Hollywood actress Margaret Qualley is facing backlash for making comments that some fans find racially insensitive toward BLACKPINK's Jennie.

Jennie attended the "Chanel 2025 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Show" in Paris on October 1 (local time) as an official ambassador. She turned heads in a teal sweater and hot pants, showcasing her stunning new blonde hair.

In an interview with WWD, Jennie shared, "This is my new look. With my blonde hair and the pop color I’ve chosen, I hope to show a different side of myself." She teased that this new look might hint at her upcoming album, adding, "I can’t share much yet, but more about my personal mantra will come soon."

Jennie is set to return to her solo career after about a year with her new single "Mantra," releasing on the 11th. This will be her first solo track since last October's special single "You & Me." When asked about the new album, she playfully said, "That’s a little secret I want to keep until next week."

During the fashion show, Jennie took pictures and chatted with several stars, including Margaret Qualley. In a video that circulated online, Qualley touched Jennie’s blonde hair and asked, "Is this really your hair?" When Jennie replied no, Qualley remarked, "It looks real."

This moment sparked criticism from fans both in South Korea and around the world, who accused Qualley of making disrespectful comments. Critics noted that touching someone’s hair without permission and questioning whether a non-white person could have blonde hair is inappropriate and can be seen as racial discrimination.

The controversy deepened when footage showed Qualley avoiding Jennie’s attempt at a kiss, which raised eyebrows. Known for her warm displays of affection with fellow Hollywood stars, this incident added to the ongoing debate.

Margaret Qualley, daughter of famous actress Andie MacDowell, has starred in films like "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," "Death Note," and "My New York Diary." She is also a Chanel ambassador alongside Jennie.

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BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

"Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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