The two captivated fans with their striking fashion choices and undeniable chemistry during their recent stop in Seoul. Zendaya and Timothée matched as they wore leather overalls in different colors during a press event earlier this week for the upcoming Denis Villeneuve-directed movie.
While fans loved their coordinated fashion choices, some raised concerns online about the Korean media’s portrayal of Zendaya. Accusations came up on social media about certain photographs and reports seemingly whitewashing Zendaya’s appearance.
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet made a coordinated fashion choice at their press event in Seoul
The term “whitewashing” refers to the practice of altering the appearance of a person of color or a specific ethnic background. This practice, used in the media and entertainment industry, dilutes or erases the cultural identity of the actor, model, or artist.
AfterZendaya made her appearanceat the press event in Seoul, some fans pointed fingers at the Korean media and accused them of white-washing the actress.
“Not even Zendaya is safe from Korean’s weird obsession with whitewashing,” one person wrote on social media, while another added, “They will whitewash anyone and everyone…”
“Why did they whitewash Zendaya like this?” fans asked on social media
Zendaya unnie omonaaaa 😍
Really get that kpop idols treatment with having to do aegyo and got whitewashed 😭https://t.co/79Enu3TcCA
— .r.i. (@ri4tn)February 22, 2024
— Larryibo (@winterwoman112)February 22, 2024
The Korean media whitewashing ZENDAYA!! They will whitewash anyone and everyone…pic.twitter.com/8o7YXOyxoB
— bri (@CHATSHlRE)February 21, 2024
Not even Zendaya is safe from Korean’s weird obsession with whitewashinghttps://t.co/UTRZ14PMrRpic.twitter.com/7R2noaDx9N
— Jess⁷⁼¹ (@jessgotnojams)February 22, 2024
DID THEY WHITEWASH MY GIRL ZENDAYA 😭https://t.co/P8Dwp0VdFO
— macy เจมีไนน์ (@is2rems)February 21, 2024
South Korean are so obsessed over fair skin that they even whitewash Zendaya 😭https://t.co/BadS9MV8K4
— Maurya (@mauryaa_aa_)February 22, 2024
While Zendaya continues bringing dazzling looks on the grand press tour of the movie, many praised the actress and her stylist Law Roach for their bold and innovative style choices.
“Law is the perfect fashion icon, Zendaya is the most effortless muse. Just such an iconic duo,” one said.
Another wrote, “DID IT AGAIN LAW! Making the queen look like an absolute goddess.”
Fans praised Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach for their bold style choices
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Law was once again praised for Zendaya’s look.
“How are you giving us such timeless pieces & making them relevant again,” one wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you for giving the people what they want,” another said.
One fan said, “Thank you for your service law!”Linas Simonaitis
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