Jang Wonyoung: the ideal girl

Jang Wonyoung has spent years at the centre of K-pop's cultural conversation---from her debut as IZ*ONE's centre to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the industry. In this video, I take a closer look at Wonyoung's image, influence, cultural dominance, and the scrutiny that comes with her level of celebrity. Chapters 00:00 Chapter One – What makes an It Girl? 01:34 Chapter Two – Born with “It” 03:18 Chapter Three – The Wonyoung brand 06:31 Chapter Four – Cultural cachet 08:44 Chapter Five – Just out of reach 11:09 Chapter Six – The cost of being seen 18:30 Chapter Seven – So then what makes an It Girl?