Taiwan Faces Shortage Of Local Beverage Thanks To IVE’s Wonyoung

IVE member Wonyoung‘s global popularity is undeniable but it is hard to perceive its true extent all the time. That is when certain incidents come into the scenario, painting a picture of how far her influence really goes.

Recently, IVE held a concert in Taiwan, leaving fans mesmerized with their incredible live performance skills.

During the concert, Wonyoung casually mentioned on stage that she wanted to try the Watermelon Oolong Tea from Chun Shui Tang, a popular Taiwanese milk tea brand.

원영이 통콴하러 쩐주단 왓는데 수박우롱티 품절 ….. 재입고 중이라는데 정확히 언제 들어올지는 모른다네요🐒🥹 pic.twitter.com/0Qud9cEvpW

— 버티 (@buttyja) June 3, 2025

It only took a few hours for the beverage to be completely sold out nationwide as fans rushed to stores, buying up all the stock. Multiple shops were seen putting up signs informing consumers that they had run out of the Watermelon Oolong Tea.

Some Taiwanese fans also shared that store clerks were aware that the beverage was selling out because of Wonyoung, and turned down interested buyers, apologizing, saying that they had run out of the drink because of “the Wonyoung effect.”

The phenomenon was also covered by the Taiwanese media.

[🎥] Jang Wonyoung's pick!

Wonyoung watermelon oolong tea sold out in the whole Taiwan event reported by TVBS news and EBC news#IVE #원영 #장원영 #ウォニョン #JANGWONYOUNG pic.twitter.com/gSfEJWbnvB

— ABOUT WONYOUNG (@about_wonyoung) June 2, 2025

Even Korean netizens were taken aback after witnessing the far-reaching influence of the idol.

• “Wow, daebak.”
• “Wonyoung’s ripple effect is crazy.”
• “I’m curious. I wanna try it.”
• “If it gets sold out, what will Wonyoung drink?”

• “Superstar goddess.”
• “Whoa, watermelon oolong tea? It’s kind of fascinating. I’m curious.”