Observant fans have noticed a small yet significant detail: the Korean flag displayed on her in-ear monitor, nestled in her left ear (or right ear from the audience’s perspective). This seemingly inconspicuous gesture reveals Ahyeon’s deep sense of pride in her homeland, resonating deeply with Korean netizens and eliciting a swell of national pride.
As fans showered her with praise on social media, one commenter noted, “It’s good to see some Korean vibes in an industry ‘drinking the global water’” (the phrase used to mimic foreign behavior). Amidst the admiration, another fan voiced concern over the negativity Ahyeon faces, lamenting, “I really like Ahyeon, but I feel bad for all the people disliking the post whenever there’s a post about her. She has to do even more well”. Another commenter remarked, “I realized once again that the Taegukgi pattern is pretty” (Taegukgi refers to the pattern on the Korean flag), while another acknowledges her talent and beauty, affirming, “She’s talented and her face is pretty, she’s likable”.