[theqoo] LEE MINJUNG TAKES PHOTO IN FRONT OF A CRUCIFIX, SPARKS BACKLASH... "RUDE AND CARELESS"

Actress Lee Minjung has found herself caught up in an unexpected controversy after accompanying her husband Lee Byunghun to the Venice International Film Festival.

Lee Minjung recently traveled to Venice after Lee Byunghun’s film No Way Out was invited to compete at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. While there, she was spotted sightseeing with the film’s leading actress Son Ye-in, and shared photos on social media, some of them taken by Son herself.

The issue arose from one particular photo taken in front of a church altar. In the picture, Lee Minjung posed holding a luxury handbag prominently, with a crucifix of Jesus in the background. This image quickly drew criticism from international fans and netizens.

Some fans commented, “It could be very shocking and hurtful to Catholics,” “Taking a picture that looks like an advertisement for a bag in a sacred place is disrespectful,” “It was careless to step onto the altar for a photo,” and “The crucifix was reduced to nothing more than a photoshoot backdrop.” Others added, “Playful posing in a holy space isn’t appropriate,” and “If it were outside the church, maybe, but inside a sanctuary, it’s wrong.”

Meanwhile, some defended her, saying, “If photos weren’t allowed, the area would have been blocked off,” “She might not have known since she isn’t Catholic,” and “Anyone can make a mistake.” Still, once it became known that she had posed on the altar itself, public criticism spread even further.

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1. It's just a photo... Since it was in a spot where you're allowed to take pictures, I don't find it particularly offensive. But the way Jesus' feet look like they're placed over her head feels oddly strange? Almost looks photoshopped. I'm a passing Protestant

2. I'm Catholic, but I don't feel much about it. Ah! The luxury bag stands out so clearly that I did wonder if it was for some sponsorship post... But the photo itself isn't with a flashy pose or outfit, so what's the issue? People take pictures all the time. The altar is pretty.

3. As a Buddhist... I don't think anything of people taking pictures inside a temple or shrine ㅠ

4. I'm Buddhist, so I don't really get what the problem is. Is that spot some kind of raised platform like a stage?

5. I'm also a Catholic but... I don't see the issue?

6. If it's such an important place, why not just put up a no-photography sign or something?

7. Why the fuss??

8. Huh? Why is this a controversy?

9. Why the anger? - From a Catholic from birth -

10. It's a tourist attraction so who cares?

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