Jang Won Young's Airport Style Sends a Message to Cyberbullies

Jang Won Young’s airport fashion has taken the internet by storm, capturing the attention of fans and critics alike. On September 23, an online post popped up, cheekily titled "The Confidence of a Winner: Jang Won Young's Mental Strength." Because, apparently, a pink top and a white skirt can speak volumes—just ask the internet.

Now, hold onto your sunglasses, because the twist here is that dear Jang supposedly donned an ensemble that was previously worn by the infamous YouTuber known as Sojang, during a police investigation. Yes, you read that right. It’s as if the fashion gods orchestrated this entire drama, sewing a thread of irony and intrigue all at once. Talk about a runway of scandal!

Sojang is not your average YouTuber; oh no, she is the notorious "cyber wrecker" of the K-pop world, known for her dastardly narratives filled with notorious fabrications about celebrities—including our fashionista of the hour, Jang Won Young. Among her slanders, Sojang has claimed everything from petty jealousy that derailed a fellow trainee’s debut to shocking allegations about other celebrities indulging in, let’s say, non-charitable activities such as prostitution or extreme makeovers.

In an inspired response, IVE’s agency, Starship Entertainment, decided enough was enough and filed a defamation lawsuit against Sojang. Their stance? Continuous misinformation packs a punch, and it can certainly go straight for the heart of a celebrity's reputation. During the investigation, the financial shenanigans of this YouTuber came to light, revealing that Sojang raked in a whopping 250 million KRW (around $190,000) over two years starting in June 2021. And yes, she invested part of that fortune into real estate, because when you’re in the business of spinning tales, you might as well have a nice place to call home.

Fast forward to January, when justice reigned supreme, as the court ruled in favor of Jang Won Young, ordering Sojang to pay 100 million KRW (about $75,000) in damages. But hold your applause—it isn’t over yet. The case is currently twirling in the cosmos of a second appeal, leaving us all wondering: will Jang's stunning airport outfit become the symbol of a fairy-tale ending, or just another tee in the closet of the #Kdrama life?

And while we await the next twist in this fashionable saga, IVE has already charmed us with their shiny new English single, 'Supernova Love,' featuring none other than David Guetta at the 'Show What I Have Encore.' Clearly, with such stellar talents, it’s safe to say that as the drama unfolds, we’ll be watching with bated breath—and impeccable style.