IVE member Jang Wonyoung was accused of copying "Single's Inferno" star Song Ji Ah (Free Zia). Keep on reading to learn the truth about the situation.
IVE Jang Wonyoung Accused of Copying 'Single's Inferno' Song Ji Ah (Free Zia)
On January 17, a post titled "Jang Wonyoung must felt frustrated at the rumors that she was copying Free Zia" was shared to South Korean online community forums. The internet user who made the post pointed out that if you search Jang Wonyoung, Free Zia shows up as a related term.
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The idol has been accused of copying the influencer in the post. This is because both stars shared an Instagram post at the same restaurant, and the two had similar poses. Articles were even written about the situation, with people claiming Jang Wonyoung was trying to mimic Song Ji Ah.
However, it was later revealed that Jang Wonyoung had posted her photo first, and Song Ji Ah posted her photos after Jang Wonyoung did. The user stated in their post, "I hope that the people who caused this misunderstanding will clear up the speculation."
Internet users who saw the post acknowledged that Jang Wonyoung was accused of copying Song Ji Ah multiple times for the most minuscule of details, such as make-up styles and clothing. Others pointed out that the ones accusing Jang Wonyoung are mostly Song Ji Ah fans, who want the influencer to be the only one with that type of image.
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However, other internet users slammed the original poster for trying to make the issue bigger. One user commented, "Jang Wonyoung is Jang Wonyoung and Free Zia is Free Zia. Please do not bring down one or the other; it is not a good sight to see."
The True Behind Song Ji Ah and IVE Jang Wonyoung's Relationship
Despite the online fight between supporters, Jang Wonyoung and Song Ji Ah are known to be very close.
In one of her YouTube videos, Song Ji Ah revealed that the two have the same make-up stylist. One time, the two were at the salon at the same time, and that was where they were introduced to one another. That is also the same day Song Ji Ah took a photo with Jang Wonyoung.
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Song Ji Ah has not shied away from complimenting Jang Wonyoung, stating that her visuals are amazing. The influencer even calls the IVE member "Princess" as her nickname!
What do you think about the situation? Tell us in the comments below.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
