There is controversy surrounding MAMAMOO member Hwasa's "19+ performance" at a university festival.

On May 12th, Kim Wan Sun, Um Jung Hwa, Lee Hyori, BoA, and Hwasa, who appeared on the tvN variety show 'Dance Singer Wanderers,' performed on the stage of Sungkyunkwan University's Humanities Campus Festival.

On that day, Hwasa performed a Mamamoo medley stage with songs like "Decalcomanie," "You're the Best," and "Starry Night," and also performed "Don't Give It to Me" with rapper Loco.

During this performance, Hwasa came forward to the front of the stage and presented a provocative performance, licking one hand and touching it to certain parts of her body.

Although it was a brief moment, this somewhat suggestive gesture has sparked controversy on various online communities.

Netizens have criticized it, saying, "It was too much," "Why include choreography that wasn't necessary?" and "She crossed the line."

In particular, some pointed out that the show 'Dance Singer Wanderers' is rated for audiences aged 15 and above, raising doubts about the appropriateness of this performance.

On the other hand, there have been reactions such as, "It's okay since it's a university festival attended by adults," "As long as it's edited for broadcast, it's fine," and "The atmosphere at the scene seemed good."

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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