NewJeans's Danielle and her sister, Gyuna, are garnering attention for their similarities to IVE's Jang Wonyoung and her sister, actress Jang Da Ah.
Recently, it was revealed that soloist Gyuna is the older sister of NewJeans member Danielle. This means they are one of a handful of celebrity siblings in the industry, with some notable ones being ITZY's Chaereyong and Lee Chaeyeon, as well as Jessica Jung and f(x)'s Krystal.
Now, however, the two are being compared to Jang Wonyoung and Jang Da Ah. Keep on reading to learn more.
Gyuna Garners Attention For Being NewJeans Danielle's Older Sister
On March 31, the debut OST "LAVA" from the Coupang Play original series "Hide," performed by newly-debuted Gyuna, was released.
One particular comment under the "LAVA" video caught attention and went viral soon after it was posted. The comment reads, "Congratulations on your debut, GYUNA. I've witnessed your hard work for this moment. I wish you nothing but success, and may you become an excellent artist like your younger sister."
When asked about Gyuna's younger sibling, a response stated that her sister is NewJeans' Danielle.
After doing more digging, netizens discovered that Danielle's elder sister, Gyuna, had a career as a child model and appeared on shows like "My Heart's Crayon" in the past.
Following Gyuna's debut in the entertainment industry, netizens couldn't help but notice the parallels between Danielle and Gyuna and IVE member Jang Wonyoung and her sister Jang Da Ah.
NewJeans Danielle & Gyuna Draw Comparison to IVE Jang Wonyoung & Jang Da Ah
One thing that people consistently mention is the fact that both pairs of siblings are "visual sisters."
Jang Da Ah has been captivating attention long before her debut, after it was discovered she was the older sister of Jang Wonyoung. Last April, she signed an exclusive contract deal with King Kong by Starship Agency, signaling her official entry into the acting scene.
Jang Da Ah made her official acting debut with a lead role in the TVING drama "Pyramid Game," released in February. When it was announced she would be taking on the antagonist role in the drama, she garnered significant anticipation and interest even prior to the show's release.
Despite playing a villainous character, she garnered praise for her remarkable acting prowess, showing off her captivating eye expressions and nuanced emotions. Though she played the role of a villain, Jang Da Ah garnered immense affection from the audience.
In an interview following the drama's finale, Jang Da Ah acknowledged the tag "Jang Wonyoung's older sister" as an unavoidable title, stating, "It's expected to be called by such a label, especially when debuting with minimal recognition. I understand and accept it, but it's not what I want."
She further emphasized, "What matters most is establishing my own identity as an actress. Once I achieve that, the 'Jang Wonyoung's sister' label will naturally fade away."
Currently, Gyuna also has the label of "NewJeans Danielle's older sister." Though she has yet to speak on the title, it is expected that she will fiercely accomplish various activities to shed the title from her identity.
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Written by Alexa Lopez
