IVE’s Wonyoung sincerely answered fans’ worries, offering encouragement about hardship, self-image, and loving oneself.
August/16/2026 17:35
IVE’s Wonyoung sincerely faced worries sent in by fans and sent warm advice. Recently, a video titled “The Nyondung (fans’ nickname) counseling office is open. If you confide your worries to Wonyoung... what answer came back?” was released on the YouTube channel “Harper’s BAZAAR Korea.” In the video, Wonyoung answered various questions sent by fans. Among them, one fan asked, “In life, there are times when we face events so frustrating that they cannot be expressed in words. Even in such times, how do you deal with them so that your heart does not break, Wonyoung?” Wonyoung began by saying, “I really think that is true, and I think it is a worry that many people can relate to,” and continued, “However, when such unreasonable things happen, first I want you to remember that I am always on Nyondung’s side.” She went on to encourage them, saying, “And the truth will definitely be revealed. I think it is only a matter of time. In the end, I believe that good fortune will surely come to Nyondung. I am always cheering for you.” In addition, Wonyoung also gave warm advice to a fan who confided worries about appearance and weight. One fan confessed, “Even though I eat meals with my family and I am not especially snacking a lot, I feel sad because it seems like I am the only one who is gaining weight.” In response, Wonyoung first showed empathy, saying, “If that is true, that would be very sad.” On top of that, she said, “In my opinion, there is a 99.9% chance that our cute Nyondung is now too focused on their own appearance, and that is why it may look that way to Nyondung’s eyes.” She then said, “To my eyes, Nyondung looks very beautiful and cute,” and advised, “I want you to love yourself a little more and think, ‘I am beautiful just as I am.’ Please be kinder to the person in the mirror and love them more.” While emphasizing that changing the way one sees oneself is the first priority, Wonyoung also left a humorous message, saying, “Even so, if that does not work, please come again.”
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