IVE Jang Wonyoung Draws Flak Following Release of 'ELEVEN' Recording Video — Here's Why
Following the release of episode seven of "1,2,3 IVE," Jang Wonyoung has drawn flak for her attitude while recording their song "ELEVEN." Keep on reading for all the details.
IVE Jang Wonyoung Draws Flak Following Release of 'ELEVEN' Recording Video
IVE is currently the hottest rookie group in K-pop, thanks to their hit debut single "ELEVEN." After a period of social media virality and winning music show trophies left and right, Starship Entertainment shared a video revealing how the members recorded their debut song, "ELEVEN."
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Viewers paid particular attention to Jang Wonyoung, a former member of IZ*ONE and arguably the most famous member of IVE. Sadly, the female idol drew negative feedback due to her attitude in front of the camera.
People believe she was too focused on the camera and tried to make herself look good in all of her shots. While recording, Jang Wonyoung would often stare at the camera and do the same expressions she does on stage in the recording booth. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the microphone's position is too far to perfectly record her vocals, which has led people to believe her voice was edited into the video.
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Others pointed out how Jang Wonyoung appeared to be "fake" while talking to her members. Compared to Yujin and Leeseo, who talk naturally and act as if the camera was not there, Wonyoung tried to show off her cuteness. People believe she was purposely acting shy in the camera to appear more likable, but it ended up looking unnatural. Others noted that Rei, the member she was talking to, also seemed awkward because of it.
Additionally, it was noted that idols often re-recorded their lines numerous times until they got the right take, but I only had to re-record some lines a handful of times for the camera.
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Following the video, internet users could not help but have mixed opinions about the female idol. As videos such as these are meant to show the actual recording process, people cannot stomach how "fake" it all appeared. Many compared IVE's video to SM Entertainment's video of their artists and recording and commented on how staged IVE's is in comparison.
Some comments concerning Jang Wonyoung in the video read, "This is the first time I watched a recording video that looked so fake," "Is Wonyoung just acting or is her personality like that?" "The mic is just for show. Wonyoung is too busy dancing." "The microphone wasn't even close to her face, and she was staring directly at the camera," "Look at Rei's face of resignation," and "No wonder you are criticized."
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At the start of 2022, IVE was selected as the most anticipated singer of the year among all K-pop acts. The girl group was chosen by 31 of the most esteemed music company experts from different entertainment agencies.
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IVE made their official debut with the single album "ELEVEN" and a title track of the same name on December 1, 2021. IVE attained their first music show trophy seven days after their debut, making IVE the fastest female group to win first place on a music show.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
