Jang Wonyoung summoned over 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' racial discrimination controversy.. Chinese netizens: "Double standards" [Star Issue]

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Racial discrimination controversy erupted over the Asian character in the movie "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

On the 17th (local time), a video released on the 20th Century Studios official YouTube channel depicted Andy (played by Anne Hathaway) meeting a new assistant in an office setting.

The assistant character, portrayed by Chinese-American actor Shunwei Tian, appears to be a Chinese-American who introduces his name as "Chin Chou." However, criticism has been raised that this pronunciation is similar to "Ching Chong," a racial slur used to mock East Asians.

Not only the name, but also the outdated hairstyle, glasses, checkered shirt, and skirt create a stark contrast with other characters in the film, which deals with the fashion industry. Consequently, criticism has been raised that the character was intentionally portrayed as a "nerd" lacking fashion sense.

In particular, the character's listing of his academic background and grades is said to reinforce the stereotype of Asians as "straight-A students" and promote the perception that they are intelligent but lack social skills.

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" carried out promotional schedules in Seoul, South Korea, and Shanghai, China, earlier this month. In particular, Chinese netizens focused on the fact that IVE member Jang Wonyoung took center stage during the Korean promotional process.

Chinese netizens criticized the double standard, stating, "While promoting Jang Wonyoung, known as the 'human doll' and enjoying high popularity across Asia, as the face of the promotion, the film features a plain and stereotypical Asian character."

Meanwhile, "The Devil Wears Prada 2" tells the story of legendary fashion magazine "Runway" editor-in-chief "Miranda" reuniting with "Andy," who returns as a planning editor after 20 years, and "Emily," who has become an executive at a luxury brand, as they all stake their careers to regain control of the fashion industry in a completely changed media environment. The film will be released in South Korea on the 29th, marking its global premiere.

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