Why IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Was Unfairly Accused Of Being Racist

We all know Jang Wonyoung would never.

Netizens came to IVE Jang Wonyoung‘s defense after a video of her reaction to a child touching her went viral.

IVE’s Jang Wonyoung | Harper’s BAZAAR

IVE were in Madrid, Spain, for the KPOP LUX x SUPER SBS CONCERT music festival alongside other artists, including SHINee, ENHYPEN, and STAYC.

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Before the festival, some fans were lucky enough to run into the group as they visited different attractions in the country.

 

During their time exploring, a moment was captured that went viral. In the short clip, a child can be seen approaching Wonyoung while waving and appearing to touch her hair.

Wonyoung reacts with surprise before security moves the child out of the way.

The clip has gone viral with over seven million views as netizens gave their thoughts on the situation, with some groundlessly accusing Wonyoung of racism and colorism.

Netizens came to her defense and brought up Wonyoung’s past statements about being surprised easily as reasoning behind her response. Clips of how she reacted when children greeted her without invading her space in the past were also shared.

Others argued that her response to a stranger approaching her so closely was normal. Many shared that they have reacted the same in similar circumstances, regardless of who the person was.

In the end, it seems pretty clear-cut that Jang Wonyoung reacted as many would in the same situation.

 

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