Actress Lee Min-jung directly spoke out about the controversy surrounding a photo of her holding a luxury bag in front of the statue of Jesus.
On 4th, Lee Min-jung noted through her social media, "This place is not a cathedral but a space where the wall of a cathedral from hundreds of years ago is preserved and used as a venue and restaurant in a hotel. I am a Christian but not a Catholic. If it seemed uncomfortable that I took a picture on the altar, I apologize. I will be more careful in the future."
Earlier, Lee Min-jung visited Venice with her husband, Lee Byung-hun, as his film "There's No Way" entered the institutional sector at the Venice International Film Festival. During the process, a photo she revealed received unexpected criticism. In the photo, Lee Min-jung was striking a pose while holding a luxury bag in front of the altar with the statue of Jesus.
Some netizens criticized her, saying, "It is disrespectful to take a photo against a sacred background," and "Why does the statue of Jesus have to be the background?" However, there were also supportive responses, noting, "It could be a mistake," and "If she is not a believer, she might not have known."
However, as it was confirmed that the location was not an actual cathedral but a hotel restaurant, the situation was wrapped up as a misunderstanding. While explaining the uniqueness of the location, Lee Min-jung added an apology to those who might have felt uncomfortable, quickly easing the situation.
Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung has been steadily communicating with fans by revealing various aspects of her daily life through her YouTube channel.
[Photo] Lee Min-jung SNS
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