On June 15th, Kyunghyang News reported that IVE member Jang Won Young continued to be the focus of attention after a formal complaint was filed with the Korea Airports Corporation. The complaint concerns the identity verification process at Gimpo Airport.
According to confirmed information on June 15th, the Security Management Department of Gimpo Airport's operating unit received a petition requesting clarification on identity verification regulations in the international departure area.
The petitioner requests that authorities publish specific guidelines on whether passengers are required to remove or adjust face masks, hats, sunglasses, and other face coverings during identity checks. If this is a mandatory requirement, the information should be clearly publicized rather than merely communicated directly by staff at the scene.
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Jang Won Young continues to face controversy. Photo: News1. |
In addition, the complainants questioned whether this procedure was applied uniformly at all airports managed by the Korea Airports Corporation.
Jang Won Young is not the subject of the complaint. However, the complaint was filed after an incident involving the singer caused controversy. Previously, a video showing the idol undergoing identity verification at Gimpo Airport went viral. The poster commented, "Look at the attitude of the first girl, it's ridiculous." In the video, she follows the staff's instructions by adjusting her mask and hat to match the photo on her passport.
According to the circulating clip, when staff requested identity verification, Won Young only briefly lowered her mask. Some netizens believe the idol was uncooperative during the verification process. They also criticized her manner of retrieving her passport and leaving as unfriendly and disrespectful to the staff.
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The female idol has been repeatedly criticized for her attitude. Photo: Ten Asia. |
In recent days, Jang Won Young has been constantly embroiled in online debates.
A few days ago, a video from an IVE member's fan signing event went viral, attracting over a million views. In the video, the singer's act of throwing gifts from fans behind her sparked a lot of controversy.
Earlier in March, Won Young was also involved in a controversy regarding her standing position during IVE's activities. Fans and netizens shared numerous videos claiming that the idol often tried to squeeze into the center position when appearing with the other members.
In some videos that went viral, the female idol was even allegedly seen surpassing other members to stand in the center position. This action sparked much controversy on social media.
Jang Won Young, born in 2004, rose to fame through the program Produce 48, successfully securing the number one spot and becoming a member of the project group IZ*ONE. After IZ*ONE disbanded, Won Young debuted with the group IVE. IVE consistently topped Korean music charts with their songs, further solidifying Jang Won Young's position.
Jang Won Young is currently one of the most popular female idols in South Korea. She's even been dubbed the "new generation's queen of advertising." As of July 2025, the singer had 19 advertising contracts, one of the highest numbers among idols who debuted at the same time.
Source: https://znews.vn/jang-won-young-lien-tuc-gap-rac-roi-post1659977.html








