Chinese actress and famous lookalike of IVE member Jang Wonyoung, Zhao Lusi, is being slammed for supposedly mocking how the K-pop idol eats strawberries. Keep on reading for all the details.
Jang Wonyoung Lookalike Slammed for Mocking How IVE Member Eats Strawberries
On January 13, 2024, Chinese media outlet China Daily released an article claiming actress Zhao Lusi is being slammed for mocking IVE member Jang Wonyoung.
Zhao Lusi is currently the advertising model for luxury cosmetic brand L'Occitane in China. As their model, Zhao Lusi shot a commercial with the concept of "Winter Strawberry Makeup."
In a behind-the-scenes video of the ad, Zhao Lusi was seen eating strawberries with an exaggerated expression.
Due to her reputation as a Jang Wonyoung lookalike, many took to social media to claim the actress was mocking the K-pop idol.
In 2021, Jang Wonyoung, along with her other IVE members, appeared on MBC's "Omniscient Interfering View." During the show, Jang Wonyoung was seen holding a strawberry with two hands and biting into it in a cute way.
After the clip went viral, many accused Jang Wonyoung of trying too hard to be pretty and being overly conscious of the camera.
Many Chinese internet users have slammed Zhao Lusi, saying she is trying too hard to copy Jang Wonyoung. This is not the first time this accusation has come out.
In July of last year, Zhao Lusi was accused of copying Jang Wonyoung's make-up style and fashion sense.
Some comments read:
- "Zhao Lusi is copying Jang Wonyoung again."
- "I think Zhao Lusi and Jang Wonyoung are the only people who eat strawberries like that."
- "Why is she trying so hard to be like Jang Wonyoung?"
In other news, Zhao Lusi opened a dessert cafe back in 2021. The cafe has been slammed for the alleged unathorized use of paintings by Korean illustrator Lee Seul Ro as decorations.
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IVE Jang Wonyoung Recent Activities
IVE released their debut studio album, "I'VE IVE," on April 10, 2023.
Jang Wonyoung was confirmed to host the 8th Asia Artist Awards in December 2023, alongside co-hosts Kang Daniel and Sung Hanbin. Jang Wonyoung was present for the Paris Fashion Week presentation of Miu Miu's 2024 Spring/Summer collection on October 3.
She was later ranked as the 13th most influential person at Paris Fashion Week by influencer marketing platform Lefty, and her presence brought in an estimated $3 million in media value for Miu Miu.
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IVE released their third extended play, "I'VE MINE," on October 13. The announcement that Jang would host the 2023 KBS Music Bank Global took place on November 26.
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