IVE's Jang Won-young Shows Off Doll-Like Visuals in New Selfie

IVE's Jang Won-young is turning a retro Korean hair trend into her own look. The singer recently shared a selfie on social media that quickly caught fans' attention for her take on the so-called "kkaennip" bangs.

In the photo, Jang is seated in front of a mirror during a hair styling session, snapping a selfie on her phone. Her hair is parted deeply to one side, roughly 8-to-2, with her bangs sweeping across her forehead and hugging one side of her face. The style takes its nickname from the shape of a perilla leaf, and it has become a popular retro look among young women in South Korea.

She paired the bangs with long, full waves that fell past her waist, softening the sharp part with a romantic finish. The result read as clean and sweet rather than dated.

The kkaennip style has a strong vintage feel and can easily look old-fashioned on the wrong face. Jang made it work with her small face and clear features. The angled bangs made her face appear even smaller, while the long waves added to her doll-like image.

Her outfit matched the mood. A light baby-blue cardigan layered over a white top gave the shot a soft, everyday feel, a shift from the bold stage looks she usually wears. Even in a quiet moment between styling touch-ups, her visual carried the frame.

Jang has moved through long straight hair, waves, and updos over the past few years. Adding the kkaennip bangs to that list is another sign of how easily she can take a look that risks feeling out of date and make it feel current again.