As a fan of Wonyoung since her IZ*ONE days,i believe she deserves more recognition as a artist; her detractors act as if she overshadows every other K-pop idols and as though her fellow members have to "put up with" her presence (they even accuse her of bullying them), yet she shares her endorsement deals with them—and with the agency's rookies—and always prioritizes group activities over her own career. No one should have to turn down an invitation to Cannes Lions; in the end, it was Starship’s vice president who went in her place.

Starship absolutely does not deserve IVE (they have mismanaged the group), let alone Wonyoung: they have used her as a revenue stream for brands without planning for her future career. Yet, even major Chinese magazines waited two years to reach out to her, and Bulgari waited four years before ambassadorship with her.I can notice starship trying their best for balance ive popularity also her members are more free and allowed to done more diverse opportunities.Yet this is kinda tired to get only brands contents as wonyoung stan when she said ton times she wanted trying other fields.

Wonyoung has written excellent songs as the sole lyricist, such as Blue Heart, Shine With Me, Mine, and OTT. Her first solo project was rushed, but she co-wrote Attitude, XOXO, and Bang Bang; she has all the potential to grow as an artist.

She has repeatedly expressed her desire to explore new fields—music, variety shows, or even acting—but she hasn't secured anything concrete compared to the other members over the past three years.

I dont forget her own sucessful collab brand with medicube for a hair comb.This is sold out in numbers of 100k in 2 months even that was exclusivity in japan.Her fanbase is so solid for support her especially chinese fanbase.

The fact,she win 3 awards in big ceremony in china for her unofficial solo .(that was charted high on a biggest chinese music platform top 10 on QQ music )

I believe she will flourish as an individual artist and entertainer—perhaps as a soloist or actress—if she makes the right choices. I recall several IVE producers stating that she deserves her own solo album given how much effort she puts in.In 2022, numerous articles reported that directors wanted to cast her as an actress, but Starship turned down these offers in favor of the group's longevity.

I feel wonyoung is so limited and under pressure in ive and as starship artist.Maybe she is scared to get stupid accusations if she accept ton huge opportunities .We need wonyoung under other company in 2028.

for example she ventures out to other things. or maybe she just leaves industry as a whole. sometimes this is controversial for kpop stans when idol goes down a different career path even if it is normal for people like us to change careers when new opportunities come. i will of course. i just hope she always is happy.

she seems burned out on stage these days. could be the tour that is tiring. but recently in the new content (bed interview), she says she is doing all this for us (her fans). it is a sweet thing to say but i have mixed feelings about this tbh.

P.S. you don’t have to be so aggressive and defensive if u disagree with me. i just want an easy discussion since this is a sub for wonyoung fans.