Fans are falling in love with Jang Won Young once again.
On January 15, Jang Won Young appeared on the latest episode of 'You Quiz on the Block' with fellow IVE member Ahn Yu Jin. The duo opened up about their trainee days and careers as idols, offering fans a close look into their journey in the K-pop industry.
Over the years, Jang Won Young has captivated fans with her unwavering positivity despite facing immense scrutiny and criticism at a young age. During the episode, she shared her life philosophy with the phrase "Lucky Vicky (Vicky is her English name)" and also revealed her unique take on the common phrase, "No Pain, No Gain." Instead, she adopted the motto, "There's no pain without reward," impressing viewers and fans again.
One fan praised, "Usually people say 'No pain, no gain,' but then she says 'there's no pain without reward.' She focuses on the reward so it sounds more positive in the end. It's as expected of Wonyoung."
Many other netizens praised Jang Won Young's positive mindset and resilience. They praised:
"I was scrolling thinking, 'She has such a positive mind' but people are so mean to a twenty-year-old girl."
"Because Wonyoung has that kind of mindset, I feel like she’ll always be able to find positive outcomes even in tough situations. Even if others think, ‘Is that really a reward?’ even the smallest things can be rewarding to her."
"I wonder how difficult things must have been for a 20-year-old girl to develop such a strong philosophy and overcome things positively. But I guess some people have a way of twisting things lol. People’s values are shaped by their life experiences and environments, and they can change over time. I think we should just take Wonyoung’s process of overcoming hardships at face value. Personally, I find it impressive. When I was 20, I was carefree and didn’t think much about anything, so I feel like she matured much faster."
"Some people say, 'Pain is just pain, there are hardships without rewards, what do you know, you must’ve lived an easy life.' But even just looking at these comments, you can tell how much pain she’s gone through. The people criticizing her here are ironically proving her point."
"When I think about Wonyoung's age and all the irrational hate she’s received, I find her amazing... Do you really think she’d say something like that if she didn’t believe that rewards come from hardships? It shows how positive and healthy she is. Honestly, I’m one of those twisted people who’ve thought, ‘She’s Wonyoung, how much fun must her life be?’ but I’m getting tired of these self-pitying comments lol."
"You can really see Wonyoung’s belief in her 'Lucky Vicky' mindset. I really like her.
Isn’t it obvious that everyone has their own struggles and philosophies about life? There’s nothing wrong with her words. People who get angry at even this kind of message seriously need help. Everyone’s life may seem easier from the outside, but everyone has their own hardships."
"Exactly. When you think about it from that perspective, it really makes life feel a little more bearable."
"She’s seriously so admirable. She’s younger than me, but I respect her so much.
I really like Jang Won Young. She’s much younger than me but far more mature, and I have a lot to learn from her."
"That’s such a great mindset. If you broaden the definition of rewards, what she said is true. If you only think of rewards as money, fame, or recognition, you might not understand it."
"Her mindset is really healthy and admirable."
"I wonder how hard she must have worked to be able to say something like that—it makes me respect her even more."
"Her words are comforting to me, too, especially during these tough times. I think they’re also really helpful for students preparing for exams. By flipping such a well-known phrase, it felt fresh and really hit home."
"Wonyoung is younger than me, but there’s so much to learn from her. I want to follow her example."
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