Being a celebrity might look glamorous, but it's not all glitz and glamour—especially for South Korean stars. With scandals like the Nth room case, NCT Taeli's sex scandal, and Suga's DUI case making headlines, it’s clear that the spotlight can be unforgiving. The latest celebrity caught in this storm is SEVENTEEN's Mingyu. Recently, a French luxury brand found itself at the centre of controversy. The brand issued a formal apology after one of its employees committed a serious breach of privacy. The employee posted unauthorised photos of Mingyu from a commercial shoot on their personal social media account. These photos, some of which were highly invasive, led to widespread backlash. SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Bares His Abs While Swimming Shirtless in the Summer Heat, View Hot Pics of the Rapper With Woozi.

Mingyu's Photoshoot 

Mingyu's Photoshoot Screengrab (Photo Credits: X)

The official apology came swiftly, acknowledging the unacceptable nature of the employee's actions and the breach of privacy that occurred. They expressed regret and reaffirmed their commitment to respecting the privacy of all individuals, especially high-profile figures like Mingyu.

The Luxury Brand's Apology Letter 

Apology Letter (Photo Credits: Instagram)

The situation has highlighted the ongoing struggle celebrities face in protecting their personal space from invasive actions. However, carats (Seventeen fandom name) and K-pop fandom are not happy with the release of these sensitive photos. BTS’ Jungkook, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu and ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo Dish Out Friendship Goals in These New Photos From Their Dinner Outing.

Protecting The Idol

Some Privacy Please

This incident vividly underscores the intense scrutiny and pressure that accompany fame, highlighting the urgent need for increased vigilance and respect within the industry. Despite the uproar, K-pop star has yet to comment on the situation through his Instagram or Weverse live.

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