On July 2, Jang Wonyoung arrived at Gimpo International Airport to depart for Japan for an overseas schedule. Wearing a blue baseball cap pulled low over her head, she removed it completely during the identity verification process before boarding, briefly revealing her face with little to no visible makeup. She was also seen lightly touching the area around her eyes while waiting.
Many observers believe the move was influenced by the airport privilege controversy that surfaced earlier this year. In May, Jang Wonyoung traveled through Gimpo International Airport for a schedule in Shanghai, China. During the identity check, she briefly lowered her face mask while keeping her cap on. After photos from the moment spread online, some users questioned whether she had properly followed airport procedures, leading to accusations that she had received special treatment. The criticism quickly expanded into a broader debate over her attitude.
This time, Jang Wonyoung fully removed her cap during the security process. However, footage of the moment rapidly circulated across social media, shifting the conversation from airport procedures to discussions about her appearance.
Online reactions were mixed. Some praised her natural visuals, writing comments such as, “She’s beautiful even without makeup,” while others remarked that she looked tired or that her face appeared slightly swollen. Although many responses were supportive, some users also posted personal attacks and overly harsh criticism.
At the same time, many fans defended the singer, arguing that the scrutiny had gone too far. Comments included, “I’d want to cover my face too if I were tiredโit’s probably even harder for celebrities,” “People criticize her whether she removes the cap or not,” and “It’s sad that even a few seconds during an airport departure become something people judge so intensely.”
Sources: Naver
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