2026 Golden Globes Laufey Megan KATSEYE Controversy: Microaggression on the Red Carpet
Singer Laufey was mistaken for KATSEYE's Megan at the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, sparking a viral debate over racist microaggressions in Hollywood media.
Can Hollywood's photographers tell Asian artists apart? A disturbing incident at the 2026 Golden Globes suggests they still can't. Popular singer Laufey was repeatedly misidentified as Megan from the global girl group KATSEYE during her red carpet appearance, sparking a heated global discourse on racial microaggressions in the media.
2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet Incident Involving Laufey and Megan
According to reports and viral social media footage, photographers at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards began shouting to get Laufey's attention. However, instead of using her name, they repeatedly called her "Megan." The artist, visibly confused and uncomfortable, reportedly tried to correct them by saying "My..." before being cut off by the noise of the crowd.
A Pattern of Erasure: Why This Matters
This isn't just a simple mix-up; it's a textbook example of a racist microaggression. Laufey is an Icelandic-Chinese jazz-pop artist, while Megan Skiendiel is a member of the HYBE/Geffen group KATSEYE. Fans argue that mistaking two distinct Asian women—who have different facial features and styles—perpetuates the harmful "all Asians look alike" trope that has long plagued Western media.
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