IVE’s Wonyoung Slammed Online For “Pick Me” Behaviour. Can We Let Her Breathe?
Wonyoung has dealt with similar backlash since her early days in IVE.
IVE Wonyoung’s behaviour has been talked about a lot online. Many people don’t like it and say she tries too hard to get attention. Now, a new moment from a recent event has started another heated argument on the internet. Some call her actions “pick me”, while her fans say she is just being herself. Read on to know more about it.
Wonyoung Called Out For “Pick Me” Behaviour In Viral Video
Recently, popular girl group IVE held a special offline fanmeet in Shanghai and one video from the event spread like wildfire online. In the viral video, Wonyoung was looking for her seat on stage and looked confused. Some netizens labelled this as “pick me” actions.
They said that the K-pop idol was trying very hard to look cute or grab attention. However, her fans stepped in right away to explain that she was genuinely just trying to find her place in a chaotic situation. They said that people were using this small moment as another reason to criticise her for no fair reason.
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Well, Wonyoung has dealt with similar backlash since her early days in IVE. Online users often point out her gestures or the way she smiles or moves during events and call them “pick me” behaviour. Many fans call it a clear case of double standards. They said when male idols act cute or sweet in similar situations, fans usually praise it and go gaga over it.
For female idols like Wonyoung, the same behaviour gets turned into something negative and mocked. This frustrates fans. Some also believe that people are jealous of her success and hence, they always target her. Well, how about we let her live freely and stop overanalysing her actions? She’s a human being as well.
What do you think?
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First Published: January 06, 2026 12:56 PM
