Meryl Streep was taken aback when she learned the age of K-Pop star Jang Wonyoung during a meeting with Anne Hathaway as part of the global promotion for "The Devil Wears Prada 2." This encounter was shared on April 24 via a video posted by Vogue Korea, depicting the three engaging in a conversation about the original film, released in 2006. During their conversation, Wonyoung reflected on the film's influence on her fashion choices, highlighting the iconic scene in which the protagonist walks to work and how her style has evolved since then.
Meryl Streep suprised at IVE's Wonyoung's age when the first film premiered
When Streep asked if Wonyoung was even born when the film was released, Hathaway responded with surprise, emphasizing the generation gap. Wonyoung jokingly responded that she was born in 2004, making her two years old at the time of the film's release. This lighthearted exchange elicited laughter, especially when Hathaway teased Wonyoung about her fashion development at such a young age. The 21-year-old artist later clarified that she had seen the film in sixth grade, describing her experience with it as deeper than previously conveyed.
Anne Hathaway complimented Wonyoung's outfit, comparing her to her character, Andy Sachs, prompting Wonyoung to express gratitude for the compliment and acknowledge her preparation for the meeting. The conversation continued in English, with Wonyoung highlighting her efforts and acknowledging her honor of representing Korea as a member of the K-pop group IVE. Hathaway was also grateful, complimenting Wonyoung's eloquent speech and acknowledging the difficulties of communicating in English, which highlighted their lack of Korean language skills.
Wonyoung Pretty like a flower
They conducted their interview using a pre-prepared interview book that included a photograph of Wonyoung. Hathaway's reaction to the image prompted Wonyoung to modestly downplay her appearance, but Streep and Hathaway emphasized her beauty, with Streep poetically referring to her as "like a single flower." At the end of their meeting, all three signed the interview book, with Streep making a joke about the placement of her signature, while Hathaway and Wonyoung also signed, culminating in more compliments on Wonyoung's pretty signature. The entire interaction gained traction online, highlighting the endearing dynamic between these women from different generations.