Get to Know IVE Jang Wonyoung’s Brilliant, Kind-Hearted, Ultra-Wealthy Chaebol Best Friend

Jang Wonyoung is facing fresh attention after being spotted hanging out with Jules Lee, a chaebol heiress linked to Korea’s DL Group.

The controversy started when Wonyoung posted a cute dessert photo on Instagram in summer 2022. Jules Lee posted the exact same photo soon after, hinting they were together at a fancy omakase restaurant.

Fans quickly speculated about Wonyoung’s background, wondering if her friendship with a chaebol granddaughter reveals deeper ties. But sources say their relationship looks like a casual friendship — Jules is known for mingling widely in the idol and social scenes.

Jules Lee is the granddaughter of DL Group — a chemical and construction giant. She’s also a law student at Georgetown University and an active advocate for women’s rights and environmental causes.

She’s led CNN’s “Freedom Project” focused on modern slavery and worked with activists to push menstrual equity in South Korea. Jules also runs the “Sonyu Project” charity, donating thousands of period care products to those in need.

Their friendship has grown. Jules attended an IVE concert recently, posting backstage pics with Wonyoung, sparking new buzz.

> “So cute”

— Jang Wonyoung on Instagram story photo that Jules Lee also posted

Jules Lee’s Instagram with 144K+ followers shows a packed social calendar — fashion events, film festivals like BIFF, and brand collaborations.

Wonyoung keeps top-tier company — from idols to chaebols — proving she’s got brains, heart, and access.

The situation is still developing as fans watch closely. No official statements from either side yet.