New Delhi:
Margaret Qualley is facing intense backlash for her comments about BLACKPINK member Jennie’s blonde hair. Internet users are being labeled as “racially insensitive.” On October 1st, Jenny attended Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show at Paris Fashion Week, representing the brand as an official ambassador. The K-pop idol shared a series of photos from the event on her Instagram with the caption, “She’s blonde.” In an interview with WWD, she said of her new style: This is a teaser for my new album. ”
Recently, a video was released showing Margaret Qualley greeting Jenny, touching her hair and asking, “Is this real hair?” Jenny replied, “No,” and Qualley replied, “It looks real.” Many interpreted Qualley’s comments as “racially insensitive” and pointed out that asking non-white people about their hair can be a form of “microaggression.” Some netizens also pointed out that touching Jennie’s hair without her consent was inappropriate.
AX user wrote, “It may seem like she’s asking about the wig, but given her behavior towards others, it feels like a racist remark.” Another wrote, “When a white person asks that, it’s like saying, ‘Why are you an Asian with blonde hair?'” and added, “When you ask a non-white person about their hair… is a form of microaggression.”
For those who aren’t familiar, Margaret Qualley, the daughter of actress Andie MacDowell, started her career in 2011 and has starred in films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and Poor. He has appeared in films such as “Things” (2023). Meanwhile, Jennie became the first Korean female solo artist to receive platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for her collaborative song “One Of The Girls” with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. In April, her solo song “SOLO” surpassed 1 billion views, making her the first K-pop female artist to achieve this milestone.
