South Korean YouTuber Sojang recently uploaded a YouTube video. There, he slammed Jang Wonyoung for her rude treatment of her fellow IVE members. Keep on reading for all the details.
On October 14, Sojang uploaded a video titled "[Ive, Wonyoung, Lee Seo, Gaeul] Jang Wonyoung, who kept the members in check and ignored..." There, he discussed how Jang Wonyoung ignored her co-members and kept them in check as the center.
IVE Jang Wonyoung's Supposed Rude Behavior Towards Gaeul
Recently, IVE was seen at the airport. As Gaeul waved her hand at reporters, Jang Wonyoung suddenly passed through her shot, blocking her way. She walked past Gaeul without looking back at her. After the incident, Gaeul's face noticeably hardened.
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The idol garnered flak for her actions, saying that it is only polite to let her co-member have the spotlight as she poses. People claimed she was showing her "celebrity disease," passing in front of Gaeul to keep her in check, as Jang Wonyoung is IVE's center.
Gaeul is a member who gained positive responses following "After LIKE," with many considering her verse as the killing part of the song. Her fancam gained more views than Jang Wonyoung's in this era. Because of that, people believe Jang Wonyoung became jealous of Gaeul.
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People compared Jang Wonyoung's attitude to Ahn Yujin's. That day, the latter was seen holding on to Leeseo's shoulder, signaling her to smile and pose for the reporters.
Besides the airport incident, Jang Wonyoung was also criticized for her birthday post for Gaeul. On Gaeul's birthday in September, Jang Wonyoung shared a selfie of the two. However, Jang Wonyoung's face was the main focus, with Gaeul in the back. People slammed her for her selfish behavior.
IVE Jang Wonyoung Supposedly Ignores ReI
It is not just Gaeul who is one of Jang Wonyoung's supposed "victims." People claim she also ignored the group's Japanese member, Rei.
During IVE's early debut days, Rei popularized the Gyaru Peace sign. The pose has been used by countless idols and is one of the trendiest trends of the 2020s. Because she popularized the pose, Rei garnered a fan base.
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While almost all idols have done the pose, Jang Wonyoung has never been photographed during the Gyaru Peace. Many speculate that she chooses not to do the pose because she is jealous of the fame Rei received from popularizing Gyaru Peace.
Is IVE Jang Wonyoung Also Rude to Leeseo?
During IVE's early debut days, Leeseo went viral after a cameraman zoomed in on her face during her part. Following the incident, Jang Wonyoung joked, "Leeseo unnie, are you 25 years old?"
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Many saw this as Jang Wonyoung teasing their youngest member, and people believed she was taking her jealousy too far. Following rumors of discord between the two, Jang Wonyoung was seen holding hands with Leeseo days after.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
