Korean celebrities in the red carpet are one of the most-awaited visuals, together with their elegant gowns, pretty faces, slim body, and flawless skin. As anything can happen in the red carpet, the best part is wearing a dress that becomes controversial over the years. Stars could end up feeling impressed or depressed after their photos scatter on the world-wide-web.
Check these 5 Korean celebrities with their "scandalous" dresses that shook the audience afterward. These dresses can be flaunted in other countries without gaining much attention, but with South Korea's culture and tradition, these can be pretty scandalous.
Check Out These 5 Korean Celebrities Who Wore Controversial Gowns At The Red Carpet:
Kim So Yeon's White Dress
It was one of the festivals back in 2007 when actress Kim So Yeon wore a revealing gown in Busan International Film Festival. The actress became one of the headlines for weeks after her white silk fabric gown was called "excessively revealing fashion." But for the actress, as shared in one of her 2013 interviews, it was the white dress that changed her life forever.
According to her, before the red carpet, she seldom received projects, but after that day, her career bloomed.
"That day and the white dress made me who I am today" - Kim So Yeon.
Oh In Hye's Red Dress
In 2011, after the actress Oh In Hye marched on the red carpet of the Busan International Film festival, everyone was shocked. Her red loose fit gown revealed her body to the fans and audiences. It is the same red dress that singer Baek Ji Young once wore, but it was more conservative on her side. The actress then shared that she had tailored the dress herself because she had no agency and couldn't afford a stylist. She received a lot of criticism, citing that she only wore it to gain attention.
Bae So Eun's Golden Dress
The following year, at the 2012 Busan International Film festival, the actress Bae So Eun appeared in her bare-back golden dress. With glitz and glam, she walked down the red carpet. However, the audience can't help but criticize her. Others argued that the actress followed what Oh In Hye did in 2011 to seek attention as well. After the festival, Bae So Eun was cast in more movies, but the actress became inactive in the entertainment industry from 2017 to the present.
Han Se Ah's Roped-Up Dress
It was one of the biggest awards night when Han Se Ah appeared in the 2014 Grand Bell Awards. The actress walked down the red carpet with a red-lace dress, detailed with black ropes accentuating her upper body. Se Ah's outfit garnered different reactions from the audience. Others were praising her unique style, but some mentioned that the dress provoked a sexual undertone. After that, the actress only accepted wholesome roles. She did not receive any breakthrough and got married in 2017. After that, she retired from the industry.
Lee Sung Kyung's Nude Dress
The model and actress Lee Sung Kyung walked in the red carpet with an illusional effect of a two-piece outfit. A strapless brassiere covered with a nude-toned sheer top, Sung Kyung finished her outfit with a red leather skirt and a Gucci belt. Everyone had to take a second look because of its sexy vibe.
