IVE Jang Wonyoung’s Dramatic New Styling Earns Decisively Mixed Reactions

Netizens have come to IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung‘s defense over her newest change in styling.

IVE recently made their comeback with “XOXZ,” and new styling came with the new era of music.

The new styling was not entirely well-received, specifically criticizing Wonyoung’s styling. Rather than looking “bad,” netizens expressed frustration over her makeup and hair styling resembling her usual look, and her simple outfit.

IVE Wonyoung’s Outfit And Styling In New Content Triggers Major Frustration

The group recently appeared on Music Bank, where they took home another win for the track.

For this show, Wonyoung’s styling was different than previously, with her hair put into two stylishly “messy” braids. Her make-up also saw a change, with it being more intense than usual, including a smokey eye and teal colored contacts.

A netizen brought up this change in an online forum post titled “Why is Wonyoung’s styling like this again?,” expressing frustration over her visuals.

The comments were a mixture of complements and criticism, with some feeling that she looked even more doll-like. Others felt her hair and makeup styling looked “off” in some way, even though she looked pretty.

• “Wow, she honestly looks like a game character, so pretty. When a pretty girl does twin tails with sparkly styling, it’s literally paradise. Seriously, so pretty.”
• “She’s insanely pretty, there’s no empty space on her face at all. Truly like a doll…”
• “I was surprised when I saw her today too… lol. Wonyoung looks better with a bare face or something light. With this style, she looks like a gaijin-gal.”
• “Whether it’s Wonyoung or her agency or the stylist, get it together. No contacts + no overdone lips + just a little eyeliner. Is that really too much to ask???”