WHEN YOU LET YOUR OWN LIGHT SHINE, YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE HAS THE POWER TO ILLUMINATE THOSE AROUND YOU. JANG WON YOUNG IS THE EPITOME OF THIS — FROM THE INSIDE OUT, AND IN EVERY MOVE SHE MAKES, SHE HAS AN UNWAVERING BELIEF IN HERSELF. LIVING IN AN AGE FULL OF UNKNOWNS, THIS ABILITY TO AFFIRM ONESELF IS SOMETHING EVERYONE QUIETLY LONGS FOR.
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PHOTOGRAPHER JUNGWOOK MOK
VIDEOGRAPHER HALEX
CREATIVE DIRECTOR KMI AU
SET & PROPS MINGYUJEON
STYLIST GNIA UJNG
HAIR STYLIST AREUM BAE
MAKEUP ARTIST YUMNI SON
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ORIGINAL INTERVIEW UUINNIEUUONG
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Jang Won Young Wears Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2026 collection.
Jang Won Young has been famous all over the world, and her popularity continues to rise. With remarkable results, what is she most proud of? “No matter what, good or bad, I always praise myself,” she says. “Because I have worked hard regardless of the results, nothing has changed.” She spoke softly but with strength during our interview and answered questions with a smile on her face, adding, “Please always believe in yourself and put yourself first.”
With doll-like features and a striking overall look, it's easy to be in awe of her — but what truly sets Jang Won Young apart is her inner strength. Beneath her delicate, romantic, and deeply feminine energy lies a remarkably resilient spirit, and the contrast is what makes her so captivating.
Jang Won Young Wears Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2026 collection.
Jang Won Young admits that her "way of thinking" has grown the most since her debut. As a public figure who lives in the spotlight while working in a high-pressure environment full of variables, this kind of resilience is essential. Therefore, while refining her stage performance, she hopes to "become a more mature person," someone who is always working to cultivate a stronger inner self. A high degree of self-discipline and a dedication to her craft reflects Jang Won Young's ability to hold herself to her own high standards, even maintaining an impeccable presence in front of the camera — her expression, her posture, her every gesture — creating countless iconic moments, including the viral "Won-young pose" that sparked waves of imitation worldwide.
A month ago, IVE launched their second full Korean album, REVIVE+. Jang Won Young effortlessly moved through a range of styles — romance, campus chic, and Y2K — surprising and delighting fans with her range. Indeed, her talents extend well beyond singing and dancing on stage. She has built a reputation for being an outstanding host through her long-running role hosting Music Bank, as well as hosting the Asia Artist Awards for five consecutive years, bringing her signature wit and humour to each event.
Jang Won Young Wears Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2026 collection.
Jang Won Young Wears Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2026 collection.
"Being able to lead the overall program as the host in a prestigious event where so many talented entertainers are gathered is fascinating in itself,” she says of her experiences hosting these high profile events. “It also makes me feel very proud." Although she has achieved her dreams and is passionate about performing arts, she is unwilling to simply stand still — her ultimate goal is to "challenge more diverse fields and become an irreplaceable person,” someone who isn’t defined by just one thing.
Jang Won Young Wears Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2026 collection.
Confidence and imagination are not simply imagined, but rather, they are accumulated through repeated daily practice and real lived experience. Jang Won Young encourages young people interested in the performing arts: "Please always believe in yourself and put yourself first." No matter when and where, she commits fully to every dream she has, with the hopes of living her most confident life.
onfident." This is how Jang Won Young describes herself right now. Her answers are direct and straightforward, comparable to the name of IVE's currently ongoing world tour, SHOW WHAT I AM. Having pursued her
dreams and finding herself along the way, Jang Won Young, one of Gen Z's most iconic figures, has long understood a simple truth. "I acknowledge that my mentality is determined by what I think, so I will always be young," she jokingly says, referencing the meaning of ‘Forever Young’.
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