"Can't Jang Won-young even cross her arms?" vs. "She's just being arrogant" ... Another 'attitude controversy' erupts [Video]

[Financial News] Jang Won-young, a member of the girl group IVE, has been caught up in an attitude controversy after being seen crossing her arms at an amusement park.

The controversy began with video from a collaboration event held by IVE and Everland on the 1st.
The footage showed IVE members touring the venue following guidance from an Everland staff member.
At one point, Jang Won-young was seen listening to the explanation with her arms crossed.
As the scene spread quickly across online communities, criticism over her attitude grew.
Some users reacted negatively, saying, "She looks arrogant," "Why would you cross your arms while someone is explaining something?" and "That's a disrespectful attitude."
Others defended Jang Won-young, saying, "Is this really worth making such a big deal over just because she crossed her arms?" "The real problem is overinterpreting everything like this," and "She's a person too, so you can't keep forcing her to stand in only one posture."

The controversy appears to have intensified as public standards have become stricter and the so-called culture of 'microscopic scrutiny,' in which even the smallest gesture is criticized, has taken hold.
Jang Won-young had previously been at the center of controversy over whether she was wearing a hat and a mask during a security screening at Gimpo International Airport. At the time, allegations of preferential treatment were raised, but Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) said the identity check was carried out according to procedure and that there was no special treatment for celebrities.
Later, when Jang Won-young departed through Gimpo International Airport last month, she was the only member of the group not wearing a hat or a mask, leading some to interpret it as a direct response to the criticism.
Meanwhile, Starship Entertainment, IVE's agency, said it will continue strong monitoring and legal action under a zero-tolerance policy against the spread of false information and malicious comments targeting its artists.

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