Jang Wonyoung, member of the rising girl group IVE, recently shared her insights on handling negativity during an episode of 'Salon Drip 2', which aired on May 7th.

During the episode, host Jang Do Yeon delved into Jang Wonyoung's beliefs and values, probing her about any personal flaws. In response, the young idol revealed, "I've never really dwelled on such matters."

Addressing the topic of facing criticism or malicious rumors, Jang Wonyoung expressed a resilient attitude, stating, "Even if I come across hurtful words, I believe they only affect me if they're true. If they're baseless, they simply don't resonate with me. If there's truth to them, I see it as an opportunity for self-improvement. I believe I have the capacity to address any valid criticism and make necessary changes."

Reflecting on the inevitability of encountering negativity, she added, "Everyone faces criticism at some point. The key is to handle it in a healthy manner without losing sight of who you are. Ultimately, words have a way of circling back to their source."

Jang Wonyoung's perspective on maintaining resilience in the face of adversity serves as a reminder of the importance of self-assurance and self-awareness in navigating the challenges of public scrutiny.

Fans can catch Jang Wonyoung's full discussion on 'Salon Drip 2' for further insight into her mindset.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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