IVE Liz Becomes Hot Topic for 'Upgraded' Visuals — Is She Prettier than Wonyoung?

In an online community, a debate sparked among K-pop fans if IVE Liz should become the visuals of the group instead of Jang Wonyoung.

Who is really the prettiest member?

IVE Liz Stuns in Airport Photos Due to New Hair Color

On August 17, the "4th-gen representative group" IVE left for Los Angeles through Incheon International Airport to attend "KCON LA 2023."

The three-day event will be held starting on the 18th to the 20th, and on Day 1, the girl group IVE will perform, along with SHINee Taemin, NCT Taeyong, WayV, MONSTA X unit Shownu x Hyungwon, CRAVITY, and NMIXX.

Before their departure, IVE took their time to attend a mini photo op with the Korean journalists and DIVEs (IVE fandom), beautifully posing before the cameras as they sport their airport 'fits.

While the members of IVE were all praised for their beauty, there is a member who stood out on that day - and it was none other than Liz!

IVE Liz Becomes Hot Topic for Recent Visuals — Is She Prettier than Wonyoung?
IVE (Newsen)

ALSO READ: IVE Liz Praised for Gorgeous Visuals, Physique After Weight Loss

Prior to leaving South Korea, the members' photos were being uploaded real-time on various social media platforms and articles. Liz's pictures immediately circulated among online communities and K-netz showered the singer with love and admiration for her striking beauty.

While Liz has always been a visual since Day 1 of their debut, netizens initially raised their brows for her weight and changing her hair color to black. According to them, black hair made her look ordinary. Liz was also severely body-shamed in the past.

IVE Liz Becomes Hot Topic for Recent Visuals — Is She Prettier than Wonyoung?
IVE Liz (@Lizz_1121)
IVE Liz Becomes Hot Topic for Recent Visuals — Is She Prettier than Wonyoung?
IVE Liz (@Lizz_1121)

However, after going back to being blonde and losing some weight, people's reactions turned 360° and are now loving the idol's appearance.

Upon seeing her photos, she became a hot topic on SNS and online forums, with fans leaving comments such as:

  • "Seriously, she looks like a doll."
  • "She was really born to be blonde."
  • "Her facial features are so sharp."
  • "It Girl' in the making."
  • "Ah, freaking pretty."

IVE Liz vs. Jang Wonyoung: Who Is Prettier?

IVE Liz Becomes Hot Topic for Recent Visuals — Is She Prettier than Wonyoung?
IVE Liz (Dispatch)
IVE Liz Becomes Hot Topic for Recent Visuals — Is She Prettier than Wonyoung?
IVE Liz (Dispatch)

Amid praises Liz is receiving for her "upgraded" look, a debate ignited among online users after some commented that the idol should instead become the center and visual of the group.

These roles are filled in by Jang Wonyoung, who is dubbed as one of the prettiest idols in the fourth-generation era.

According to K-netz, Liz is prettier than her co-04-liner member.

  • "Now, Liz is the prettiest."
  • "If you look at every detail of her features, she's definitely the prettiest in their team."
  • "She's the prettiest and most talented in the group, she should be the center."
IVE Liz Becomes Hot Topic for Recent Visuals — Is She Prettier than Wonyoung?
Wonyoung (Dispatch)

Seeing this, Jang Wonyoung's fans asked other DIVEs to refrain from disrespecting the idol.

  • "There is Jang Wonyoung, so why should Liz be in Tier 1?"
  • "She's definitely in Tier 2 when Jang Wonyoung and An Yujin are in the same group."

What are your thoughts on this?

READ MORE: DIVEs Defend IVE Liz & Jang Wonyoung From Netizens Criticizing Their Weight, Bodies

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Written by Eunice Dawson.

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