Hwasa Opens Up About 'Obscenity Controversy' and Emotional Struggles During North American Tour

Hwasa, the star of 'Crazy Rich Koreans,' shed tears as she recalled her struggles amidst the 'obscenity controversy.'

On the October 13th episode of KBS 2TV's 'Crazy Rich Koreans' (referred to as 'CRK'), singer Hwasa candidly shared her feelings following the 'obscenity controversy.'

During the episode, Hwasa treated her hardworking staff to a Korean meal for the first time in 19 days while on her North American tour. She spent 650,000 KRW on the dinner for six, stating, "I don't spare money when it comes to team dinners."

Prior to the tour, Hwasa faced a potential show-stopping injury when she fractured her toe. "I dropped a dumbbell on my toe and was terrified I wouldn't be able to perform," she confessed.

Driven by responsibility, Hwasa achieved a remarkable recovery. "The hospital said it was the fastest bone healing they'd ever seen. It's amazing what happens when you're obsessed with a goal. I ate everything that was good for bones," she recalled.

Hwasa, known for her dedication on stage, was previously reported to the police by the Student Parent Human Rights Protection Association for a performance at a university festival, which led to an 'obscenity controversy.' The case was closed with no charges.

"When the criticism peaked, my mom called me for the first time asking, 'Is my daughter okay?' That one question broke my heart," Hwasa shared.

Reflecting on her childhood, Hwasa said, "When I was young, dancing alone in the playground, even my parents didn't understand me. I told my mom, 'Imagine how others must feel,' and she said, 'I'm proud of you,'" she laughed.

Hwasa admitted to secretly crying out of gratitude for her staff who stood by her silently during tough times. "I cried a lot behind the scenes because I was so thankful," she confessed.

Recalling her emotional struggles, Hwasa said, "I had a panic attack at the Turkish airport, and my staff hugged me all at once. It was an unconscious act of protection that moved me to tears."

Regarding her panic symptoms, Hwasa explained, "There are times when I feel vaguely unstable and find it hard to breathe, but being hugged calms me down. The frequency has decreased lately," she noted. "I don't remember much from the past ten years, probably due to my busy lifestyle."

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia