THIS Actress Expresses Displeasure After Facing Discrimination in Italy: ‘Truly Feel Offended’

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Han Ye Seul

This Korean actress raised her voice against the discrimination she experienced in Italy. Though her Instagram page, she stepped up and voiced her concern about the mistreatment she and her husband unfortunately encountered.

Han Ye Seul Reveals Experiencing Discrimination in Italy

On May 27, Han Ye Seul shared with her fans photos of the hotel she and her husband stayed at in Italy.

Han Ye Seul and her husband, Ryu Sung Jae, went to Europe for their honeymoon. However, instead of having an enjoyable experience during their trip, the actress revealed that she faced racial discrimination at an accommodation named Splendido Mare Portofino, which she found highly upsetting.

Based on her lengthy Instagram post, she expressed her displeasure with the Paraggi Beach Club in Portofino.

According to the "Birth of a Beauty" star, as a guest, she was supposed to be seated at the Terraza Dior. Unfortunately, without any notice or explanation, she was placed elsewhere.

She detailed the incidents in her caption, written in full English. The actress stated that the hotel knew that she was a guest and had confirmed the reservation.

"They told me my seat was fully booked. They said the terrace was not open when it actually was. They claimed bookings only started the day before, which was when I had made my reservation. This was still a fact when rechecked the next day. Only after I complained about the discrimination was I allowed access to the Dior Terrace."

After uploading the post, fans of the actress from Korea and abroad have expressed their outrage and support for Han Ye Seul, particularly distressed that the incident happened during her honeymoon with Ryu Sung Jae.

Through the comments, fans also shared the same thing they experienced abroad.

  • "It means a lot to hear a similar experience as mine from someone who has a voice. I'm sorry you had to go through that tho. Hope this can help bring about some change."
  • "Between this and the Cannes Film Festival, Europe needs to start addressing these sorts of things."
  • "Can't believe this is still happening."
  • "It's for sure discrimination for being Asian."
  • "There must be real racism."
  • "Thanks for speaking up about the issue. Now we know how to avoid this place. I hope this hurtful incident didn't ruin your honeymoon experience."

Meanwhile, it hasn't been that long when another Korean actress, YoonA, experienced what was suspected to be racial discrimination.

The actress made her Cannes Film Festival appearance, but sadly, the idol-actress underwent an alleged discrimination at the prestigious event.

Following this, fans urged the festival to terminate the lady guard that caused the idol-actress distress.

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Shai San Miguel wrote this.

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