Malicious Comments Nearly Drove Hwasa Out Of MAMAMOO

While MAMAMOO member Hwasa is currently a very popular K-Pop idol at the moment, things were so rosy for her in the beginning, as she talked about how netizens negatively commented about her unconventional looks in South Korea's K-Pop scene during an episode of 'Radio Star'.

Lin, Staff Writer
< 1 min to read · Published : Jan 31, 2019

Malicious Comments Nearly Drove Hwasa Out Of MAMAMOO

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While MAMAMOO member Hwasa is currently a very popular K-Pop idol at the moment, things were so rosy for her in the beginning, as she talked about how netizens negatively commented about her unconventional looks in South Korea's K-Pop scene during an episode of 'Radio Star'.

Some netizens demanded that she be removed from the group because they thought she wasn't attractive enough to be in an idol girl group.

She revealed that she was very close to being forced out of the group as signatures agreeing to her leaving the group were written and prepared at one point.

In addition, netizens criticized her stage presence and gestures, as they thought that they were "weird".

But things definitely have changed for Hwasa, as she ranked as number one in some of the brand reputation rankings back in 2018. She also talked about how all the negativity surrounding her in the past enabled her to become a stronger individual.

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All-Rounder Artist MoonByul Of MAMAMOO To Awe Fans In Singapore For Debut World Tour

A praised rapper, vocalist, and dancer, the versatile idol-star will bring the only Southeast Asian stop of the tour to Singapore’s Capitol Theatre on 13 April 2024.

YuJun, Kpopmap Editor
2 min to read · Published : Mar 8, 2024

All-Rounder Artist MoonByul Of MAMAMOO To Awe Fans In Singapore For Debut World Tour

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MoonByul of hit K-pop girl group MAMAMOO is set to make her way to Singapore for her solo concert tour ‘MoonByul 1ST WORLD TOUR [MUSEUM : an epic of starlit]’. CK Star Entertainment is proud to present the Singapore stop, also the only stop in South East Asia, “MoonByul 1ST WORLD TOUR IN SINGAPORE [MUSEUM : an epic of starlit]”, at Capitol Theatre on Apr. 13 2024 (Saturday), 8PM.

MoonByul officially debuted as a member of MAMAMOO in 2014. The group is known for their strong vocal abilities, stable live performances and versatility across genres. Her official position in the group puts her in charge of rap and performance, but the multi-talented artist also boasts stellar vocal skills, having been originally trained as a vocalist.

In 2018, MoonByul marked her start as a soloist with the release of her Single Album “Selfish” (2018). The title track of the same name featured her close friend SeulGi of Red Velvet, who also appeared in the music video.

Two years later, she released her first Extended Play (EP) “Dark Side of the Moon” (2020) to much critical acclaim, soaring to the top of the iTunes Top Album Chart, and achieving the Top 5 position in ten other regions worldwide. Industry giants Rolling Stone and Billboard commended the release, praising MoonByul for her bold artistic vision and “fierce duality as both a singer and rapper”. The album’s lead single 'Eclipse' (2020) also achieved a peak position of 14 on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Sales chart.

With the ardent support of her dedicated fans, “MOOMOO”, MoonByul has been able to build a solid solo career. In a span of just two years, she has held 3 successful solo concerts — Online concert “門OON” in 2020, and physical concerts “Director's Cut : 6equence”, and “Director's Cut : Japan Special Live” both in 2022.

Her upcoming tour, “MoonByul 1ST WORLD TOUR [MUSEUM : an epic of starlit]” signals her triumphant comeback to solo activities, alongside the release of her first Full Album “Starlit of Muse” (2024). The 12-track album with 2 lead singles 'TOUCHIN&MOVIN' (2024) and 'Think About' (2024) reached first place on the iTunes Top Albums Chart in ten different regions and 101,720 album sales in its first week.

MOOMOO can look forward to an evening of MoonByul’s artistry and charisma being showcased in various performances during “MoonByul 1ST WORLD TOUR IN SINGAPORE [MUSEUM : an epic of starlit]”. Tickets go on sale on Mar. 14 (Thursday) at 12PM via ticketmaster.sg and +65 3158 8588.

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