When IVE first debuted, netizens criticized the styling of the members after Jang Wonyoung was seen to stand out.
IVE at their debut showcase with Wonyoung standing out in white | @IVEStarship/Twitter Wonyoung was dressed in white compared to the rest of the members in black | SBS
It seemed the team took on the criticisms, and netizens loved the cohesion of all the members’ outfits, working together but allowing each idol’s personality to shine within the looks.
Considering the changes the team made, netizens have come to their defense after some fans criticized a recent look, saying it was unfair to Yujin.
IVE’s Ahn Yujin | @_yujin_an/Instagram
IVE are currently on their world tour and on March 27, they performed in Rosemont. Following the show, the group’s Twitter account shared some photos of the members, and they looked cute wearing some customized looks, including different accessories, colors, and textures.
| @IVEStarship/Twitter | @IVEStarship/Twitter
In the post, while most netizens couldn’t get over the idols’ beauty, fans noticed a lot of comments referring to the fact that compared to the other members, Yujin’s styling and accessories were much less than the rest of the group.
Anyone can see the difference in the picture. Why Yujin is the only one without hairstyle or accessories? I will not attack other members. You should be fair to everyone. https://t.co/m23Rtw0CHK
— yuchenz (@zhangyu03413443) March 27, 2024
Yujin’s brand give more attention to yujin’s makeup and hairstyles. Ivestarship could never pic.twitter.com/3hJqknYBnR
— maggie (@onlyforayj91) March 27, 2024
Why don’t give Yujin a hairstyle？Why don’t give Yujin hairaccessories? ？！！！
— Morris7 (@Morris_feng7) March 27, 2024
Why don’t you style Yujin? The whole game is full of one hairstyle. How many hair ornaments have other teammates changed, but Yujin didn’t have one hair ornament for 3 hours. You hate her too much. Less of this. https://t.co/9eQUzv4HJE
— SsYrr (@yrr_ss68965) March 27, 2024
Yet, while the comments didn’t get many interactions, fans quickly came to the defense of IVE and their styling team because of the sheer number of posts about it. In the posts, netizens pointed out that IVE has shown they have control over the decisions for their looks and that Yujin has always tended to prefer more minimalistic looks.
Idk why people and even fans keep saying the members don’t have any right to make decision, did they even watch ive on? There’s a lot of part when they introduce the hairstyle they wanted to do. https://t.co/gaPcU4GufL pic.twitter.com/Bt5FawLyYG
— Luna (@jangsist) March 27, 2024
“Please treat yujin better” and for what? If she wanted ribbons and clips she will ask them herself y’all there were many stops she did bows, clips and ribbons she just likes her bob simple. Calm down https://t.co/AgrNYPb7xi
— nettie ✦ AnYujin psych ward (@hexhezz) March 27, 2024
been trying not to say anything about this cause its all really stupid but haven’t we already established that the girls actively choose their own hairstyles??? y’all doing the most over their own choices…. https://t.co/AuQJeWsyfy
— lurkeryuyu (@lurkeryuyu) March 28, 2024
the comments… and when u guys find out that yujin’s the one that prefers a more minimal style then what? y’all are embarrassing her for what https://t.co/JXHkQ0Qcor
— jas (@fruitypinks) March 27, 2024
IVE have showcased the influence they have in their looks, and fans think idols’ own preferences should be respected.
