K-pop sensation Jang Won-young of IVE is at the center of online buzz after her appearance in a recent beverage commercial sparked speculation about possible lip fillers.
Often dubbed the “K-pop princess”, IVE‘s Jang Won-young usually garners praise for her radiant visuals. However, this time, netizens expressed concern over her noticeably plumper lips and stiff smile, which led to heated discussion about whether she may have undergone a cosmetic enhancement.
In several scenes of the ad, viewers pointed out that her mouth appeared unusually rigid, and her lip movement seemed strained, making it difficult for her to smile naturally. Some netizens speculated that she may have gotten her lips done shortly before filming and that the results had not yet settled.
Fueling the debate, one user even shared a side-by-side video comparison of Jang’s current and past lip shape, highlighting that she used to have moderately full lips with a natural, expressive smile.
However, fans quickly came to her defense, suggesting the appearance of fuller lips could be due to makeup techniques or lighting effects in the commercial. Some also pointed out that Jang Won-young’s older sister, actress Jang Da-ah, has a similarly shaped mouth—arguing that the idol’s lip shape may simply be natural genetics rather than cosmetic work.
Regardless of the truth, the speculation underscores just how closely public figures like Jang Won-young are scrutinized—and how quickly online discourse can shift from admiration to skepticism.
