“20-year-old” Jang Won-young’s SNS floods with requests to “pay respects to the late Haneul”… Struggling between mourning and pressure

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[Mydaily = Reporter Kim Hayoung] The family of the late Kim Haneul (8) has requested a condolence message from IVE member Jang Wonyoung, and comments asking for this continue to be posted on Jang Wonyoung’s SNS.

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According to the police on the 11th, Haneul was found with stab wounds at around 5:50 PM the previous day in the audiovisual room of an elementary school in Seo-gu, Daejeon. She was transported to the hospital while receiving CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) but passed away at around 7 PM the same day. The perpetrator was a 40s teacher identified as Mr. A, who was also found at the scene.

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As it was revealed that Haneul was an enthusiastic fan of IVE and Jang Wonyoung during her lifetime, the IVE team sent a condolence wreath and photocards to express their sympathy.

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In an interview, Haneul’s father shared, “She liked Jang Wonyoung so much that she would always watch the broadcasts when Jang Wonyoung was on TV,” and “Haneul’s dream was Jang Wonyoung.”

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Continuing, he mentioned, “Even when her sibling wanted to watch a different program, she would make sure to watch the broadcast featuring Jang Wonyoung first,” and added, “If the people at IVE see this, I would be grateful if Ms. Jang Wonyoung could say a warm goodbye to Haneul on her journey.”

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Subsequently, comments on Jang Wonyoung’s Instagram posts included messages such as “Our Haneul really loved Jang Wonyoung. Thank you for the wreath from IVE,” along with requests saying, “Please say goodbye to Haneul.” Some netizens left comments like “Please say a word for Haneul” and “Please pray for Haneul,” continuing the mourning atmosphere.

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However, there are also opposing viewpoints. Some argue, “The IVE team has already expressed their condolences, and Jang Wonyoung should be cautious about responding personally,” and “SNS is a personal space, and excessive demands might become burdensome.”

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Additionally, others say, “This incident is tragic, but not all family requests can be met by celebrities,” adding, “Jang Wonyoung is only twenty now. This is not just any event but a murder case—why should Jang Wonyoung bear the attention and pressure? It would be kind if she attended, but it’s an undue burden on someone in their early 20s,” urging restraint.

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Currently, Jang Wonyoung and the official IVE SNS accounts are maintaining their usual posts related to ongoing activities and promotional content without any additional statements.

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As the heartfelt sympathy towards the late Kim Haneul gathers on Jang Wonyoung’s SNS, concerns are rising over whether the burden for Jang Wonyoung, who is still only 20, is too heavy. It seems necessary to have a balanced approach that respects both the wish to mourn and personal space.

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