In a broadcast, Jang Wonyoung of rookie group IVE showed her huge appetite by eating strawberries. However, she suddenly received mixed feedback from netizens for eating it using two hands. What's the matter with that?

IVE Wonyoung Eats Strawberry – Why Is It a Big Deal?

On April 12, IVE Wonyoung's way of eating strawberries became a hot topic among netters and K-pop enthusiasts on various online communities.

In particular, the clip came from MBC's "The Manager" which aired on April 9. In the broadcast, IVE's dorm life was revealed for the first time. On this day, the members gathered in the living room and chatted while washing and eating shine muscat grapes and strawberries.

Among members, Jang Wonyoung drew attention for grabbing strawberries with both hands and began to chew cutely like a hamster.

While watching the video, the hosts at the studio laughed including MC Yoo Byung Jae and mimicked Jang Wonyoung's gesture, asking:

"Is this how you eat?"

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MC Lee Youngja and Song Eunyi also asked with a dejected smile:

"What's wrong with you? It's a foul to use two hands when eating strawberries."

The MCs' reactions implied that they have never imagined eating in Jang Wonyoung's way, given that strawberries can be eaten just by using one hand, or even just the thumb and index finger.

Jang Wonyoung, who was with them then explained:

"But the real Merry Queen strawberry was too big."

Thus, the reason she had no choice but to hold it with both hands.

IVE Wonyoung Received Mixed Reactions for Eating Strawberries With Both Hands – Is She Being Cute or Camera-Conscious?

The responses of netizens who saw the scene were largely divided into various online communities and YouTube.

Some netters immediately gave unfavorable eyes after the broadcast and left comments such as:

"Eating with both hands was a little too much."

"I think she was conscious of the camera."

"It was too unnatural to stretch in the morning."

In particular, internet users who criticized the "ELEVEN" singer highlighted that no one eats strawberries like her. She was hated for allegedly being too camera-conscious.

Some even accused her of acting cute and being "too unnatural."

Despite this, many netizens including DIVE (IVE fandom) responded by saying:

"You're the only cute in the world."

"The way you eat strawberries is precious."

"You're born cute."

Those who defended Wonyoung emphasize that given the idol's small face and mouth, it is indeed hard for her to take it in one bite. The reason she needs to assist it from falling by using both of her hands.

What are your thoughts on this discussion?

Meanwhile, IVE, which includes Jang Wonyoung, has recently made a comeback with their new song, "Love Dive."

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Written by Eunice Dawson