IVE’s Wonyoung Faces Otaku Label Following Recent Fan Event

IVE’s Wonyoung is trending for a surprising reason — geeking out over anime during a fan event in Tokyo.

At a recent fan sign, Wonyoung wowed fans by striking poses from the hit Japanese anime Jujutsu Kaisen. She mimicked sorcerer Gojo Satoru’s signature hand signs, but didn’t stop there. Wonyoung added “self-made effects” by tossing her hair in the air, making it look like her hair was flying with magical force — just like in the anime.

Fans quickly noticed this rare, playful side of Wonyoung and flooded social media with reactions, affectionately calling her an “Otaku” and a “Weeb.”

“peak anime girl” — @wickyjang

“THIS WEEABOO HELP” — @wickyjang

“wait so wonyoung actually saw those twts about her cherry/8 pose looking like a domain expansion and not her flipping her hair so that her fansite could capture her ‘power’ skdnksnskd my silly little otaku” — @iveceptio

“wonyoung doing the jujutsu kaisen handsign and her shapeshiting 8 -> cherry heart pose i love this witty girl” — @wonyaura

The controversy began when Wonyoung was recently caught up in backlash over her involvement in Devil Wears Prada 2 promotions in Korea.

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Despite the drama, Wonyoung’s anime moment is winning hearts and showing a fun, unexpected side of the idol. Fans are loving this glimpse of her genuine fandom beyond the stage.