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MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul drops first full-length album, ‘Starlit of Muse’

MAMAMOO member Moonbyul has released her first full-length album, ‘Starlit of Muse’.Moonbyul’s new record dropped alongside a music video for lead single ‘Touchin&Movin’. It’s one of 12 songs on ‘Starlit of Muse’, which also features the previously released ‘Think About’, as well as the collaborations ‘Memories’ with ONEWE and ‘Nolto’ with Hanhae.In an interview with The Korea Herald, Moonbyul said that her aim for ‘Starlit of Muse’ is for audiences to “rediscover” her identity as an artist as one who is “not just good at rapping but also at singing”.“I am fortunate to have established a character in the entertainment industry as a singer who has been active for 10 years,” she said.

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We Bridge 2024 line-up: MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, KISS OF LIFE, CRAVITY and more

MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa, KISS OF LIFE, CRAVITY and more.We Bridge 2024 will be held from April 26 to 28 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. It will be a two-day music festival, alongside a three-day convention.The event has revealed the first slate of artists who will be performing this year.

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MAMAMOO’s Wheein announces 2024 ‘Whee In The Mood [Beyond]’ world tour

Wheein of K-pop girl group MAMAMOO has announced her upcoming 2024 ‘Whee In The Mood [Beyond]’ world tour.At midnight KST today (January 4), MAMAMOO’s Wheein announced her upcoming 2024 world tour. Titled ‘Whee In The Mood [Beyond]’, the tour is named after her 2023 solo studio album ‘In The Mood’.The tour will kick off in February 2024 with two shows at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul, South Korea.

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MAMAMOO’s Wheein says she had “never been nervous on stage” until she went solo

MAMAMOO vocalist Wheein hsa come clean about her struggle with stage fright after going soloOn October 18, Wheein guest starred in Apink member Bomi’s YouTube talk show series Bbom Bbom Bbom as a guest star, where she divulged her experiences with stage fright after going went solo.“Going solo wasn’t very easy for me. I suffered from stage fright for the very first time then. Until I went solo, I’d never been nervous on stage,” she said, per SBS Star. “But the moment I kicked off my solo career, I started to literally shiver whenever I went up the stage.”Wheein described the experience as “really upsetting”, explaining that “my lips trembled hard, and my hands shook like crazy.

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MAMAMOO’s Wheein finds joy in her own company in ‘In The Mood’ video

MAMAMOO’s Wheein has shared her first full-length album ‘In The Mood’ and the liberating video for its title track.The singer has previously released solo singles, OST tracks and two EPs – 2021’s ‘Redd’ and 2022’s ‘WHEE’.‘In The Mood’ marks her debut full-length album and contains 11 tracks. Her MAMAMOO bandmate Hwasa appeared on ’17’, while rapper Haon features on ‘Bite Me’. Notably, Wheein wrote the lyrics for the closing track ‘Here I Am’.In the video for the title track, Wheein is at a party but only starts dancing after she’s shut herself in her room and put her song on her headphones.

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Police drop charges against MAMAMOO’s Hwasa over alleged “indecent” performance

MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa over her alleged “indecent” performance.Today (October 4), the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul said it would not be referring Hwasa’s case to the prosecution, per Yonhap News Agency. It comes after the MAMAMOO singer was questioned in early-September over the alleged “indecent” performance.In July, the Student Parent’s Rights Protection Union had filed a complaint against MAMAMOO’s Hwasa over an alleged “indecent performance” the singer had staged in May at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival.At the time, the union claimed that the K-pop idol made a gesture that “suggested a perverted sexual act”, saying that that incident was “enough to bring embarrassment and shame to the public who witnessed it”.Last month, Hwasa spoke about the controversy during a guest appearance on South Korean television personality Sung Si-kyung’s YouTube channel.

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MAMAMOO’s Hwasa interviewed by South Korean police over “indecent” performance

K-pop star Hwasa was reportedly interviewed by authorities after being accused of making a sexual gesture while performing at a South Korean college earlier this year.

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MAMAMOO’s Hwasa questioned by police over “indecent” performance

MAMAMOO member Hwasa has been questioned by Seoul police after being accused of staging an “indecent” performance.Last month, the Student Parent’s Rights Protection Union had filed a complaint against Hwasa over an alleged “indecent performance” the singer had staged in May at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival.At the time, the union claimed that the K-pop idol made a gesture that “suggested a perverted sexual act”, saying that that incident was “enough to bring embarrassment and shame to the public who witnessed it”.The Seoul Seongdong Police Station confirmed on Sunday (September 10) that it recently questioned Hwasa over her controversial performance, per The Korea Times.In its report, The Korea Times also noted that the police are currently deciding whether or not to send Hwasa’s case to the prosecution. The singer could face a up to a year in jail or a fine of up to ₩5million (US$3,800), if found guilty.Hwasa also recently spoke about the controversy during a guest appearance on South Korean television personality Sung Si-kyung’s YouTube channel.

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Hwasa preaches self-love in music video for ‘I Love My Body’

MAMAMOO member Hwasa has released her new single ‘I Love My Body”.The visual for ‘I Love My Body’ opens with Hwasa waking up in the morning and getting ready in the mirror as she admires herself, before going for a drive. On the other hand, the song recalls the earlier work of MAMAMOO.“I love my body and my hair be so shiny / Head to toe be my body (Yeah, that’s my body) / Yeah that’s my body, check out my lovely tummy / My arms, my legs so unique (Yeah that’s my body),” she sings in the chorus.Notably, Hwasa recently shared that she “chose” to release ‘I Love My Body’ as a response to her public indecency controversy.

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Hwasa says ‘I Love My Body’ is a response to her public indecency controversy

Hwasa, a member of K-pop girl group MAMAMOO, has opened up about her new single ‘I Love My Body’.Hwasa recently made a guest appearance on South Korean television personality Sung Si-kyung’s YouTube channel. During the interview, the singer opened up about her upcoming single ‘I Love My Body’ and why she “chose this song”.“I was making headlines for a while due to the public indecency controversy,” she said, as translated by Allkpop. In July, Hwasa made headlines after she was reported to the police over an alleged “indecent performance” at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival, which was held in May.“I heard that the way I performed on stage was controversial, which was understandable, but the hate comments I got were intolerable,” she added.

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Hwasa to make first solo comeback under P Nation next month

MAMAMOO singer Hwasa will drop her first solo release on new agency P Nation in September.On August 15, Sports Chosun reported that the K-pop idol is preparing to make a solo comeback with a new album in September, marking her first release since signing to Psy’s label P Nation in July.In response, the agency shared per Ilgan Sports: “[It’s true that] Hwasa is scheduled to make a comeback with a new album in September, but it is not finalised yet.”Her last solo comeback was her November 2021 single album ‘Guilty Pleasure’, led by the title track ‘I’m a 빛’, which followed her debut EP ‘Maria’ in June 2020. However, the singer has since released two promotional singles for her talk show Hwa Sa Show and a string of collaborations.These include ‘Love Is Ugly’ with Jay Park and ‘Catch’ with Epik High, both of which were released earlier this year.

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Hear Hwasa’s soulful cover of Dionne Warwick’s ‘Walk On By’

Hwasa, a member of K-pop girl group MAMAMOO, has shared a stunning rendition of Dionne Warwick’s ‘Walk On By’.On July 23, the K-pop idol rang in her 28th birthday with the release of her cover of Dionne Warwick’s 1964 hit single. The new clip features Hwasa in an elegant black and white outfit as she sings, accompanied by a pianist and string quartet.“Make believe / That you don’t see the tears / Just let me grieve / In private ’cause each time I see you / I break down and cry,” Hwasa sings on her cover of ‘Walk On By’.The new cover is Hwasa’s first music release signing with the Psy-founced K-pop agency P NATION earlier this month.

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MAMAMOO+ drop pensive music video for single ‘Save Me’

MAMAMOO sub-unit MAMAMOO+ have dropped a music video for their new pre-release single ‘Save Me’.On July 18, Solar and Moonbyul of MAMAMOO released a visual for ‘Save Me’, the pre-release single of their upcoming mini-album ‘Two Rabbits’. The record is due out in full on August 3.The new music video feature the duo singing to the track in separate houses, gazing outside the windows as rain pours outside.

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MAMAMOO’s Hwasa reported to police for “indecent performance”

Hwasa of MAMAMOO has been reported to the police over an alleged “indecent performance”.Today (July 10), South Korean news outlet The Korea Herald reported that the Student Parent’s Rights Protection Union had filed a complaint against Hwasa over an “indecent performance”.“Hwasa’s gesture suggested a perverted sexual act and was enough to bring embarrassment and shame to the public who witnessed it,” alleges the Student Parent’s Rights Protection Union, per Chosun Ilbo as translated by Koreaboo. “As the gesture doesn’t fit the context of the choreography, it can not be interpreted as performance art.”MBN added in its report that the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul confirmed that they had received a complaint against Hwasa, and are currently investigating the claims.In a statement to MBN, Hwasa’s agency P Nation said: “We understand that the police are reviewing the case,” as translated by Soompi.Hwasa’s appearance at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival was part of the filming for the tvN series Dancing Queens on the Road, which the K-pop idol is a cast member of.Earlier this month, Hwasa officially joined P Nation, the K-pop agency founded by ‘Gangnam Style’ singer Psy.

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MAMAMOO’s Hwasa leaves long-time agency RBW

MAMAMOO member Hwasa will be leaving her long-time agency RBW, the company has confirmed.Today (June 27), RBW released a statement, per OSEN and translated by Soompi, that MAMAMOO’s Hwasa will be leaving the company after the expiration of her contract. The singer has been with RBW since 2014, when she made her debut as a member of the K-pop girl group.“We inform you that our exclusive contract with Hwasa, who we have worked together with until now, recently expired,” RBW said in its statement.

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P Nation confirms MAMAMOO’s Hwasa is in talks to join the agency

P Nation, founded by Psy, has confirmed that it is in talks to sign MAMAMOO member Hwasa.Today (June 27), South Korean news outlet Xportnews reported that Hwasa is currently in the final stages of contract discussions with Psy’s P Nation agency. It also noted that the singer’s contract with long-time label RBW is set to expire at the end of June.In response to the news report, P Nation told MyDaily that “A contract with Hwasa has not been confirmed”, while also confirming that it is “currently under discussion”, as translated by Soompi.Hwasa has been signed to RBW since 2014, when she made her debut as a member of K-pop girl group MAMAMOO.

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MAMAMOO+ unveil ‘pansori’-inspired music video for ‘Chico Malo’

MAMAMOO+ have released a music video for their new song ‘Chico Malo’, from their upcoming first single album.The music video opens with a scene inspired by pansori, or a Korean genre of musical storytelling, with an appearance by former TVXQ! member Kim Junsu.The clip the launches into the song, with MAMAMOO+ members Moonbyul and Solar performing in modernised versions of traditional Korean outfits. Notably, the melody of ‘Chico Malo’ also features the traditional Korean instruments gayageum and daegeum.“Those flowers that bloom and fall / Don’t seem to understand how I feel / How much I’m hurting now / I’ll take light steps along the flowery road / Even the birds chirp full of sorrow,” Solar sings on the pre-chorus.‘Chico Malo’ will appear on MAMAMOO+’s upcoming first single album ‘Act 1, Scene 1’, due out on March 29.

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MAMAMOO announce dates for first-ever US tour

MAMAMOO are set to embark on their first-ever tour of the US as part of their wider ‘MY CON’ world tour.Today (March 15), the quartet officially announced that they would be going on their first North American tour, which will comprise shows in nine cities on both coasts, as well as southern and midwestern markets, over two months.MAMAMOO’s US tour will first kick off on May 16 in New York, before heading down the coast to Baltimore, Maryland and Atlanta, Georgia. The girl group will then head down south, with shows in Tennessee, Texas and Arizona.

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