Peder Elias addresses rumors of him staring at IVE Jang Won Young, “I was looking towards the stage”

dhanJuly 29, 2023Last Updated: July 29, 2023

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Pedere Elias spoke up to clear rumors about him staring at IVE Jang Won Young during an award show.

Recently, a clip recording the interaction between IVE Jang Won Young and Peder Elias at the “Genie Music Awards 2022” went viral on TikTok, garnering 4 million views. In the video, the Norwegian singer was staring at Won Young. The IVE member only noticed him at the end of the clip. The interaction drew mixed reactions from netizens.

In response, on July 27, Peder Elias spoke up to address the clip through a stitch. He explained that he was looking at the stage at the time. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that Won Young was a lovely idol and showed respect for IVE.

peder jang won young — *The Norwegian singer praised Won Young’s visuals*

Peder Elias is a talented singer and songwriter who has many connections in K-pop. In the past, BTS Jung Kook did a cover of Peder’s song.

The Norwegian singer has collaborated with K-pop groups and idols, such as SEVENTEEN’s subunit BSS and (G)I-DLE Yuqi. He is also close with Cha Eun Woo.