• MAMAMOO's Hwasa Confirmed To Make Solo Comeback In November

    Mamamoo's Hwasa has confirmed her solo comeback.

    In midnight on November 11th, Hwasa announced the news of her solo comeback by showing the web jacket image of her second single album ‘Guilty Pleasure’ through the official SNS.

    In the photo, Hwasa appeared with slightly look wet hair, and her clear eyes created a mature yet seductive atmosphere, raising expectations.

    In particular, before the release of the said album Hwasa already delivered a message of sympathy and comfort to listeners in her own way, so people wonder what kind of story she will unravel under the theme of 'Guilty Pleasure'.

    This is the first in a year and five months since her first mini-album 'María', which was released in June of last year. At that time, Hwasa swept the top spot on domestic and foreign music charts with the title song 'Maria' of the same name as the album. She became the first female solo artist in Korea to top the iTunes Top Albums chart in the United States.

    In addition, Hwasa took off as a global star by creating a craze for the 'Maria' challenge through the global short media platform TikTok.

    Hwasa, who made her solo debut through ‘Twit’ in February 2019, has solidified her identity as a solo artist with her unique style, trendy musicality, and splendid performances.

    As an artist with not only her global fandom, but also her stardom, topicality, and popularity, she is expected to continue her third consecutive box office success linking 'Twit' and 'Maria' through her solo comeback.

    Meanwhile, Hwasa will release her second single album ‘Guilty Pleasure’ on November 24th and make her solo comeback.

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  • Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation

    Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

    On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

    They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

    Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

    BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

    The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

    They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

    This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

    In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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