She’s one of the best!
Koreaboo
10 minutes ago
Recently, K-Pop idols have become a hot topic among netizens with South Korea’s election season.
Many avoid representing either party by avoiding colors like red and blue that could expose their political stance.
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While some have garnered much criticism for their due to their controversial photos…
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…some earned praise for their fun and witty way of avoiding political controversy.
Fourth-Gen Idol Goes Viral For Witty Method To Avoid Political Controversy
Most recently, an online community post garnered over 180,000 views as netizens agreed that IVE’s Jang Wonyoung proved to be “top idol” status amid the election season.

They praised her for putting in the effort and posting a photo in black and white, showing her understanding of how sensitive elections can be.
Out of all the photos she has sent, this was the only monochrome photo.

Netizens agreed that she was truly born to be a star that was both smart and talented.


- “Whenever I see Jang Wonyoung, she is so clever and smart. She was just born with it. She reads the room quickly and knows what the public likes.”
- “She is one of the top. Don’t mix her in with other idols.”
- “So cute.”
- “Top idol’s level of thinking is on a different level. I love Wonyoung.