Okay fellow fans, here’s the latest: at IVE’s ForEVER IVE event with Everland, a short clip of Jang Wonyoung listening to a staff member while crossing her arms went viral — and of course some corners of the internet read it as an “attitude” problem.
From there, comments popped up saying it looked disrespectful and that she should have uncrossed her arms. But almost immediately a bigger wave followed: lots of netizens called the criticism overblown, pointing out that crossing your arms is normal body language and not automatic evidence of bad manners. Typical responses were things like, “Now you can’t even cross your arms,” and, “They’ll make a controversy no matter what.”
This isn’t the first time small moments around Wonyoung have been blown up online — she was recently criticized after a clip showed her briefly lowering her mask at an airport, which also sparked debate about intent and rules. Fans say they’re exhausted watching everyday actions get picked apart.
Quick context for anyone catching up:
- IVE debuted under Starship Entertainment in December 2021 with the single “Eleven.”
- Jang Wonyoung was previously in IZ*ONE and is one of IVE’s public faces, frequently booked for brand campaigns and modeling work.
- The incident happened during IVE’s ForEVER IVE collaboration event with Everland, where the group took part in activities with fans.
Bottom line: a short, ordinary gesture turned into another wave of online nitpicking, and fans are calling it unfair. Meanwhile, Wonyoung keeps working — juggling group promotions and endorsement schedules — while the online chatter continues to swirl.
Source: Koreaboo