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IVE’s Wonyoung says she missed greeting a BVLGARI executive by mistake
IVE member Jang Wonyoung addressed an awkward moment at a BVLGARI exhibition in Seoul.
Video showed her turning away as a male executive approached to greet her, prompting online debate over whether she had been rude.
Wonyoung said she was distracted during the photo call and did not see the executive approach.
She said she had forgotten to give one person a cheek kiss, while everyone had greeted each other warmly before the event.
She said the missed greeting was not intentional and joked that she would give fans cheek kisses.
The moment drew criticism and attention online, and her explanation prompted supportive reactions from fans.
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IVE’s Jang Wonyoung said she accidentally missed greeting a BVLGARI executive at an exhibition in Seoul.
She said she was distracted during a photo call and did not see the person.
Videos of the interaction circulated online and prompted debate over whether her behavior was rude.
Wonyoung said attendees had greeted one another warmly before the event.
She addressed the issue in a message to fans.
- Who
- IVE member Jang Wonyoung and a BVLGARI executive.
- What
- Wonyoung said she accidentally missed greeting the executive during an event.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- At a BVLGARI exhibition in Seoul.
- Why
- Wonyoung said she was distracted during the photo call and did not see the executive.
Online critics
Jang Wonyoung
Conduct
Online critics
Critics questioned whether turning away from the executive was rude.
Jang Wonyoung
Wonyoung said she missed the greeting by mistake because she did not see the person.
Wonyoung said attendees greeted one another warmly.
Wonyoung took part in a photo call with a BVLGARI executive.
Videos circulated online and sparked debate about whether Wonyoung had behaved rudely.
Wonyoung explained to fans that she had missed the greeting by mistake.
- Artist
- Jang Wonyoung of IVE
- Brand
- BVLGARI
- Location
- Seoul
- Setting
- An exhibition and photo call
- Reason given
- Wonyoung said she did not see the person during the photo call.
What people are saying
And during the BVGARI event, I was so frazzled because it was a photo call, and I forgot to give one person a cheek kiss.
Of course, it’s because I didn’t see it.