Actor Han Ye Ri has opened up regarding the criticism that she has received for being listed among the "worst dressed celebrities" at the Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 8, 2026. At the red carpet event attended by several big stars, Han made waves wearing a white dress featuring floral designs.

Koreaboo reported that some viewers complimented the dress for its originality, while others were less impressed. The chest detail of the dress was a particular focus of criticism with some netizens comparing it to a fried egg. These comments quickly spread across social media platforms and online communities resulting in posts tagging Han as one of the event's "worst dressed."

Rather than remaining silent, Han Ye Ri took to her personal Instagram account on May 15 to directly address the controversy. She made it clear that she did not regret her outfit choice.

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"No matter what anyone says, my dress was the prettiest. I simply wore the dress I wanted to wear," Han Ye Ri stated. She also mentioned that her hairstyle played a significant role in shaping the overall look. She defended the work of her styling team, acknowledging their effort under challenging circumstances.

"My staff did their very best, working with my currently very short hair," she added.

Per xportsnews, Han Ye Ri went on to challenge traditional expectations of red carpet fashion by emphasizing that it does not always have to be predictable or conform to safe choices.

"Just because it's an awards ceremony doesn't mean it has to be safe every time. I was beautiful enough that day!" she said confidently. This honest answer received many compliments from people on the internet who appreciated her confidence and individuality.

Some comments were, "If it looks best to you, that's all that matters." Another said, "Who said anything? It suits you perfectly." One fan said, "It's pretty." One supporter chimed in "The design is pretty." Another noted, "I was surprised because it was new," and "You were beautiful."

These quotes show how there is still an issue regarding individuality when celebrities are choosing what they will wear for big events like the Baeksang Arts Awards.

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