Netizens have defended former IZ*ONE member Kang Hye Won after receiving hate for her K-Pop idol dance covers.
Kang Hye Won | @hyemhyemu/Instagram
Competing in Produce 101, Hye Won placed 8th and debuted in IZ*ONE.
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After IZ*ONE finished their promotions, all the members went in different directions. While some chose to continue as idols, Hye Won gained attention by continuing with her acting and making it a full-time profession. Hye Won has appeared and will continue to act in many hit K-Dramas.
A peak of Hye Won’s role in “Once Upon A Boyhood”
Recently, Hye Won held a fan meeting in front of a sold-out crowd. She shocked fans by bringing back “Idol Hyewon” by covering some dances, including aespa‘s “Drama,” Kwon Eunbi‘s “Underwater,” and more.
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Sadly, while Hye Won was putting on the best show for fans, netizens started to send “hate” and “criticism,” claiming that she put no energy into the dance and wasn’t serving. In particular, it is linked to the hate she received in IZ*ONE, where netizens claimed she looked “bored” and “unbothered.”
this isn’t drama this is a mild misunderstanding https://t.co/Ezezt0yy4n
— clc freedom era (@dantesicedlatte) February 4, 2024
her ability to hit all the moves but serve nothing is incredible https://t.co/p6tgkCRdUO
— your oomf (@futchassemble) February 4, 2024
Even on TikTok…
KANG HYEWON AESPA // DRAMA DANCE COVER #hyewon #kanghyewon
The comments were also extremely harsh.
Yet, netizens instantly came to the defense of Hye Won after multiple clips with very negative comments towards the star went viral. While some pointed out that Hye Won hadn’t done idol activities for a long time, others shared that the same people sending negative messages always advocate for idols’ mental health.
she apologizing on her last concert “i lack so much but thank you for everything” “u like me and think of me but i cant give anything back and it hurts to feel like i’m not good enough” n u guys still making fun of her?are guys out of your mind https://t.co/x9yy3YF0Ba
— nics.° (@tinyjoyuls) February 4, 2024
the way ppl treat idols like hyewon and then get shocked when someone gets anxiety or goes on hiatus will forever blow my mind like deadass why are people so mean and harsh https://t.co/mzMIndrfux
— josiah holiday party (@urrfavonce_) February 5, 2024
and they’ll ask why 4th gen is so boring and why 4th gen doesn’t interact and do covers of each other’s songs unless it’s tiktok.. IT’S BECAUSE YOU’RE ALL LIKE THIS.
khw is not even an idol anymore yet y’all are still pressed about everything. https://t.co/HVRyYQxiZM
— vee (@eunbissii) February 5, 2024
“she still dgaf”
well maybe bc she isn’t an idol anymore? she’s an actress so stfu.
“hasn’t changed”
meanwhile y’all are there hiding behind a screen talentless & trying to talk shit while she’s at her SOLD OUT fanmeeting dancing just fine, loved & booked for other dramas https://t.co/3JKqjfSbwt
— gee⁷ (@shinsekai1903) February 4, 2024
While Hye Won was once an idol, she now excels in acting. It seems unfair to continue judging her for covers when she just wanted to do something entertaining for her fans.
