IVE member Jang Wonyoung earns compliments after showcasing THIS surprising talent.
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What Surprising Talent is IVE Jang Wonyoung Being Praised For?
Jang Wonyoung's popularity has reached a new level following her re-debut with IVE. Though she has been criticized for her vocals and dancing, there is no denying that Jang Wonyoung is the "trump card" of the Starship Entertainment girl group, thanks to her outstanding beauty.
With Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin, two former IZ*ONE members, IVE's popularity exploded the moment they debuted.
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Because of that, topics about Jang Wonyoung often go viral on South Korean community forums. The most recent topic of interest is Jang Wonyoung's ability to speak a foreign language at a young age.
During promotions for their debut song "ELEVEN," Jang Wonyoung appeared on a radio show. There, the female idol was asked to show off her English skills. She acted as a flight attendant on an airplane, and people were surprised at how well she did and how realistic she sounded.
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Not only does the idol pronounce every English word correctly and clearly, but many also love how gentle she sounded when speaking. She responded fluently to the MC's unexpected questions, proving that she has the ability to communicate in English. She was able to prove that her English goes above just reading the script.
It is known among fans that besides her birth name Jang Wonyoung, the idol also has an English name — Vicky Jang!
People claimed the name sounds luxurious and perfectly suits the female idol.
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Some comments left by internet users concerning Jang Wonyoung's English read, "I think her voice is sweeter in English," "When she speaks in English, Wonyoung is so gentle," "I was blown away by how fluently she speaks. Her pronunciation sounds native," "Listening to her speak English is like honey in my ears," and "I wish I could hear Wonyoung and Rosé communicate in English."
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Jang Wonyoung's English Skills
This is not the first time Jang Wonyoung showed off her English fluency. Back when she was a member of IZ*ONE, Jang Wonyoung would often show off her English on broadcasts and events. One notable time she showed off her English was when she appeared on "Problematic Men."
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At the time, she revealed that she learned English when she was seven years old because she studied at an English kindergarten. Though she admitted she forgot a bit of her English, Tyler Rasch stated her pronunciation was good. She also revealed that she does not speak English with her group because they do not speak the language well.
Most recently, Jang Wonyoung featured on Lee Youngji's show "No Prepare." The IVE member and the rapper confidently showed off their English skills there.
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Written by Alexa Lewis