'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Racial Discrimination Controversy Protagonist... Who Is Helen J. Shen? [Star Issue]

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'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is facing controversy over the use of a racially charged word for the name of a character appearing in the film, just one week before its release. Amid this, attention has focused on actress Helen J. Shen, who plays the role.

On the 20th, the official account of 20th Century Studios posted a preview clip for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. The released video features Andy (played by Anne Hathaway) meeting a new assistant in an office setting. The woman, who appears to be a Chinese American, introduces herself as 'Zen Chou'. This name sounds like 'ching chong', a derogatory term for Asians. 'Ching chong' is an English term used to mock people of Chinese or East Asian descent. The term, which is taboo as a racial slur and racially discriminatory, has sparked controversy by appearing as the name of an Asian woman in the sequel to a globally successful film franchise.

The woman appearing in the film is not only named with a racially discriminatory term but is also depicted with the stereotypical appearance of Asians from the past as seen in the West. Her look, wearing frumpy glasses and dressed in a checkered pattern top and bottom, does not fit within a film centered on the fashion industry. Although she is not a main character, many people are angry that an Asian woman character, who appears only briefly, was intentionally portrayed with such a racially discriminatory feel. Below the trailer, many people have posted angry comments, signaling a boycott of the film.

Amid this, attention has turned to the actress cast in the role.

Helen J. Shen is a 26-year-old Chinese American actress. She became an instant star on Broadway after playing the role of Claire in the Tony Award-winning Korean-created Broadway musical 'Maybe Happy Ending', touring extensively.

Helen J. Shen, who shared the glory of 'Maybe Happy Ending', made her film debut with 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. Recently, she posted photos from the 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' event on her personal account, expressing her unique feelings by saying, "It seems like it will be a night to remember."

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 amidst a completely changed media landscape.

The film went on a world tour with high expectations for its box office performance and even visited East Asia, but signs of a boycott have emerged following the controversy over the Asian female character, drawing attention to its future.

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