Starship Under Fire: Allegations of Favoritism in Outfits for Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin

IVE’s red carpet styles sparking online debates

IVE is one of the top-tier groups of Gen 4, possessing many catchy and addictive hits since their debut. Not only that, the Starship girl group is also loved for their visuals as they are all tall, model-like figures and outstanding visuals that captivate. Particularly, the fame of Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin (after their activities with IZ*ONE) has contributed to the growing reputation of IVE.

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Due to the noticeable popularity difference among the members, every appearance at events and award ceremonies turns IVE’s red-carpet fashion into a topic of discussion in online communities. Starship Entertainment has also faced allegations of unfair treatment, excessively promoting Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin.

Most recently, at the 2023 Melon Music Awards, IVE looked stunning in elegant and feminine white-themed outfits. However, upon closer inspection of the photos, it is evident that members Wonyoung and Yujin were favored with more glamorous, attention-grabbing attire, even in different colors. Netizens believe that the group looks like “Wonyoung – Yujin and friends”

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Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin looked like princesses in their beautiful and graceful dresses.

On the KBS Gayo Daechukje 2022 red carpet, all the spotlight focused on Jang Wonyoung as she wore a form-fitting long dress with a prominent bow at the back, completely different from the simple and basic short white outfits worn by other members. However, many fans explained that Wonyoung, being the MC for the event, chose a more eye-catching outfit to host the program.

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Yujin also raised eyebrows with a completely different cobalt blue outfit, but at that time, the reason given was her role as the event’s MC.
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At another event, Wonyoung wore an eccentric outfit, standing out completely from the group.
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At MMA 2022, despite not wearing overly flashy clothes, the outfits of Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin were the most flattering, making the two stand out more than the other four members.
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Even when dressed mainly in black and white, Wonyoung and Yujin’s appearances were more refined and meticulous than those of the other members.
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The rare occasions when IVE members wore matching outfits on the red carpet were not enough to satisfy fans after a series of perceived excessive promotions for Wonyoung and Yujin. This seems to be a contributing factor to the “underground wars” within the IVE fan community.

Source: k14

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