IVE just put out ads for the pizza chain Papa John's, which is the latest in an impressively long list of brands they endorse.

Along with the ads, a behind-the-scenes video was posted on the official YouTube channel of the pizza brand. In the video, the girls are seen acting happy and bright while filming the commercial.

But there was one part of the video that caught people's attention online and made them judge and hate Jang Wonyoung in an unfair way.

Jang Wonyoung seems like she can't do anything without getting criticized in some way, and this gif of her eating pizza for an advertisement video is no different.

It's similar to how some people reacted when she went viral for eating a strawberry with both hands, which is why she's still called a "pick-me girl" to this day.

Even though she was acting for an ad, some netizens think the way she took a bite of pizza was "cringy" and wonder why she did it that way.

But it's not the first time a Korean celebrity has done something overly dramatic or "cringy" for a food ad. In fact, idols and actors often go overboard with their acting for food ads, as the videos below show.

People are coming to her defense and criticizing the people who hate on her for such a stupid reason.

We're glad to see so many people on Jang Wonyoung's side in this situation, and we hope she continues to do well as one of the most famous "it girls" of this generation of K-Pop!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b03Fo_gZNqo

https://youtu.be/VG-y15hJuyA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATHb9P5Fqoc

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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