IVE’s Jang Wonyoung is widely admired for her stunning visuals and exceptional proportions. Standing at 173cm (5’8”), her tall height and long legs contribute to her elegant and model-like aura, making her one of the most eye-catching idols in K-pop.
Recently, a discussion on Nate Pann, a popular Korean online forum, posed an interesting hypothetical question:
“If Jang Wonyoung were only 160cm (5’3”), would she still be as popular as she is now?”
The debate quickly gained traction, with divided opinions from Korean netizens. Some argued that her beauty and talent alone would have made her successful regardless of height, while others believed that her tall figure significantly enhances her appeal.
“It’s not like we’re talking about 140cm. 160cm is still a good height. She would be super popular anyway!” (👍 56, 👎 6)
“In my opinion, she would still have been very popular in her own way.” (👍 53, 👎 9)
“Her proportions are one thing, but her face is absolutely gorgeous. Whether she’s 173cm or 160cm, it doesn’t matter. Jang Wonyoung is just Jang Wonyoung. Also, 160cm isn’t even short, so why is this even a debate?” (👍 43, 👎 8)
“160cm is not small enough to even be a topic for discussion. Of course, she would still be popular.” (👍 40, 👎 4)
“As long as her face is pretty, height doesn’t really matter.” (👍 34, 👎 3)
However, some netizens argued that her tall height and excellent proportions are key factors in making her stand out. They believed that if she had been shorter, she might not have held the same level of dominance in the 4th-generation K-pop scene.
“Wonyoung stands out among other beautiful idols because of her proportions. She would still be popular, but she might not have been considered the top idol of the 4th generation.” (👍 33, 👎 29)
“If she were only 160cm, she probably wouldn’t be as big as she is now.” (👍 17, 👎 8)
“In real life, height matters a lot. Right now, her tall height creates a strong presence, so she might not have been as popular without it.” (👍 8, 👎 7)
“Her long legs and good proportions are part of her charm. Having good proportions at 160cm versus having them at 173cm is totally different.” (👍 7, 👎 2)
“I believe that when we talk about 4th-generation visuals, height and proportions play a big role. If she were 160cm, she might not have been seen as the top star.” (👍 2, 👎 1)
Interestingly, some netizens speculated that if Jang Wonyoung had been shorter, she might have gained even more male fans.
“Honestly, if she were shorter, I think she would have been even more popular among male fans.” (👍 9, 👎 2)
“If she were 160cm, she might have been even more popular. Shorter guys would have loved her even more. She’s already at the top, but if she were shorter, she could have reached global top status.” (👍 5, 👎 2)
“She would still be famous, but her ‘superior aura’ might not have been as strong.” (👍 2, 👎 0)
The overall consensus from netizens seems to be that Jang Wonyoung’s tall height enhances her appeal, but it’s not the sole reason for her popularity.
While proportions and physical appearance matter in K-pop, at the end of the day, an idol’s charisma, talent, and natural presence are what truly determine their success. Jang Wonyoung’s height may have set her apart, but her undeniable star quality is what made her who she is today.
Source : (Photo) IVE JANG WONYOUNG Official X, (Comments) Nate