American Singer Goes Viral For Being The “IVE’s Wonyoung Of Western Music” Amid Chappell Roan Controversy

Recently, an American pop singer has gone viral for being compared to IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung amid another singer’s controversy.

IVE’s Jang Wonyoung

Most listeners of pop music have likely heard the name Chappell Roan, as the singer-songwriter has gained massive attention recently. Roan has been active for many years in the industry but had a career breakthrough in 2024 after opening for Olivia Rodrigo.

Chappell Roan | Spotify

The star is active on social media and recently shared a rant in which she spoke about her increased popularity.

Roan primarily addressed the negative new parts of her fame, which include harassment and stalking. While she made valid points about stalking and harassment of celebrities being normalized when it should not be, the clip has sparked much discussion.

Do not assume this is directed at someone or a specific encounter. This is just my side of the story and my feelings.

♬ original sound – chappell roan

I don’t care that abuse and harassment and stalking is a normal thing to do to people who are famous or a little famous…That does not make it okay. That does not make it normal.

— Chappell Roan

Primarily, many have debated the instances she mentioned, like a fan yelling at her from a car, and have seen her rant as a negative viewpoint on her newfound fame. Others have seen it as an example of setting boundaries between a star and fans.

That's why she's at the tope of the game 17 years later. This is a message to you chappell from a 18 years old https://t.co/mCpTW5liIp pic.twitter.com/5MmhL8kgXY

— A cowboy at the tortured Poets Department (@salim101497073) August 19, 2024

“chappell roan isn’t ready for fame” except she’s just setting her boundaries so perhaps Y’ALL aren’t ready to be fans https://t.co/MQ6iIRqXqI

— jonas 🇵🇸 (@Jonasfonfon) August 20, 2024

One take has seen another singer be praised for her interactions with fans.

A now-viral tweet referred to Madison Beer as the “western pop” version of Wonyoung. Madison Beer is a 25-year-old American singer who is known to K-Pop fans for appearing on the K/DA track “Pop/stars” alongside Jaira Burns, and (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon and Miyeon.

Madison Beer | @madisonbeer/Instagram

The video compared Madison Beer’s gentle way of speaking and attentiveness to Wonyoung’s, who is known for maintaining boundaries between her and fans

Her and Chappell Roan have the complete opposite dynamics with their fans I’m crying 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/yz5XfZqKot

— mazzy (@mazzypopstar) August 20, 2024

like they’re always so happy to interact with fans pic.twitter.com/doJfTXfmbT

— lucky vicky (@wonnings) August 20, 2024

. Some brought up how many perceive both Wonyoung and Beer as “mean girls” due to their visuals, but are actually the opposite in real interactions.

!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/kzaajzHqzT pic.twitter.com/uiuGFjdaJA

— clara (@minhyemo) August 21, 2024

– hated for being pretty
– being painted as a mean girl
– talented but people deny
– writes good songs
I think they should go out for a coffee https://t.co/xHxEUmiAVS

— Carmen Naoi Sooya (@IVEBEEN2PINK) August 20, 2024

pretty girls with nice energy and positive vibe is my favs https://t.co/AoztZ9bqtM

— alice | end the genocide! 🇵🇸 (@i12mvti) August 21, 2024