LE SSERAFIM Yunjin’s New Concept Photos Sparks Divided Reactions Over Cultural Appropriation

New concept photos have dropped for LE SSERAFIM 3rd Mini Album EASY, and Huh Yunjin‘s styling has sparked mixed reactions.

SOURCE MUSIC shared the “BALMY FLEX” concept photos. Yunjin is featured wearing a crop top, pink shorts, and a large green fur coat. Yet, her accessories sparked mixed reactions.

Netizens praised Yunjin’s beauty in the concept photos. Most of the comment section was positive.

Yet, a couple of fans raised their concerns. They questioned if Yunjin was wearing a drug.

Yunjin bby ik that’s not a durag….

— Kiah ♡ (@Jenniesmanduzz) January 30, 2024

um now yunjin love you but what is on yo head… https://t.co/rk7HPyY5KV pic.twitter.com/rTVD1PAjAY

— ⓐMI ⟡ (@amiiwrldd) January 30, 2024

Historically, Durags were created as a protective tool for Black men to protect textured hair from damage and maintain hairstyles and curl patterns. The history of the durag can be traced back to the head wraps worn by Black American slaves, which society viewed as “signs of poverty and subordination.” In the 1990s, the Black community reclaimed durags as a symbol of pride and empowerment. So, it is considered cultural appropriation for non-Black people to wear durags as an accessory.

Yunin was actually not wearing a durag. Fans came to her defense, pointing out that it was a Louis Vuitton scarf.

guys it’s a LV scarf https://t.co/RYoy0DY0ab pic.twitter.com/a9iUWRMO2Y

— lea???? (@yunjinfatuation) January 30, 2024

Still, netizens weren’t happy. It appeared intentional that the stylist tied Yunjin’s scarf in a way that resembled a durag.

ok they kno they could've tied this shit differently bcos even tho it's not a durag it's tied to look like one https://t.co/IX1j5AMwGx pic.twitter.com/ouDb1XtUAC

— ًً (@sleep2rem) January 30, 2024

…why they tie the scarf like THAT tho??? https://t.co/2tf8rqry9w pic.twitter.com/0bt3ZK3EVQ

— lisey⁷₈ ⁷⁼¹ LY BIN ???? || FAN ACCOUNT (@borandfauna) January 30, 2024

now why did they tie that scarf like a durag https://t.co/cLvSCXRfjq pic.twitter.com/vp8QhSFrtt

— mingi the waistline warrior ♡ (@kyeosang) January 30, 2024

What do you think?