IVE’s Wonyoung Triggers Backlash With “Lazy” Dancing

IVE‘s recent dance challenge video for their new song “XOXZ” is receiving mixed reactions.

Netizens claim that Wonyoung‘s performance compared to the other members appears lackluster.

When the choreography calls for hair flipping, it’s apparent that Wonyoung’s movements are noticeably less exaggerated.

Even when she makes her way to the front, her movements carry the same energy.

The strong contrast between the members adds to the mismatched energy levels.

Particularly, Wonyoung and Gaeul‘s different energy levels stand out the most when the two are side by side.

Netizens left many comments on the video assessing the group’s performance.

• “Is Jang Wonyoung always like that? She kind of dances carelessly.”
• “(Reply) Yep, exactly.”
• “Pretty.”
• “Since my focus naturally goes to Wonyoung, I keep watching her, but she’s moving so weakly it’s kind of jarring. Seeing her next to the other members, the difference really stands out… don’t make me sad…”
• “She’s probably just tired.”
• “I get that Wonyoung doesn’t want to mess up her hair, but not moving at all makes her look like she can’t dance even more.”
• “It’s not that the dance is off… anyone can see she’s just dancing half-heartedly like a wooden puppet.”

Watch the full video below.