Controversy Erupts Around IVE Jang Wonyoung And An Yujin's Exhibition And Group Event
Fans of K-pop group IVE are criticizing a recent media exhibition and 'kuji' lottery event for high costs and perceived low value. Complaints focus on the expensive ticket prices and the extremely low probability of winning desirable prizes.
Why it matters
The backlash highlights growing fan frustration with aggressive monetization strategies in the K-pop industry.
Fans are growing increasingly dissatisfied over the exhibition of IVE members Jang Wonyoung and An Yujin as well as a group event.
The two IVE members have been holding the An-Young: An Yujin x Jang Wonyoung Media Exhibition, from September 5th to 27th.
안녕(An-Young) : ANYUJIN x JANGWONYOUNG Media Exhibition
▶ 2026. 09. 05. Sat. – 2026. 09. 27. Sun. ▶ THE SEOULITEUM @IVEstarship #IVE #아이브 #ANYUJIN #안유진 #JANGWONYOUNG #장원영 #AnYoung_exh pic.twitter.com/TnLoB3UID6
- IVE Exhibition (@IVE_Exhibition) August 27, 2026
The exhibition received backlash from many fans for its expensive ticket price of ₩66,000 KRW (about $49.20 USD) per person. Reviews of the exhibition expressed disappointment over the lack of photos featuring both An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung together.
Additionally, fans voiced criticism over the newly launched “kuji” event centered around IVE, questioning, “ We have to pay to be called by name? Has anyone actually won anything? ”
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