Did Yoona Receive a Scolding for Taking Too Long on the Cannes Red Carpet?

Despite being highly anticipated at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Yoona’s appearance on the red carpet on May 20 received mixed reactions on social media. While many praised her beauty, a video of her being reprimanded by event staff for lingering in the theater area and not moving fast enough on the red carpet has gone viral.

Despite numerous attempts to pose on the red carpet stairs at Cannes, Yoona from the video constantly looked back and turned around. This prompted two staff members to approach her and motion for her to keep moving. Despite being reminded by a female staff member and quickly guided into the theater, Yoona still tried to acknowledge the audience behind her by waving. Her assistant attempted to explain the situation, but the organizers were firm in their decision to not allow the Kpop idol to stay and take photos. As a result, Yoona was unable to have any photos taken at the bottom of the red carpet stairs.

Yoona being scolded by staff members at Cannes for lingering too long.

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im yoon ah cannes — Due to moving too slowly and frequently looking back to greet the audience and interact with cameras, a female staff approached Yoona to urge her to move.

A passerby captured the moment Yoona was prompted to swiftly make her way into the theater area at Cannes, sparking numerous discussions among netizens. This serves as a reminder that no artist attending the Cannes Film Festival can afford to spend too much time on the red carpet. It is important for them to adhere to the organizers’ instructions in order to prevent delays and congestion on the red carpet, which could disrupt the event’s schedule.

The media site Metro went as far as to describe the Cannes staff’s eyes as “hawk eyes,”implying their keen observation skills. The staff is quick to notice any sluggishness, distractions, or excessive movements, such as continuously turning around or opening their bags, as Yoona did. These actions will result in an immediate “scolding”from the staff on the red carpet. As a result, it is crucial for artists and guests walking the Cannes red carpet to maintain a professional and polite demeanor in terms of their attire and movements.

Meanwhile, Yoona represented the luxury jewelry brand QEELIN as their brand ambassador at Cannes. She graced the red carpet with a charming and delicate appearance, donning a breathtaking pink gown. However, her outfit garnered a mix of responses. While some admired how the pink dress made Yoona stand out on the prestigious Cannes red carpet, others found the color too flashy and the overall styling unflattering for the idol’s stunning looks.

The source of the image is K14, Getty Images.