{
  "id": 17929553,
  "title": "Brunello Cucinelli founder under fire for 'inappropriate touching' of Chinese actress after Kim You-jung controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/brunello-cucinelli-founder-under-fire-for-inappropriate-touching-of-17929553",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T07:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261103/brunello-cucinelli-founder-under-fire-for-inappropriate-touching-of-chinese-actress-after-kim-you-jung-controversy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brunello Cucinelli, the 73-year-old head of the high-end Italian fashion label Brunello Cucinelli, finds himself in hot water after repeatedly touching Asian actresses at public events, just weeks after a similar scandal involving a Korean actress. The most recent incident occurred at a brand promotion in Shanghai on October 22, according to Hong Kong 01 and Taiwan's TVBS news outlets.\n\nThe fashion mogul was reportedly seen holding the inside of Liu Tao's arm multiple times while the actress posed for photos. Liu Tao, a 48-year-old Chinese actress, was wearing a sleeveless dress during the event. Cucinelli was also seen placing his hand near the center of her chest, sparking accusations that his physical contact was unnecessary and potentially made the actress uncomfortable.\n\nChinese media reported that Liu Tao appeared to turn her body sideways and pull her shoulders inward several times, seemingly trying to create some personal space between herself and Cucinelli. Despite this apparent effort, Cucinelli continued to make physical contact with her, according to the reports. Liu Tao maintained a smile throughout the photo session, but the repeated touching has undoubtedly raised concerns about the appropriateness of his behavior.",
  "summary": "Brunello Cucinelli, the 73-year-old founder of Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli, is facing criticism over repeated physical contact with Asian actresses at public events, months after drawing controversy for putting his arm around Korean actress Kim You-jung's waist. The latest incident involved popular Chinese actress Liu Tao, 48, at a promotional event for the brand in Shanghai…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}