Jang Won Young (IVE) continues to become the focus of attention on Korean social networks after images of her crossing her arms while listening to instructions at Everland amusement park caused many mixed opinions.
According to posts on the online community, in early July, Jang Won Young and IVE members went to Everland (Gyeonggi, Korea) to film for a cooperation project between the group and the amusement park. Images recording the working process of the members were then widely shared on social networks.
What attracted attention was the moment Jang Won Young stood cross-arms listening to Everland staff introduce and guide. While some other members stood with their hands in front, the female singer's posture quickly became a topic of discussion.
A part of netizens believe that crossing arms when others are presenting creates a feeling of lack of goodwill, not suitable for the working context. However, many other opinions believe that Jang Won Young's attitude cannot be assessed from just one photo. According to them, this may just be a natural standing posture or an unconscious habit, not reflecting the female idol's behavior.
This is not the first time Jang Won Young has been involved in controversy related to attitude. Previously, during her departure in May, a video recording her temporarily lowering her mask at the airport security checkpoint once raised suspicions of being favored when doing procedures.
In addition, another time, the image of Jang Won Young crossing her arms and receiving her passport with one hand also caused controversy on social networks. However, full videos released later showed that the female singer still handed over her passport with both hands and followed the instructions of security personnel. Therefore, many people believe that the previously circulated images did not fully reflect the diễn biến of the incident.
Amidst the debate, Jang Won Young has recently been mentioned for her charitable activities. On July 11, Yonsei University Medical Center said that the female singer had donated a total of 200 million won, divided equally among Severance Hospital and Gangnam Severance Hospital. The money will be used to support treatment for pediatric patients, adolescents and improve medical examination and treatment conditions.
In a recent interview, Jang Won Young said that she always tries to receive both positive and negative feedback with a calm attitude. The female idol shared that she wants to continue to maintain an optimistic living spirit, which fans often mention through the phrase "Lucky Vicky".
On the management side, Starship Entertainment said it is still monitoring posts and malicious comments aimed at artists and will continue to apply legal measures against acts of spreading false information or defaming artists.
The incident continues to spark debate about evaluating artists through short images or videos on social networks. Many opinions suggest that it is necessary to fully consider the context before making conclusions about an individual's attitude or behavior.
