Stage Name: Wonyoung (원영)
Birth Name: Jang Won-young (장원영)
English Name: Vicky Jang
Position(s): Vocalist, Dancer, Visual
Birthday: August 31, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 47 kg (103.6 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Red
Representative Emoji: 🐰 (Bunny)
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@for_everyoung10– She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– Wonyoung has an older sister, Jang Da-ah, who is an actress.
– She was the 3rd member of IVE to be revealed.
– Her MINIVE avatar is a bunny named CHERRY.
– Before IVE, she was a member of IZONE.
– She attended Seoul Shinyongsan Elementary School (graduated), Yonggang Middle School (withdrew), and later Seoul Performing Arts High School where she studied Practical Music.
– In 2018, she competed on Produce 48 and won first place, securing her spot in the final lineup of IZONE.
– She co-hosted Music Bank until stepping down on January 13, 2023.
– Wonyoung is fluent in Korean, speaks English confidently, and has basic Japanese skills.
– She can play multiple instruments, including piano, flute, and violin.
– She appeared in YDPP’s music video Love It Live It.
– If she were an IVE fan, her bias would be Yujin.
– Her favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.
– She is a global ambassador and muse for Innisfree.
– Rei affectionately calls her “Princess,” while her stylist nicknamed her “Good Girl.”
– Rei once picked Wonyoung as the cutest member of IVE.
– If given the chance to travel with a member, she would choose Gaeul, since she wants to try restaurants together with her.
– In January 2024, she won a 100 million KRW defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Sojang, who spread false allegations. STARSHIP also filed a U.S. complaint to uncover the YouTuber’s identity.
– Wonyoung is known for her motto “Lucky Vicky,” which expresses her belief that with the right mindset, she can turn challenges into opportunities.
– Wonyoung first contributed to songwriting on IVE’s title track “Attitude,” marking her debut as a lyricist for a lead single—a milestone that showcased her growth from writing b-sides like “OTT” and “Blue Heart” to taking creative ownership of a headline song.
– Her ideal type is someone dependable and easygoing, with a strong appearance—“more wolf than puppy”—who doesn’t get sulky easily and saves their high energy for her.
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