MAMAMOO’s Hwasa reveals reason behind dramatic weight loss

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MAMAMOO’s Hwasa has opened up about her recent dramatic weight loss, explaining the reason behind her shift to a slimmer physique.

In a YouTube video released Oct. 22 on the channel “gwang series,” titled “After the threatening flirting (Hwasa’s new song choreography by Kany),” the singer appeared as a guest and discussed her physical transformation.

Hwasa said she had been on a strict diet for the past month. “It’s only been about a month since I started seriously dieting,” she said. “But on stage, I usually dance with a lot of power, so it’s hard to perform properly when I’m too thin. I feel like I can’t get my strength out the same way.”

She explained that she normally tries to maintain muscle mass. “I always try to increase my muscle as much as I can,” she said. “And I think a bit of fat actually helps make the dance look more powerful and elastic.”

Hwasa / Captured from Kany's YouTube channel

However, she said, this time she wanted to try something different. “This comeback is for a ballad — a breakup song — so I wanted to create a body type I’ve never had before, something more delicate and soft,” she said. “I’ve never had that kind of figure, so I decided to take on the challenge and followed a really strict diet.”

She added with a laugh, “Some fans got angry and said, ‘That’s not Hwasa’s body!’”

Hwasa, known for her confident image and curvy figure, revealed that she now weighs in the 40-50 kilogram range (88-110 pounds) as she prepares for her new release.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.