Recently, a lively moment from Jang Won-young’s inaugural world tour, “SHOW WHAT I HAVE,” in the Americas was shared on Douyin, the Chinese social media platform.
In the video clip, Jang Won-young beams with joy as she dances onstage, capturing her audience with graceful movements and cheerful gestures.
The ‘Jang Won-young Turn’ Challenge
Despite its brevity, lasting just 10 to 20 seconds, this video has ignited a viral trend known as the ‘Jang Won-young Turn.’ On Douyin, the accompanying hashtag, ‘张元英转圈’ (Jang Won-young Turn), has amassed a staggering 4.34 billion views as of 1 p.m. on the 9th. This phenomenon swiftly gained traction in China and is now attracting considerable interest in Korea as well.
Jang Won-young’s IVE Journey
Jang Won-young made her debut as part of the group IVE in December 2021. Since then, IVE has enjoyed immense popularity with hits like ‘ELEVEN,’ ‘LOVE DIVE,’ ‘AFTER LIKE,’ ‘I AM,’ ‘OFF THE RECORD,’ and ‘BODY.’ Notably, Jang Won-young showcased her musical prowess by contributing lyrics to tracks like ‘MINE,’ ‘SHINE WITH ME,’ and ‘OTITI,’ demonstrating her multifaceted talents.
Beyond Group Performances
Apart from her group commitments, Jang Won-young has taken the lead in hosting various entertainment programs and prestigious events like the ‘Asia Artist Awards’ and the KBS year-end music extravaganza, ‘Music Bank Global Festival.’
The “SHOW WHAT I HAVE” Tour
Jang Won-young and the rest of IVE begin on their “SHOW WHAT I HAVE” tour across North America, commencing at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on the 13th of last month. They continued their journey with performances at Oakland Arena on the 16th, Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on the 20th, State Farm Arena in Atlanta on the 24th, Allstate Arena in Rosemont on the 26th, and concluded at the Prudential Center in Newark on the 29th