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IVE's Jang Won-young responds to 'crossed arms' controversy with new photos

IVE member Jang Won-young shares new photos on SNS following recent online discussions regarding her etiquette at a recent event.

Jul 17, 2026 · Updated on Jul 17, 2026

IVE member Jang Won-young has shared an update on her social media (SNS) following the recent 'crossed arms controversy.' By posting photos of herself with her arms crossed without making an official statement, she has sparked various interpretations among fans.

IVE's Jang Won-young Faces New 'Attitude Controversy' Over Crossed Arms

On the 16th, Jang uploaded several photos to her personal SNS.

In the images, she is seen looking at the camera with her arms crossed, dressed casually in a gray hoodie. She provided no specific caption, using only black heart, cat, and animal paw print emojis.

The post has drawn significant attention as it follows the so-called 'crossed arms controversy' that recently surfaced online.

Previously, Jang was captured briefly crossing her arms while attending an amusement park event.

Following the incident, some online users raised concerns regarding her etiquette, suggesting the posture reflected an inappropriate attitude toward event staff and those around her.

Conversely, other netizens defended her, arguing that people are over-interpreting a momentary, natural posture. Many noted that it is unreasonable to judge someone's character or attitude based solely on the act of crossing one's arms.

While Jang has not released an official position regarding the controversy, she continues to communicate with fans by sharing glimpses of her daily life on SNS as usual.

As a member of IVE, Jang remains active both domestically and internationally across various fields, including advertising, fashion, and music.