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IVE's Ahn Yu-jin & Jang Won-young Open Special Exhibition "AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL" — Connecting with Fans

Ahn Yu-jin and Jang Won-young of the group IVE are reaching out to fans through a special exhibition. Through their exhibition "AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL," they plan to connect with visitors more closely than ever. The "Annyeongz" Exhibition — From Unreleased Photos to Media Art On the 25th, a teaser poster previewing Ahn Yu-jin and Jang Won-young's exhibition "AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL" was unveiled through the official "IVE Exhibition" social media. In an earlier teaser video, a hand picks up a retro telephone receiver as the two greet with "annyeong" ("hello") in their own voices, and at the end appears an "annyeong" logo evoking "Annyeongz," the nickname fans use for Ahn Yu-jin and Jang Won-young together. (In Korean, "AN-YOUNG" plays on "annyeong," a word that means both a greeting and asking after someone's well-being.) The exhibition was designed to hold the meaning of shining fleeting moments and the well-wishes the two extend to each other. It unfolds the many meanings of "annyeong"—a greeting upon meeting and an inquiry after another's well-being—across the space. Along with the pair's unreleased photos, it will be arranged as a varied space offering fans fresh memories, featuring interactive media art and audience-participation programs. Just like the title "annyeong," Ahn Yu-jin and Jang Won-young are expected to communicate more closely and share an emotional connection with the visitors who come to the exhibition. Details regarding "AN-YOUNG IN SEOUL" are set to be announced later through the official "IVE Exhibition" social media. Winning "The Hottest International Group" at "TIMA 2026" Meanwhile, IVE received the "The Hottest International Group" award at Tencent Music's "TME live International Music Awards 2026" ("TIMA 2026"), held on the 23rd (local time) at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. Through their agency STARSHIP Entertainment, IVE said, "It's our first time attending the 'TIMA' ceremony during a world tour, and receiving the 'The Hottest International Group' award on top of that makes us even happier and more grateful," adding, "Thanks to the support of DIVE (the official fan club name) and audiences who always welcome us warmly, we feel we can become one through music anywhere. This award, too, is thanks to the love sent by DIVE around the world." Second World Tour — Solo Concerts in Hong Kong in September IVE is currently on their second world tour, "SHOW WHAT I AM." Opening with Seoul shows in October 2025, the tour has expanded across Asia and beyond, continuing on a global scale. As part of the tour, IVE will hold solo concerts in Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, meeting local fans. Global fans' attention is gathering on this special moment from Ahn Yu-jin and Jang Won-young, who are now connecting with fans in a new way—through an exhibition—beyond music and the stage.

IVE's Jang Wonyoung Opens a Fan Counseling Corner — "The Truth Is Bound to Come Out in the End"

IVE's Jang Wonyoung offered heartfelt advice to fans' worries. Sharing her own thoughts on stories anyone might experience at least once—from appearance and self-esteem to new challenges and burnout—she communicated warmly with fans through her signature positive attitude. A Harper's BAZAAR Content Where the "Fan Counseling Corner" Opened On the 6th, a video titled "Fan Counseling Corner OPEN" was posted on the official Harper's BAZAAR Korea YouTube channel. Jang Wonyoung hosted a segment where she listened to the stories fans sent in one by one and mulled over them together, taking time to answer various worries directly. "I'm Pretty Just as I Am" — Love Yourself First To a fan who said she was upset over her appearance and weight, Jang Wonyoung first empathized: "If this is really true, it would be very upsetting." At the same time, she suggested seeing it differently, saying there's a strong chance it looks that way because the fan is fixated on her outer appearance. She then advised: "I hope you love yourself a little more and think, 'I'm pretty just as I am.' I hope you cherish and love the self in the mirror a bit more." Rather than measuring yourself against others' standards, the message was to first change the way you look at yourself. Turning Shortcomings into Fuel for Growth There was also a worry about blaming oneself over one's shortcomings while doing something as part of a team. Rather than clinging to the shortcoming itself, Jang Wonyoung offered advice in the direction of accepting it as motivation to grow further ahead. Her thinking was that rather than pretending an already-happened situation never occurred, your next action can change depending on the perspective you take toward the same situation. "Act First," and "Rest When You're Worn Out" To a fan hesitating out of fear of a new challenge, what Jang Wonyoung emphasized was follow-through. Rather than agonizing in complicated ways in your head, if there's something you really want to do, try putting it into action first. Instead of waiting until perfect certainty forms, she placed weight on finding the answer by starting directly. Conversely, when you don't feel like doing anything and even your drive has vanished, she offered a slightly different answer. Rather than enduring by sheer willpower, she said it's also necessary to give yourself proper time to rest. Act when it's time to start, and take a break when you're truly worn out—it was striking that she advised distinguishing between the two. "The Truth Is Bound to Come Out in the End" What especially drew attention was a worry about unfair situations that can't be fully explained with words. One fan asked, "In life, don't unfair things arise that you can't fully explain with words? In such moments, how do you cope so as not to break down?" To this, Jang Wonyoung answered with composure: "I think this is really so true and something everyone can relate to," adding, "In any case, the truth is bound to come out, so in the end it's a matter of time." Rather than straining to explain everything with words, she conveyed a belief that the truth comes out in the end. She also didn't forget to add that she's always on her fans' side. The Answers Her Positive Image Gave to Real Worries Lighter topics came up too. If she had two hours entirely to herself, she recommended a way to relax comfortably—preparing a favorite dessert or snack and watching Netflix. Practical talk like her favorite lenses and tips for wearing them also came up, continuing the atmosphere of a counseling corner where she chatted easily with fans. It was content where you could see how the positive attitude of Jang Wonyoung—known by the nickname "Lucky Vicky"—connects to answers for real worries. Rather than a message to simply think positively no matter what, it held realistic advice: love yourself, make your shortcomings an occasion for growth, put what you want into action—but it's okay to rest when you're worn out.