IVE’s Jang Wonyoung surprises Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway with secret hair reveal
From left, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Jang Wonyoung / Captured from Vogue Korea's social media
K-pop star Jang Wonyoung left even Hollywood veterans smiling after casually revealing a personal “secret” — that her long hair is actually extensions — during a lighthearted exchange with actors Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.
On April 9, Vogue Korea shared a video showing the three stars meeting ahead of promotions for the upcoming film “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” drawing global attention online.
In the clip, the trio harmonized to “Bye Vogue,” laughing together in a rare cross-industry moment that quickly spread across social media. Wonyoung playfully reenacted the iconic line “That’s all,” energizing the atmosphere, while Hathaway admired her manicure, saying, “So beautiful.”
Captured from Vogue Korea's social media
The interaction took an unexpected turn when Wonyoung, mid-conversation, showed off her long hair and said: “It’s extensions. Secret.” The candid confession — delivered with humor — sparked curiosity about what else was said during the exchange.
What stood out just as much was Wonyoung’s fluency. She led parts of the conversation in English with ease, showcasing a level of confidence that surprised many viewers and reinforced her reputation as her group IVE’s unofficial “English speaker.”
The moment added to her growing profile overseas. Just last month, during IVE’s U.S. promotions, Jang appeared on the Los Angeles morning show “Good Day LA,” where she held a natural, unscripted conversation in English — a clip that also went viral among international fans.
She previously addressed her language skills in 2024 on the YouTube channel Psick Univ, saying she never lived abroad but frequently visited the United States with her family and attended an English-language kindergarten.
Meryl Streep, left, and Anne Hathaway / Xportsnews
Meanwhile, IVE is set to continue its second world tour, “SHOW WHAT I AM,” with concerts at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan on April 18-19.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” follows Miranda Priestly (Streep), the formidable editor-in-chief of a fictional fashion magazine, and Andy Sachs (Hathaway), who returns two decades later as a planning editor. The story centers on their reunion with Emily (Emily Blunt), now a luxury brand executive, as they navigate a dramatically changed media landscape. The film is scheduled for release on April 29.
Streep and Hathaway recently visited Seoul ahead of the premiere, attending a press conference and red carpet event at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo on April 8. They are also set to appear on the popular Korean talk show “You Quiz on the Block.”
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.