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Jang Da Ah, a rising Korean actress, is drawing attention for her role in the drama “Pyramid Games” (2024). She recently expressed feeling burdened by being known primarily as Wonyoung’s older sister, emphasizing her commitment to forging her own path in the entertainment industry.
Jang Da Ah, a budding Korean actress, is catching the spotlight thanks to her role in the drama “Pyramid Games” (2024). Her portrayal of the antagonist in this series has garnered praise, especially considering it’s her debut project in showbiz.
However, Jang Da Ah has come under fire for remarks she made about her younger sister, Wonyoung IVE, during an interview with South Korean media. What exactly did she say that stirred controversy? Let’s delve into it!
1. Jang Da Ah admitted she preferred not to be recognized as Wonyoung’s older sister
On Thursday (28/3/2024), SPOTV News published an interview with Jang Da Ah following the success of “Pyramid Games.” She shared anecdotes from behind the scenes and her journey into the entertainment world.
Jang Da Ah, born Jang Jin Young, is the elder sister of Wonyoung IVE. Wonyoung has risen to fame as a KPop idol and is now one of the industry’s most popular figures.
During the interview, Jang Da Ah was asked if she felt pressure due to her sister’s idol status, especially given that she’s often referred to as “Wonyoung’s big sister.”
“It became public knowledge that I’m her sister. While I understand how this happened, it wasn’t my choice. I hoped to establish my own identity as an actress, separate from hers. Initially, this wasn’t part of my plan,” she confessed.
She added, “I actually prefer not to be recognized as her sister. This revelation doesn’t align with my aspirations.”
From her interview responses, it’s clear that Jang Da Ah wishes to distance herself from being solely identified as Wonyoung’s sibling.
2. She emphasized her long-standing aspiration to pursue acting
Jang Da Ah revealed that she had harbored ambitions of becoming an actress for quite some time. She had undergone acting training long before her debut, emphasizing that her sister’s career path didn’t influence her dreams.
“I’ve long dreamt of being an actress. I remained focused on honing my craft and captivating audiences with my first role. My family’s support for ‘Pyramid Games’ means a lot to me,” she stated.
Jang Da Ah’s comments led to criticism from KNetz, who accused her of leveraging her sister’s fame to gain attention. However, she remains steadfast in her dedication to establishing herself as an actress, despite the association with Wonyoung.