During IVE’s SHOW WHAT I AM concert held on October 31, 2025 (KST), Wonyoung performed her self-composed solo song “Eight.” While fans initially applauded her for showing artistic growth, online reaction quickly turned sour after the full lyrics began circulating on social media.
Netizens shared screenshots of what are believed to be the song’s lyrics, featuring confident and playful lines such as:
“My own color, Miuccia Prada / Have you seen my pose?”
“If you want to be better than me, come forward.”
“Count to five, six, seven, I 8 (ate).”
While the track’s tone fits Wonyoung’s elegant and cheeky image, the writing style left many unconvinced. Some criticized the lyrics as “cringeworthy” and “too self-indulgent,” while others defended her creative attempt, saying it was typical of a young idol exploring personal expression.
Korean online forum theqoo filled with mixed reactions after the lyrics went viral:
- She’s only 22 — it makes sense she’d write like this. LOL.
- These lyrics sound like AI wrote them.
- The line ‘Miuccia Prada’ feels like she’s trying too hard to sound luxury.
- Honestly, I find it cute. It fits her concept perfectly.
- She needs a professional lyricist next time.
- It’s not that bad — just typical K-pop bravado.
Others even compared her creative style to HyunA’s early solo music, saying the campy, over-the-top tone actually worked in her favor.
Beyond the lyrics, Jang Wonyoung also faced backlash over her stage outfit, which some netizens labeled “too revealing.” Clips of her performance circulated widely, reigniting ongoing debates over sexualization and double standards in female idol styling.
However, fans defended the idol, pointing out that her performance and confidence on stage reflect the very empowerment her song celebrates.
“She’s embracing her individuality. People would still criticize her no matter what she wears,” one fan commented on social media.
Despite the online divide, Jang Wonyoung’s solo debut with “Eight” marks another milestone in her career. As the youngest member of IVE, she has often been praised for her professionalism and composure under pressure — though public reactions to her artistic choices remain polarizing.
Whether “Eight” becomes a defining step in her growth as an artist or just a viral moment for memes, one thing is certain: Jang Wonyoung continues to dominate K-pop discourse, for better or worse.
Sources: theqoo,Koreaboo
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