Kim Tae Ri made it to the headlines after she was accused of wearing a fake designer dress at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022.
The "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" star, who received multiple awards at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony, allegedly sported a knock-off Brandon Maxwell gown.
The controversial outfit is the stunning bridal-inspired two-piece set from the designer's Spring/summer 2020 collection.
Interestingly, this is also worn by Hollywood actress and "Fifty Shades of Gray" star Dakota Johnson at the 2019 Governors Awards.
There's no doubt that these lovely ladies rocked every inch of the dress with their beauty; however, Kim Tae Ri was criticized for wearing a knock-off version.
During the annual ceremony, the actress was among the best dressed at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022 as she strutted the red carpet looking divine and regal, donning the teeny-tiny pleated bandeau top paired with a high-waisted ball gown.
However, reports cited that Chinese netizens claimed that she was wearing a fake Brandon Maxwell dress.
Chinese Netizens Criticize Kim Tae Ri's Dress at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022
As noted by one media outlet, these netizens shared side-by-side photos of the actress' dress, comparing it to the original Brandon Maxwell.
They pointed out that the buttonhole was far different from the designer's creation, sparking concerns that her dress at the ceremony was a knock-off.
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Interestingly, the sole distributor of Brandon Maxwell in Korea spoke about the truth behind the controversial gown.
Truth About Kim Tae Ri's Brandon Maxwell's Dress at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022
According to the same outlet, Kayla Bennet, the official buyer that specializes in distributing branded clothes like Brandon Maxwell and trusted by several A-lister stars like Kim Hye Soo, set the record straight.
The outlet claims that a fan personally contacted the distributor's company's social media page and asked about the issue regarding the rumored fake dress.
Judy, the manager at Kayla Bennet, gladly replied and said that they are the only official buyer of Brandon Maxwell.
Moreover, the conversation also noted that Kim Tae Ri's skirt "is an original Brandon Maxwell." However, she clarified regarding the back detail that everyone has been pointing out.
The Kayla Bennet manager said that it was modified to tailor fit the actress' body "so she can be as beautiful as possible at the Baeksang."
Moreover, the company also cited that the pleated top was a "Kayla Bennet original top made on request of Taeri."
Kim Tae Ri Bags Best Actress Trophy at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022
Held at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) on May 6, the star-studded event lit up the night with their dashing outfits.
Interestingly, Kim Tae Ri and 2PM's Junho took home the major awards.
The "Twenty-Five, Twenty One" star was hailed as Best Actress for her role as Na Hee Do, while Lee Junho took home the Best Actor for his K-drama "The Red Sleeve Cuff."
Both stars scored the category for TikTok Popularity Award.
