‘Baby Driver’ actor sparks criticism for wearing a Japanese garment to a Korean culture event

The actor stood apart from a cocktail-attired crowd that included some of South Korea’s biggest cultural figures.

Photo via Ansel Elgort

Actor Ansel Elgort, known for “Baby Driver” (2017) and “West Side Story” (2021), drew criticism in South Korea after wearing a Japanese yukata to a Seoul event centered on Korean culture. The attire is a lightweight casual robe similar to a kimono. While many pointed to historical sensitivities between South Korea and Japan, othe…