Jang Won-young's amusement park pose sparks debate
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- IVE member Jang Won-young is facing online criticism for her attitude at an amusement park.
- Some netizens accused her of having her arms crossed while listening to explanations, contrasting with other members.
- This follows a previous "attitude controversy" at an airport in May.
K-pop group IVE's Jang Won-young is once again at the center of an online controversy regarding her attitude, this time stemming from her visit to an amusement park. Photos circulating online from the "ForEVER IVE" project event at Everland on July 1st show the members enjoying various attractions.
However, a point of contention arose from Jang Won-young's posture during the event. While other members were seen with their hands clasped while listening to explanations from staff, Jang Won-young was observed keeping her arms crossed throughout the interaction. This has led some netizens to criticize her demeanor.
Is crossing your arms a crime?
Conversely, many online users have defended Jang Won-young, questioning whether crossing one's arms is a punishable offense and dismissing the criticism as trivial. This incident follows a previous "attitude controversy" that emerged in May when images of her at Gimpo International Airport, en route to Shanghai, were shared online.
At that time, Jang Won-young was criticized for allegedly lowering her mask only slightly for security personnel. Her agency, Starship Entertainment, has previously stated that they are continuously monitoring and taking legal action against malicious posts and the spread of defamatory content concerning Jang Won-young.
It's nothing to make a fuss about.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.