Ivy, left, and Bada / Xportsnews
A lighthearted social media clip turned into a flashpoint over online toxicity this week, as singer and musical actor Ivy fired back at rude comments about her looks — the latest in a string of incidents targeting female celebrities in Korea.
On Saturday, Ivy uploaded a short video to her personal account, calling it a "legendary moment." In the clip, she jokes about loud construction noise when a U.S. creator suddenly pops into frame and teases her in Korean, saying, "You’re louder." Ivy laughs and responds playfully, keeping the tone upbeat.
Ivy / Captured from Ivy's personal social media account
The video quickly drew attention online for its humor and cross-cultural banter. But amid the buzz, a wave of comments shifted the focus to Ivy’s appearance.
Some users wrote remarks such as "I guess even Ivy can’t escape aging" and "Time is scary," while one commenter bluntly asked, "What happened to your face?"
Ivy chose not to ignore it. "Because I got older," she replied directly, a response that many fans praised as both honest and composed.
Supportive comments soon flooded in. "She’s still beautiful — we all age naturally," one user wrote. Others criticized the tone of the attacks, saying, "Too many people just dump whatever comes to mind without thinking," and "Why ruin a fun video with appearance judgments?"
Ivy also addressed the broader pattern with sarcasm. "People will die if they don’t point out looks and age," she said. "They do it to even the most stunning celebrities … so who am I not to be judged? Haha."
Bada / Captured from Bada's personal social media account
Source: Korea Times News
