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Soloist Lee Hyori faced mixed reactions from Korean fans after debuting a controversial makeup look at the BURBERRY event. Photos taken by the press of the unconventional appearance lead to online discussions. However, in a series of stories posted over Instagram, Lee Hyori playfully embraced the situation and brushed off the incident as a humorous mishap. While some appreciated her humour, others criticised her, leading to a deleted Instagram story and a divided fanbase.
At the BURBERRY brand’s pop-up event that was held on October 6, South Korean soloist Lee Hyori made headlines with her unconventional makeup look. However, what was meant to be a striking debut of a new makeup look, quickly turned into a topic of intense online discussion as press-taken photos of the singer’s distinctive appearance went viral. Many Korean netizens were quick to label the makeup job as “butchered,” setting the stage for a polarising reaction from the public.
Lee Hyori, who is famous for her entrenched and fearless persona, didn’t shy away from the buzz. In a series of her Instagram Stories, she not only accepted the unconventional appearance but also welcomed it with humour. Friskily referring to the pictures as “Halloween-worthy” and expressing the whole situation as a “lost battle,” she showed her resilience in the face of criticism.
However, a particular comment from her side, “We need to talk, reporter,” sparked a division of opinions among her followers. While some netizens praised her for her light-hearted and sarcastic approach, others on the other hand criticised her for seemingly targeting a mere reporter. This whole incident made Koreans take sides, with some defending her humorous reaction and others questioning her choice of target, eventually leading to a mixed response in the online community.
At the BURBERRY brand’s pop-up event that was held on October 6, South Korean soloist Lee Hyori made headlines with her unconventional makeup look. However, what was meant to be a striking debut of a new makeup look, quickly turned into a topic of intense online discussion as press-taken photos of the singer’s distinctive appearance went viral. Many Korean netizens were quick to label the makeup job as “butchered,” setting the stage for a polarising reaction from the public.
Lee Hyori, who is famous for her entrenched and fearless persona, didn’t shy away from the buzz. In a series of her Instagram Stories, she not only accepted the unconventional appearance but also welcomed it with humour. Friskily referring to the pictures as “Halloween-worthy” and expressing the whole situation as a “lost battle,” she showed her resilience in the face of criticism.
However, a particular comment from her side, “We need to talk, reporter,” sparked a division of opinions among her followers. While some netizens praised her for her light-hearted and sarcastic approach, others on the other hand criticised her for seemingly targeting a mere reporter. This whole incident made Koreans take sides, with some defending her humorous reaction and others questioning her choice of target, eventually leading to a mixed response in the online community.
