Min-jung posed with a luxury bag, which led some overseas fans to express discomfort first. It was pointed out that it was imprudent to shoot like a photo shoot in a sacred space.
Criticism also continued domestically. Internet users left comments such as, "The altar is not a place anyone can step on, it was imprudent," and "This could be perceived as a lack of respect for religious spaces."
On the other hand, there were reactions that allowed for understanding, such as, "It may have been an unintended mistake due to lack of knowledge," and "The photo itself is beautiful, but the location felt regrettable."
As Lee Min-jung is known for her frequent communication with fans, there is growing interest in how she will respond to this controversy.
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