Netizens speculate on the next endorsement model for 'Woori Bank'

Netizens are buzzing with speculation over who the next model for 'Woori Bank' will be.

On an online forum, discussions are heating up as netizens try to guess the new face of the banking company. Woori Bank's official promotional post encouraged viewers to share their guesses for a chance to win giveaways. Based on a few visual hints, the new model appears to be either a female idol or an actress.

Many netizens quickly suggested that the model is most likely either IU or IVE's Wonyoung.

Others are speculating that it could be actress Kim Ji Won, Noh Yoon Seo, or Park Bo Young. Meanwhile, Park Eun Bin and Ahn Yu Jin were also considered, but the former has already represented KB Bank, while the latter is a model for Hana Financial Group.

Some believe that IU, who is already a model for Woori Financial Group, might be expanding her role to represent Woori Bank as a whole.

One major clue comes from the caption, which reads: "[Find the new model for our ('Woori') WON! D-5]."

Netizens are pointing out that the capitalized "WON" in the English text of the Korean caption might be a subtle hint referring to Wonyoung.

More reactions include:

"It really looks like Jang Wonyoung."

"It probably has 'Won' in the name! Wonyoung or Haewon?"

"I've also heard people say Haewon."

"But aside from that, Woori Bank has always played on the word 'Woori Won.' LOL"

"It looks like Jang Wonyoung, even the text written on it."

"IU is Woori Bank’s financial model!! No way they would write 'New.'"

"It seems like either RIIZE or Kim Hee Ae's contract with Woori Bank has ended. The silhouette definitely looks like Jang Wonyoung."

"I also think it's Wonyoung. I hope it's right!"

"If it's a new model, it won’t be IU, and the silhouette gives off a Wonyoung vibe. LOL. Either way, happy to see a long-haired female model!"

"In the first photo, something about the hair and shoulder shadow looks like Wonyoung, and in the second photo, the hand gesture also gives Wonyoung vibes?? If it's Wonyoung, that would be amazing."

"If it’s not IU, then it must be Jang Wonyoung."

"Wait, the silhouette doesn’t really look like IU…?"

"It looks like an actress, but I have no idea who."

"I honestly have no clue."

"Some people are saying it’s Kim Ji Won."

"But the wavy hair seems too idol-like for it to be Kim Ji Won."

"The hair parting is 100% Jang Wonyoung, plus the microphone—it’s clearly an idol. Why are people so hesitant just because they’re worried about unnecessary hate? It’s obviously Jang Wonyoung. Tomorrow, there will definitely be a spoiler with 'Lucky Vicky' or 'Four-Leaf Clover.'"

What are your thoughts? Who do you think is the person in the silhouette?

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