IVE’s Wonyoung became the target of online criticism after her appearance at Incheon Airport on 19 Jul 2025.
The idol arrived following a busy overseas schedule, appearing slightly bloated and tired in candid photos shared across Korean online forums.
Wonyoung Receives Backlash for Bloated Look at Incheon Airport
A post titled “Did Wonyoung always look like this?” quickly gained attention on a popular Korean forum.
The images showed the usually polished idol looking different from her typical public appearances. Netizens began speculating about various factors that might have contributed to her appearance.
Some commenters questioned whether the idol had gained weight. Others wondered if she had undergone cosmetic procedures. Additional speculation focused on fatigue and water retention as possible causes for her altered appearance.
The criticism emerged despite Wonyoung having completed filming late the previous night. Her hectic schedule leading up to the airport appearance was noted by several observers familiar with her recent activities.
Fans Rally to Defend IVE Member Against Body Commentary
Multiple fans stepped forward to defend Wonyoung against the negative comments. One supporter posted on Nate Pann: “Seems like she ended filming late the day before. Just because she dressed down, she’s hearing all sorts of things LOL. I can only notice how good her skin looks. Wonyoung must be sick and tired of this.”
Another defender wrote: “You guys will sell your soul for her face even if you say that she looks bloated or looks like Seo Soojin.”
Additional supporters questioned the frequency of negative posts about the artist. One fan stated: “Just how many malicious posts about her surface on Nate just because her face is a little bloated in the morning? Seems like the negative virality is going hard after she gained more CFs.”
Fans also shared a series of photos demonstrating Wonyoung’s consistent visual appeal throughout her career.
The incident occurred amid ongoing discussions about beauty standards in the K-pop industry. Wonyoung’s slim frame has previously been subject to public commentary.
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