IVE Wonyoung’s Outfit and Styling in New Content Sparks Significant Backlash

IVE’s Wonyoung faces backlash over styling in comeback concept trailer

IVE’s Wonyoung is under fire for her styling in the group’s upcoming comeback concept trailer for the 4th EP “SECRET CODE : GIRLS’ PLAYGROUND.” The album drops August 25, 2025, at 6 PM KST.

Netizens slammed Wonyoung’s outfit and set design, calling out the lack of effort compared to other members. She rocked her signature bangs and a blue outfit, but fans pointed out her plain white background with visible stains, unlike the more elaborate sets used by the rest of the group.

International fans also criticized that Wonyoung’s hairstyle has barely changed since late 2023, showing little variation over six different eras.

Fans voiced frustration on Twitter:

“Wonyoung needs to let those bangs cuz wdym this is her hairstyle since late 2023 in 6 different eras “
— 𝜗𝜚 (@oicnsy)

“The way I expected expensive sets with statues and outfits similar to love dive but we got a fucking garage instead with cheap objects and wonyoung only having white background with dookie stain on it….”
— Rum (@bloomeleven)

“Her outfit remind me of this “
— ིྀ I’M A SWITCH (@IM_SUREJSY)

“I’m sorry but i see no efforts with leeseo’s and wony’s looks?”
— Navi’s secret⋆★ (@inavillera)

“And Wonyoung again gets absolutely nothing, just an ugly concrete wall. Her facecard carries like always, but wtf is going on.”
— nelle (@everkais)

Korean netizens echoed similar complaints about the styling and makeup in the new profile photos and concept film, sparking widespread backlash ahead of the comeback.

Starship Entertainment is now facing pressure over the styling choices for IVE’s comeback visuals.