Han So Hee stirred buzz following her recent update. Due to a recent comment, the actress received hate, and was accused of throwing shade at this Italian star.

What really happened?

Han So Hee's Instagram Update Sparks Debate - Did She Really Shade THIS International Actress?

On October 28, Han So Hee went to Instagram and posted two photos of Italian actress Monica Bellucci and her caption, a disgusted emoji, sparked debate among fans on the comment section.

The "Nevertheless" star uploaded snaps from the movie "Malena," in which Monica starred as the lead.

Without any context, Han So Hee's usage of emoji alarmed many that she might be throwing shade at the Italian actress. Soon, fans discussed in the comments section whether the Korean star was shading the Italian actress or was referring to the movie plot.

Netizens claimed that Han So Hee's account might've been hacked for posting such a thing, and accused the actress of shading Monica Bellucci.

Quickly, Han So Hee's fans clarified that the Netflix star used the emoji to express disgust in the film's storyline, which showcases misogyny and women objectification.

Fans Defend Han So Hee, Clarify What the Actress Implies in Her Caption

"Malena" was released in 2000 and as a short explanation from the story, it shows how men sexualize and objectify women, seeing them like a property and the only control they own is due to Malena already being married. However, Malena is also treated horribly by other women in her neighborhood due to their jealousy because of her beauty. She is subjected to a horrible life and gets thrown out of the village.

As she gets older and returns to the village, people begin to be kinder to her as women no longer see her as a competition, and men no longer see her as the woman of their dreams.

Meanwhile, after some netizens alleged Han So Hee of throwing shade at the Italian star, people immediately clarified what the Korean actress meant.

• "Han So Hee's emoji is referring to the story of the movie, not the actress."
• "Chill out, guys, she's describing the context of the film. That emoji wasn't for the actress, it's because of the behavior of men in the movie."
• "People who have watched this movie can understand her."
• "It's a film called 'Malena.' If you look for the synopsis, you will understand the emoji. The film has a very strong message about the sexualization of women."
• "My queen, you are too artistic and poetic for these Instagram netizens."
• "Why does everyone think her account got hacked or she is referring to the actress? Have you seen the movie and the context of it?"
• "This is my reaction as well after watching the film. Han So Hee is so real for this."
• "The emoji is not for the actress, it's for the movie."

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Shai Collins wrote this.