‘Is This a Cultural Difference?’

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.

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?”

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments!