5th-Generation Idol’s Appearance Ignites Heated Debate Following Comparison to IVE’s Wonyoung

BABYMONSTER’s Rora is facing a wave of online debate over her looks after fans compared her to IVE’s Wonyoung.

The controversy began when a Nate Pann user posted photos of Rora, pointing out their striking resemblance. The captions read, “She looks so fcking much like Jang Wonyoung.”* The pictures showed Rora with similar hair styles—bangs and soft waves—and feminine makeup like Wonyoung’s signature look.

As the situation unfolded, netizens quickly jumped in with mixed reactions. Most agreed both are pretty but rejected the comparison as unnecessary.

“They’re both pretty and cute, but I don’t really see the resemblance.”
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“I think the f*ck not.”
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“The pattern of sowing discord, exactly like that of LE-jussis.”
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“She’s pretty.”
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“??”
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Others gave their take on the comparison, noting different vibes between the two idols.

“I wouldn’t exactly say they look alike, but she’s incredibly beautiful!”
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“Jang Wonyoung = Jeon Ji Yeon. Rora = Sung Yu Ri. They look similar to when they were in their prime. While Jang Wonyoung resembles a cat, Rora resembles a puppy. Their images are completely different.”
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The debate shows how closely fans watch new generation idols, especially when rising stars like Rora get compared to already popular faces like Wonyoung.

No official response from YG Entertainment or IVE’s agency has been reported yet.

Stay tuned for updates.