IVE’s New Social Media Update Sparks Intense Backlash Against Starship Entertainment

IVE is facing controversy over their latest dance video.

The girl group posted a clip dancing to “Bang Bang” on Instagram. The video hit over one million views fast, showing their huge fanbase.

But fans spotted something odd. Wonyoung was barely visible in the video. Whenever she moved, the camera cut away, hiding her behind other members.

Many think this was on purpose. Some say Starship Entertainment is doing it to spark engagement. Others worry Wonyoung is being treated unfairly despite her massive popularity.

Here’s what fans are saying:

Starship doing it on purpose to drive engagement when it’s not even necessary
— fizz ꨄ︎ (@roppijamz)

who approved this
— 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 | 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐈𝐕𝐄+ 𑣿 (@folkinyourheart)

The cuts this is definitely personal the fuck
— ☥ kini GHPT4 (@wayt1ny)

you’d think manon and wonyoung were second cousins the way she’s being covered in this videoasodijsaldj what
— (@lluxxus)

The video is 28 seconds long and Wonyoung is seen for only 4 seconds this must be a joke
— cass (jaemjen fan acc) | NCT JNJM (@yangjwksm)

Meanwhile, Wonyoung has also been going viral for a few on-stage mistakes during this comeback.

The backlash is growing fast as more fans call out Starship for how they handled Wonyoung’s screen time.