September 20, the The fact music awards (Tma) 2025 It took place in Macao, China, collecting the best k-pop acts including Ive, Aespa, Engypen, Stray Kids and Zerobaseone. As usual, the ceremony started with a red carpet dotted with stars before moving on to presentations and assignment shows.
This year I dominated the graphs with their track Rebellious heart and impressive sales of two EPS, Empathy AND IVE secret. The women’s group has brought home two main titles a Tma 2025: Artist of the Year and Sound of the Year. However, more than a week after the show, the fans have discovered a moment on the stage that since then has aroused a heated debate on the internal dynamics of the group.
A clip by Tiktok revealed that when Ive climbed on stage to accept the Artist of the Year prize, Jang Wonyoung quickly took the trophy first, consuming a strong side eye from the leader a Yujin. During the second prize, Sound of the Year, Wonyung reached the trophy again, but Yujin intercepted it and moved on to keep the acceptance speech with a bright smile.
The clip, which captured the humor but embarrassing “Trophy Tug of War”, It fueled the speculation on the tension between the two idols. Many Netizen have criticized Wonyoung for her “Obcessione Spotlight”, Affirm his enthusiasm to grasp the award reflects his fixation on being in the center. Others, however, argued that even Yujin’s visible gaze was not professional, especially during a live broadcast.
Both Wonyoung and Yujin are considered prominent figures of Ive and among the most important idols of Gen 4 of K-Pop, with equal levels of recognition in Korea. As a result, their dynamic on stage only amplified the discussions, while the other four members of the group remain obscured.
This is not the first time that Wonyung faces criticism for alleged attention. She has been accused of deliberately assumed central positions during photos of the photos, even at airports, and of having received a preferential style that exceeds its teammates. These moments continue to feed the debates both in the Fandom and in the public in general.
Sources: Kenh14
