Netizens Defend Actress Jang Da Ah From Accusations Of Riding Sister IVE Wonyoung's Coattails

IVE‘s Wonyoung and her sister actress Jang Da Ah are sharing the spotlight in various end-of-the-year events, including the 2024 Asian Artist Awards.

AAA MC Jang Wonyoung interviewing her sister, actress Jang Daah. pic.twitter.com/ObvCOVfIg4

— IVE pics (@ivepics_) December 27, 2024

Recently, they gained attention for rocking similar looks on the red carpet.

today's jangsis 💗💗 they're twinning pic.twitter.com/ygXPYLH8R1

— eni .ᐟ (@aidollze) December 27, 2024

now imagine a jangsis selfie with these looks… PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pic.twitter.com/sM0rvFAa4K

— eni .ᐟ (@aidollze) December 27, 2024

A cute moment of Wonyoung running to her sister quickly gained attention online.

you can see wonyoung zooming in her heels and that long ass dress just to catch up with her older sister 🥹 ah wonyoung and daah were so cute tonightpic.twitter.com/HdBK0kCX9h

— for annyeongz. (@0403FEED) December 28, 2024

However, when accusations of Jang Da Ah only receiving solely success for her relations to Wonyoung arose, netizens immediately defended her.

GJu4LwrawAAdTcS — Jang Da Ah and Wonyoung

Many argued that such accusations were based off of jealousy and that her skills indeed live up to the expectations of being Wonyoung’s sister.

“Wait, even after watching the Pyramid Game, you’re still saying this…? Honestly, when the news of Jang Da Ah debuting came out, everyone said she was only debuting because of Jang Wonyoung. But after Pyramid Game aired, public opinion changed. Well… I enjoyed watching Pyramid Game too. Jang Da Ah, being a rookie actress, had decided acting skills, and her visuals looked much prettier on screen than in selfies. She looks elegant and pretty when seen through broadcast, even if she’s not good at taking selfies.”
“But, as you said, if it’s really because of Jang Wonyoung that she succeeded, then so what…? Jang Wonyoung would be lucky to have been the reason for the actor’s success, but seriously, who cares? If you were so blessed, why didn’t you wish you were born as Jang Wonyoung? Why should someone tell your parents to have a daughter like you? It’s ridiculous to blame others like that. It’s so funny.”
“Joining Starship definitely gave her some boost, and without Jang Wonyoung’s viral support, she might not have got the lead role. It feels like that.”
“Why blame Jang Wonyoung for getting opportunities? Even if the only reason she was cast was because of Jang Wonyoung, take Shin Seul Ki, for example. She’s also a rookie actress who debuted through Pyramid Game. If it were only about Jang Wonyoung, would someone with your looks have been able to debut? It’s about having both visuals and acting skills. Even if Jang Wonyoung isn’t your ideal standard of beauty or talent, no one would debut you.”
“Yeah… some people succeeded because of Jang Wonyoung, while others, like the writer, live a miserable life because they couldn’t be born as Jang Wonyoung. It’s truly a sad thing… sending comfort and encouragement.”