Ansel Elgort Sparks Controversy for Wearing Yukata at K-Culture Event... Criticized by Professor Seo Kyoung Duk

Hollywood actor Ansel Elgort (32) is sparking controversy after attending the 'CJ Night in Celebration of Frieze Seoul' event held at the Leeum Museum of Art in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on September 2, wearing a yukata, a traditional Japanese garment. The event was organized by CJ Group to promote Korean culture in celebration of the opening of 'Frieze Seoul 2026,' and the organizers had previously guided attendees with a dress code of 'cocktail attire,' which is a middle ground between formal and casual wear.

In relation to this, Professor Seo Kyoung Duk of Sungshin Women's University criticized Elgort's choice of clothing through his SNS on September 4, stating it was a rude act that failed to distinguish time and place. Mentioning his qualities as a global star, Professor Seo pointed out that this instance, which ignored the organizers' guide, contradicts the purpose of an event intended to promote Korean culture. Meanwhile, Elgort, born in 1994, is known to have a deep In-Yun with Japan, having appeared in the HBO drama 'Tokyo Vice.'

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