The youngest member of the South Korean girl group MAMAMOO, Hwasa, was revealed to have been invited for questioning and investigation by the Seoul Seongdong Police Station.
On September 10, the Seoul police station confirmed that it received a complaint involving Hwasa. The complaint came from the Student Parents Human Rights Protection Union saying that Hwasa has performed public indecency.
The Student Parents Human Rights Protection Union further added that the incident was sufficiently scandalous to cause discomfort and humiliation to the public who were present at the event.
Hwasa has previously staged a performance in May at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival. This was a part of filming the tvN program Dancing Queens on the Road. The singer performed “Don’t Give” with South Korean rapper Loco.
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MAMAMOO Hwasa Responds To Hate
Due to the aftermath of the complaint lodged against the renowned singer, Hwasa, from her previous performance at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival in May, different reactions had surfaced online. Some had trashed the accusation of public indecency, while a few condemned the singer for her “shameless” act.
The Student Parents Human Rights Protection Union expressed their concern and told that the Kpop star had made an indecent gesture that could be interpreted as a lewd sexual act.
As an indirect response to the issue, Hwasa expressed that she is not affected by the negative comments and hate. During her guest appearance on the YouTube content by South Korean celebrity, Sung Si Kyung, Hwasa openly addressed the controversy.
Specifically, Hwasa said that although she just ignores the negative comments she gets throughout her career, the backlash with this current issue is excessively harsh that it is actually impacting her. “I usually ignore and am not affected by hate comments but this time, it was a bit over the top,” she said.
Hwasa further revealed that her latest single, “I Love My Body,” is an indirect reaction to the issue. While it is not her intention to disregard and set aside all criticisms, Hwasa believes that it is only appropriate for her to ignore those that are negatively impacting her mental health.
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Will MAMAMOO Hwasa Be Fined?
According to a previous report by The Korea Times, Hwasa may potentially face serious legal consequences if found guilty. The potential sentence could be as severe as a year in prison or a fine amounting to ₩5million or US$3,800.
This would mean that Hwasa would be removed from the public eye for a year, spending that time in a South Korean jail to reflect on her actions. Alternatively, Hwasa chould choose to pay a fine to resolve the matter.
However, it is important to note that the investigation is still ongoing. The Seoul Seongdong Police Station is currently in the process of investigating whether to forward Hwasa’s case to the prosecution. As such, there is still no confirmed verdict regarding the controversy surrounding Hwasa. The situation remains uncertain, and the final decision has yet to be made so fans need not worry about this for a while.
MAMAMOO Hwasa Returns With New Single
On the other hand, Hwasa has recently released her new single, “I Love My Body.” This is her first song after parting ways with her previous entertainment agency, RBW Entertainment. Hwasa is now under P Nation, an entertainment agency established by award-winning singer-songwriter PSY.
Released globally on September 6, 2023, “I Love My Body” promotes self-love and having confidence with yourself and your body. Hwasa said she released this song as a response to her alleged public indecency. She also added that it was the first time she smiled for so long when she heard the demo for “I Love My Body.”
Furthermore, Hwasa is currently promoting her new single in music shows in South Korea and several variety programs. Hwasa was a cast member of the tvN program Dancing Queens on the Road alongside legendary female solo artists Kim Wan Sun, Uhm Jung Hwa, Lee Hyori, and BoA.
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Do you think Hwasa’s previous performance at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival was an act of indecency? What do you think?
