[Reporter Jang Jin-ri of OSEN]

MAMAMOO's Hwasa dominated the entertainment scene in 2018.

Following her rise as the top trendsetter in the entertainment industry with mukbangs (eating broadcasts), including those featuring tripe,

Hwasa proved her title as a true 'strong older sister' who dominates entertainment buzz at the 2018 MAMA.

MAMAMOO attended the '2018 MAMA FANS' CHOICE in JAPAN' (hereinafter referred to as 2018 MAMA) held at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan in December of this year.

On this day, MAMAMOO won two awards: 'WORLDWIDE FANS' CHOICE TOP 10', directly chosen by global fans, and 'FAVORITE VOCAL ARTIST'.

MAMAMOO took the MAMA stage for the first time since their debut at the 2018 MAMA.

At the MAMA where they attended for the shortest time since their debut, MAMAMOO secured two trophies and captivated fans in both Japan and Korea with their overwhelming performance. Among the MAMAMOO members, Hwasa's solo stage had a particularly significant impact. Hwasa, who has delivered perfect live performances and spectacular stages on various music shows, showcased an overwhelming presence with her solo performance of '주지마 (Don't Give It To Me)'.

Appearing in a daring red bodysuit, Hwasa flaunted her confident and sexy beauty with her voluptuous figure.

Engaging in intense performances with male dancers, Hwasa instantly captured the attention of Japanese fans filling the Saitama Super Arena, as well as K-Pop fans in 220 countries watching the live broadcast.

Hwasa's confident and sexy stage has been evaluated as being on par with the charisma of global divas like Beyoncé and Madonna. Following her solo stage, Hwasa maintained the number one spot on various portal sites and real-time search rankings throughout the day.

This demonstrated the influence of 'sexy queen' Hwasa.

She dominated all topics just by eating well and having fun.

Whether it's tripe or the stage, Hwasa's 'chewing it up' and 'diva' quality is evident.

mari@osen.co.kr

[Photo] Captured from Mnet broadcast 

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