A photo titled “Jung Hae-in High-Waisted Pants” has gone viral across major online communities. The image, captured during a Paris men’s fashion show last month, shows Jung Hae-in walking the streets dressed in a white shirt, black high-waisted trousers that reached nearly to his chest, and a sleek haircut—all from Dolce & Gabbana, where he was recently appointed a global ambassador.
While the ensemble may have matched high fashion standards, Korean fans were not impressed. The exaggerated silhouette, with the pants rising far above his natural waistline and all shirt buttons left undone, struck many as unflattering. Known for his clean-cut and boy-next-door image, this sudden style shift sparked an outpouring of puzzled reactions.
Netizens commented:
- “Give us our Jung Hae-in back.”
- “Is that really the Jung Hae-in I know?”
- “This look doesn’t suit him at all.”
- “He’s giving off Han Min-kwan or Yoo Hee-yeol vibes.”
- “It’s bordering on middle-aged uncle style.”
- “So upsetting.”
While a few defended the look, suggesting the high waist may be due to a design wrap or stylized intent, the general sentiment leaned toward disappointment. The outfit’s proportions, though possibly trendy in high fashion circles, felt disconnected from what fans traditionally associate with Jung’s charm.
Still, the buzz around his look may benefit his visibility as he prepares for his next project. Jung Hae-in is set to star in the 2026 Netflix original drama “Lovestuck” (tentative title), a romantic comedy about a prosecutor with amnesia and a boxing coach who fakes a relationship with her. Jung will portray Jang Tae-ha, a gruff yet warmhearted man whose white lie spins into a life-changing romance.
