Taeyeon Replaces Jay Park at Gucci Beauty House Event
Last-Minute Guest Change at Gucci Beauty Event
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon has been announced as the new guest for Gucci's upcoming beauty event, replacing rapper Jay Park who was initially scheduled to attend.
Event Details and Lineup Change
The luxury fashion house Gucci is hosting the "Gucci Beauty House" event in Seoul's Seongsu-dong neighborhood on October 23rd to celebrate the launch of new makeup and perfume products. Just one day before the scheduled photo call, organizers confirmed that Taeyeon would be attending instead of Jay Park.
According to event representatives, the change was made due to adjustments in the program theme. An official stated that as the brand modified the event's concept, they needed to adjust the celebrity attendance accordingly. The representative suggested that having a female celebrity better aligned with the revised event direction.
No Connection to Recent Controversy
Event organizers were quick to clarify that Jay Park's removal from the guest list had no connection to his recent controversy involving a breast cancer awareness event. The official emphasized that the decision was purely based on program adjustments and concept alignment.
Background on Jay Park's Recent Incident
Jay Park recently faced criticism for his performance at the "Love Your W 2025" breast cancer awareness campaign hosted by W Korea on October 15th. The rapper performed his hit song "Body" at the event, which drew backlash due to its sensual lyrics being deemed inappropriate for a cancer awareness campaign.
Following the incident, Jay Park issued an apology, explaining that he had understood the event to be more of a party-style performance. He expressed regret to anyone affected by cancer who may have felt uncomfortable or offended by his song choice at the well-intentioned gathering.
Taeyeon Steps In
With the concept shift toward beauty and cosmetics products, Taeyeon's participation appears to align more closely with the event's revised theme. The Girls' Generation member is expected to represent Gucci at the Beauty House photo call as planned.
