“POV: You are an audience member amazed by Liz’s beauty” – this short clip took social media by storm, racking up nearly 15 million views in just two days. In the viral footage, IVE’s lead singer Liz gracefully walks to the edge of the stage, picks up a few paper petals and tosses them into the air – a soft, almost magical gesture meant for fans’ cameras. But it wasn’t just fans who were captivated.
The staff below the stage – both men and women – stood still, looking at Liz as if under a spell. Their stunned expressions and slow reactions drove netizens crazy. One male staff member even bit his lip, staring at Liz in awe, drawing comparisons to someone being “hypnotized by a goddess.”
The moment was so surreal that it became a testament to Liz’s real-life images, often considered to rival or even surpass those of fellow IVE members Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin.
This clip isn’t Liz’s first viral moment. She recently caused a stir with her mesmerizing trotting performance under a shower of paper petals – a scene so picturesque it seems straight out of a romantic drama. Her sharper features, improved poise and radiant charm make fans and netizens agree: Liz is in her prime.
“If even the staff can’t keep calm, how can we survive seeing her in real life?“- a fan joked in the comments.
However, his rising profile has sparked debate. While many praise her transformation and increased visibility, some critics argue that Liz’s images now look overly refined, suggesting possible aesthetic improvements. Comments like “too artificial” and “plastic-like” have surfaced, especially when comparing her current appearance to that of her Eleven debut.
However, others see this as a moment where Liz finally steps out of Wonyoung’s shadow, emerging as a strong visual contender within the group. Its evolution is now seen by many as a smart strategy by Starship Entertainment to diversify IVE’s image and reduce the group’s reliance on one or two members. International fans particularly appreciate this change, calling it “healthy competition” that benefits both Liz and the group as a whole.
Regardless of the debates, one thing is clear: Liz’s images command attention, enough to leave even professionals speechless.
Sources: K14
