“This is beyond belief”—Fans call out 2024 Cannes Film Festival security guard for alleged mistreatment towards Girls' Generation's YoonA

On May 20, 2024, Girls' Generation's YoonA graced the 2024 Cannes International Film Festival, leaving fans speechless with her impeccable fashion sense and visuals. Subsequently, several videos and pictures from the prestigious event went viral on social media.

However, in one of the clips, fans observed that the actress was allegedly mistreated by one of the female security guards, who rushed her out of the red carpet and prevented her from posing for photos. In the clip, as YoonA reached the stage, she looked back to wave and pose for photos and was eventually interrupted by the security guard. The security guard seemingly asked her to leave the red carpet stairs and showed her the entrance door.

YoonA appeared to be a bit taken aback by her actions but agreed to her actions and left the place. However, netizens called out the security guard for her alleged actions of stealing the Girls' Generation member's moment on the red carpet and observed that she was involved in similar incidents with other celebrities, including Massiel Taveras and Kelly Rowland.

Massiel Taveras had to face a similar situation when the same female security guard halted her from showcasing her dress's lengthy trail, which featured a portrait of Jesus Christ on the red carpet stairs. The security guard interrupted her from getting her long shot and eventually rushed her back to the door.

Meanwhile, the security guard did a similar thing to singer Kelly Rowland on the red carpet. While the singer tried to get her photo taken on the red carpet, the female security guard allegedly stepped on her dress and rushed her to go inside. She also allegedly behaved rudely toward the singer, to which Kelly Rowland corrected her in a stern tone.

Netizens are of the opinion that the female security guard's actions were allegedly racist, as she only halted non-white women from posing on the stairs of the red carpet while allowing Western celebrities to have their moment.

The female security guard received backlash from the people globally who asked the Cannes International Femal Festival to terminate her, and many felt that her actions were unreasonable. They also complimented YoonA for responding to the alleged disrespect with humility. One user tweeted:

"This is beyond belief."

Netizens observed that YoonA did not react rudely to the security guard's alleged mistreatment. They stated that the bodyguard or the security guard needed to understand that even celebrities had personal space and should not make female celebrities uncomfortable with their unwanted gestures.

"She's lucky my girl YoonA is too nice and too kind, if I were in her position I would exactly react like Kelly & Massiel, not saying that they are not nice nor kind, I get where they're coming from. And I support them, I'm sorry that bodyguard need to understand personal space."- A user reacted.

"A huge part of Cannes is so we can see the fashion from the actresses, singers, and entertainers who attend. This is a shame someone has damaged such a huge part of why we look to see who is wearing what, and most importantly how uncomfortable she’s made a few of the women so far."- A fan commented.

"YoonA was just trying to wave and pose for seconds to the cameras while walking up the stairs. So, don’t think there’s a need for the security to keep blocking her with that hand. Nonetheless, our kindhearted YoonA was still smiling to her.- A user shared.

Meanwhile, other fans openly called out female security guards for being racists and provided different opinions on social media.

"Hotel Eden du Cap should've removed female Security guard the moment she manhandled Kelly,it's gross they continued the tacky DRAMA. It's a long tradition for female guests to turn around wave, SHAMEFUL of Cañne airing physical a**aults on women who objected to female touching."- A fan shared.

"Cannes film festival seem to not like non white celebrities and have made very obnoxious attempts to block photos and man handle them out of sight. They did not do this to any white celebs."- A user commented.

"It’s not just the lady security it’s all of them.. bum rushing and gathered around them not allowing photo opportunities on the stair. This is sooo rude and only happening to the women of color on the carpet."- A fan reacted.

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Girls' Generation's YoonA represented jewelry brand Qeelin on the red carpet of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Girls' Generation's YoonA graced the 77th Cannes Film Festival red carpet during the screening of Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1. She represented the fine jewelry brand Qeelin as the Korean ambassador for the Maison. The idol flaunted her princess-like gown at the event and donned a pale purple-colored strapless dress with a V-neckline.

featuring Lim YoonA (Image via @lim__yoona/Instagram)

The gown was designed by the renowned Filipino designer Monique Lhuillier. The idol tied her hair in a top knot. The Girls' Generation's member adorned herself with diamond accessories and wore a statement necklace and earrings engraved with flower-shaped diamonds. She complemented her look with Viv Choc Strass platform sandals.

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Lim YoonA recently appeared in hit dramas, including Big Mouth and King the Land.