Sooyoung expresses envy towards Jang Wonyoung's center position, says she was born in the wrong era

Girls' Generation member Sooyoung recently shared her feelings of envy towards IVE's Jang Wonyoung, particularly regarding her role as a center performer. During an episode of the MBC show 'What Do You Do on a Weekend?', Sooyoung confessed that she felt she was born in the wrong era.

The discussion arose while the cast was watching Girls' Generation's debut performance. Hyoyeon commented that Sooyoung didn't need to do much during their debut, to which Yoo Jae-suk questioned why Sooyoung had such a small part. Sooyoung then elaborated, expressing her wish to have been active in the current generation where being tall and a center is highly valued.

She implied that her own strengths and physical attributes might have been better utilized in today's K-pop landscape, where prominent center positions are often given to taller idols who can command attention on stage. Sooyoung's remarks highlight the evolving standards and preferences within the K-pop industry regarding idol roles and visual presentation.