Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas: 'Is This a Cultural Difference?'

Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas
Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas Instagram: @jennierubyjane, pannchoa

Jennie is known for being a fashion icon, apart from being one of the most talented idols out there. However, her latest choice of styling at a wedding event started a discussion in an online thread.

On November 3, netizens established a forum, titled, "Foreigners Are Having a Hard Time Understanding Jennie's Wedding Guest Look." The author uploaded a screenshot from a tweet, which showed Jennie sporting a simple and casual, black-and-white clothing.

Some of the tweets included remarks, such as, "Korean wedding culture is so insane, everybody looks like they're going to the office," and, "Casual dress at a wedding? Instant dismissal!"

OP then wondered if the sentiments were rooted in differences between cultures, "Is this a cultural difference? Isn't it considered polite to wear black and white, so you don't outshine the bride and groom?"

"It's shocking to hear people say it looks like a funeral," OP added.

Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas
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Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas
Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas pannchoa
Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas
Jennie's 'Casual' Outfit at Wedding Draws Mixed Reactions Overseas pannchoa

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

  • "I'm not that fond of black outfits either, but I think Jennie dressed appropriately and looked elegant."
  • "Some foreigners making a fuss is really off-putting. Every country has its own culture on weddings, so they should respect that."
  • "Going to a wedding is also a kind of a business for Koreans, so..."

Some international netizens shared their take on the fashion:

  • "I've never been to weddings with something black, since it's where you typically dress prettily and take pictures with your friends."
  • "In other parts of the world, dressing too casually means not respecting the bride, the event, and the venue. It's a celebration, so why be in your everyday outfit?"

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Written by Israel Monte

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