Has Wonyoung Stopped Being IVE’s Center? Viral Post Ignites Intense Debate
IVE is facing controversy over who really holds the center position after their latest comeback teasers dropped.
The group’s newest concept photos show different members in the spotlight. Fans are now questioning whether Jang Wonyoung still has the center role she once dominated.
A viral Pann post pointed out that the duo called “Annyeongz” (Wonyoung and Yujin) were traditionally the main visuals and centers. Lately, however, Rei has been placed front and center alongside Yujin, sparking mixed reactions.
The post explained:
Originally, ‘Annyeongz’ were seen as the representative two centers. But lately, they’ve been swapping out Wonyoung for Rei instead, which has caused some debate among fans.
And in the latest concept photos, the only member who hasn’t been in the center position even once is Leeseo. Both Gaeul and Liz have at least gotten one turn in the center.
Personally, I think it’s fine if they rotate the center spot with each album’s concept photos. For the ‘Love Dive’ concept, Leeseo and Wonyoung were the main centers, while this time it’s Rei and Yujin. So I expect next time it’ll probably be Gaeul and Liz. But seeing how fans keep bringing it up, I kind of wish they would just let Annyeongz take the center spot instead…
— Viral Pann post
Fans quickly shot back at the post, accusing it of stirring unnecessary drama.
Comments included:
“Honestly it feels like you’re the one trying to stir up controversy out of nothing.”
“If I were Wonyoung, I’d get chills seeing my own fans attacking her members, who she treasures most, just over the center position…”
“Why is this even a controversy? IVE was never a group with a fixed center. They don’t even have official positions. Why blow this up into something unnecessary?”
“I really wish they’d just sue everyone who crosses the line. Starship, please read your emails. Everyone knows you monitor Pann, so just go ahead and post a lawsuit notice.”
“What kind of controversy is this? It’s hilarious.”
The debate over IVE’s center spot is heating up, but fans remain divided on whether it’s worth the fuss. Starship Entertainment has not commented.