Hwasa's Rise: From Viral Performances to Chart-Topping Hits

Hwasa is experiencing a resurgence in her career, captivating audiences with her unique music and performances. Her recent surge in popularity is evident across Melon charts, YouTube videos, and online communities, where she has become a 'hot keyword.' Known for her vocal prowess and stage presence, Hwasa is also praised for her humility and ability to highlight fellow stars, earning her the title of a 'likable star.'

Recently, Hwasa performed at the 'Pinggye-go Awards' alongside actor Yoon Kyung-ho, delivering a memorable 'Second Blue Dragon Stage.' During her performance of 'Good Goodbye,' Hwasa removed her indoor slippers and handed them to Yoon Kyung-ho, who then danced with her, reminiscent of a previous performance at the 'Blue Dragon Film Awards' with Park Jung-min.

Hwasa showcased her impressive live singing skills, using just a karaoke machine on set to deliver a captivating performance. Despite the lack of special sound effects, her unique voice and vocal power left a strong impression on the audience, who praised her performance. Fellow actors present also cheered for Hwasa's stage presence.

Hwasa's humility was also noteworthy. Some actors credited her with helping Park Jung-min gain a romantic lead image, to which Hwasa humbly responded by dedicating the honor to him.

Following the 'Pinggye-go Awards,' her previous 'Blue Dragon' performance gained renewed attention. The video of the 'Blue Dragon' stage, released last month, surpassed 11.98 million views as of 11 a.m. that day. Viewers commented, "After watching the performance with Yoon Kyung-ho, I wanted to see the Blue Dragon stage again," and "I got hooked on 'Good Goodbye' all over again." Hwasa's 'Good Goodbye' continues to hold the top spot on Melon's 'Top 100' chart.

On the 23rd, behind-the-scenes details of her 'Blue Dragon' stage invitation were revealed, adding to the buzz. The production team noticed Park Jung-min as the protagonist in Hwasa's music video, which led to her being invited to perform. This behind-the-scenes video quickly went viral, surpassing 120,000 views within 14 hours of release.

Hwasa, who previously emphasized boldness and sexiness, is now captivating the public with a different charm. She naturally highlights the appeal of her stage partners, proving that she doesn't need to rely on a sexy concept to be competitive, according to pop culture fans.

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr