Why Jang Wonyoung Is the Unexpected 4th-Gen “Girl Crush” Icon Among Women: K-netizens’ Reactions
A viral Pann post titled “Something Most Women Don’t Know, But It’s a Fact” is stirring up serious discussion about IVE’s Jang Wonyoung and the reality of her fanbase demographics.
The post points out a surprising divide: while Jang Wonyoung is often celebrated as a top fourth-generation idol, particularly for her visuals and presence, most of her fandom support reportedly comes from female-oriented communities, not male-dominated ones.
In male-dominated online communities, Jang Wonyoung is often referred to as the “Hwasa of the 4th generation.”
Why? Because, like Hwasa, she tends to be particularly praised only on female-dominated forums.
What’s interesting is that people who only hang out in those female communities often have no idea that Jang Wonyoung isn’t actually that popular in male forums. LOL.
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Many commenters were surprised to learn that Jang Wonyoung isn’t universally popular on male-dominated platforms, despite her widespread media presence, brand endorsements, and undeniable visual appeal. But the majority actually didn’t care about that.
Comments on Pann:
- So what? Who cares what male-dominated forums think.
2. When Jang Won-young gets posted on Instagram, I see plenty of guys commenting too.
3. What do you mean by calling her the next Hwasa? Even guys know Jang Won-young is a top-tier idol. She might not be super popular in the usual sense, but people just see her as a different breed altogether. For example, if you ask, “Who would you rather date, Jang Won-young or Ahn Yu-jin?,” most” guys would pick Ahn Yu-jin.
4. Got a graduation photo to share?
5. What’s the point of being popular with lame guys anyway? ㅠ… I’m genuinely curious.
6. What’s so great about being popular on male-dominated forums? Why are people so obsessed with being a “male-pick” anyway?
