IVE Wonyoung’s Behavior at Recent Event Provokes Strong Backlash
IVE Wonyoung is facing controversy after a video of her at a fan event in Shanghai went viral.
The incident happened on January 3, during IVE’s 4th EP offline fan event. A clip showing Wonyoung looking confused about where to sit sparked heavy criticism online. Some viewers called her a “pick me” and said they felt uncomfortable watching her behavior.
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The clip shows Wonyoung apparently searching for her seat but looking a bit lost. The video quickly divided fans and netizens.
People called her out online, saying her behavior was “uncomfortable” and “over the top.” However, many fans jumped in to defend her.
They explained she was simply trying to find her seat and that the criticism seemed like an excuse to hate on her.
As the situation unfolds, Wonyoung fans continue to stand up for her, saying the backlash is unfair and overblown.