Hwasa, whose real name is Ahn Hye-jin, is a talented South Korean singer, songwriter, and television personality.
Hwasa’s career began in 2014 when she debuted as a member of the popular girl group Mamamoo.
Since then, she has become a beloved figure in the Korean entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Ahn Hye-jin
- Stage name: Hwasa
- Date of Birth: July 23, 1995
- Age: 28
- Birthplace: Jeonju, South Korea.
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: South Korean singer, songwriter and television personality.
- Height: 1.6 m
- Parent: Ahn Chan-Yeop
- Siblings: 2
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education.
Hwasa was born in Jeonju, South Korea on July 23, 1995. She was raised by her father, Ahn Chan-ye, but her mother’s name is unknown.
Hwasa has two older sisters, but their names have not been made public. She is Korean and a Christian. She graduated from Wonkwang Information Arts High School.
Profession
Hwasa’s career has two distinct phases: her work with Mamamoo and her solo activities. She first gained attention as a member of the girl group Mamamoo, which debuted in 2014 with the single “Mr. Ambiguous.”
The group rose to international fame in 2015 with the hit song “Um Oh Ah Yeh”. They are known for their strong vocals and captivating performances. Hwasa has also demonstrated her talents as a songwriter and composer, contributing to a number of Mamamoo’s songs.
Hwasa has achieved great success in her solo career since releasing her first solo song “Be Calm” in 2018. She then debuted as a solo artist in 2019 with the digital single “Twit” and gained widespread popularity.
In 2020, she released her debut EP, María, which included hits like “Maria” and “LMM.” Hwasa has also collaborated with a number of artists, including Rain, EXO’s Baekhyun, and Giriboy, showcasing her versatility.
In the same year, she released her second EP, I Am Me, which yielded the successful single “Kidding”. Hwasa’s talent and charm caught the attention of P Nation, and she signed with them in 2023.
That same year, she released her second digital single, “I Love My Body,” further solidifying her successful solo career. Hwasa is known for her powerful vocals, rap skills, and confident stage presence, making her a role model for self-love and individuality in the K-pop industry.
Awards and nominations
Awards:
- Golden Disc Award: Song Award (scheduled to be awarded to “Maria”)
- Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA):
- 2020: Best Dance Performance – Solo Dance (Maria)
- 2019: Artist of the Year – Digital Music (February) (“Twit”)
- Other Awards: Hwasa may have won other awards, especially in music shows.
Nominations:
- Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA):
- 2023: Best Dance Performance – Female Soloist (I Love My Body)
- 2022: Best Collaboration (with Loco for “Somebody!”)
- 2019: Best Female Artist
- 2019: Best Dance Performance – Solo (Twit)
Social media.
- Instagram account: @_mariahwasa
- TikTok account: @official.hwasa
Personal life
Hwasa chooses to keep her personal life private, especially when it comes to dating. Although there were rumors in June 2023 that she was in a relationship with a businessman, neither Hwasa nor her agency confirmed this.
Some K-Pop idols were previously restricted from dating due to their contracts, but this has become less common. However, Hwasa still chooses to keep her personal life private despite any restrictions.
Discography
- “Guilty Pleasure” (2021)
- “Dream” ignites “Reverie”) and Zion.T (2018)
- “பிரமாண்டம் (பிரமாண்டம்)” (Pureumンダム; literally: “Great”) with DPR Live (2020)
- “I Don’t Want to Sleep” with WOODZ (2020)
- Hwasa (Hwasa’s works)
- King of Masked Singer(2016)
- I Live Alone (2018–2019)
- Traveling for work (2020)
- Hwasa Show(2022)
- “Mamamoo Hip Hip Play” (2019)
- “Hwasa’s Dinner” (2020)
net worth
Hwasa, whose real name is Ahn Hye-jin, is a talented South Korean singer, songwriter, and television personality. She has achieved great success in her career and has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Her unique voice, mesmerizing performances and powerful stage presence have made her a beloved figure in the Korean entertainment industry.
