It was recently reported that an 8-year-old child was found stabbed to death in school. The child was named Haneul, and the tragic nature of the incident led to it being highly publicized. Haneul was noted to have been a huge fan of IVE, and Jang Wonyoung in particular. Through a television interview, her father had specifically asked for Wonyoung to visit Haneul’s wake, only to be hit with backlash.
In an initial press release, Haneul’s father had talked about her love for IVE, leading the group to send a wreath to her wake. Subsequently, his later request drew criticism for alleged greed.
On February 13, 2025, he gave a statement about the controversy.
It was a request of mine, not coercion, when I asked Wonyoung to visit Haneul. As a father, I had simply wanted to show Haneul Wonyoung, who she had loved so much, even if it’s too late now. But it has been really hard for me to bear, since it seemed to turn into a controversy about me pressuring Wonyoung.
Haneul’s father
You can read more about the initial incident below.
Tragically Murdered South Korean Child’s Father Asks IVE’s Wonyoung To Visit Wake, Draws Criticism
Source: Naver
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