After initial criticism that Hwasa received for releasing “NA” and her butt dance, things changed when K-Netz began showing appreciation for her new song and choreography.
On September 19, Hwasa returned to the K-pop scene with her second solo mini-album “O” and its self-titled track “NA.” Initially, the album was met with disapproval by music fans as it was similar to PSY’s “Gangnam Style.”
People claimed that she lost her individuality after moving to P NATION and this skepticism intensified after seeing her music video, in which she showed off dance moves where she moved her butt up and down using her hands.
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However, about a week after its release, the song suddenly gained success, both at home and abroad.
After watching her M2 performance and relay, Koreans said that the “butt dance” is not that bad and praised that the concept actually suits Hwasa. They also pointed out that seeing the female star having fun during the performance made her better.
In particular, the title song “NA” expresses a message centered on “Me, Myself, & NA(I)”. Its purpose is to increase self-esteem and celebrate independence, a life that is not easily influenced by the eyes of others.
Korean commentators love her confidence and the song is slowly winning them over too.
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Here are some comments:
- “I personally don’t like it, but since it’s going viral now, I think it’s a good thing for her as a singer.”
- “I like that you look happy.”
- “She really is very talented. The kind of talent that can’t be achieved by effort alone. She’s a true natural entertainer.”
- “Sounds exciting and fun, right?”
- “She dances so well. She’s so charming!”
- “The clothes and the choreography are so far from my taste. But the dance itself is beautiful and it looks like she’s having fun, so it’s cute.”
Meanwhile, Hwasa is also the focus of international supporters for her dance “NA”.
@_isabae_ me and me 💃 @Hwasa (HWASA) dc:@kirstendodgen #HWASA #Hwasa #NA #I #kpop @YesStyle #yesstyle [CODE:ISA10]
♬ NA-HWASA
@luisagarciask Let’s tag @화사 (HWASA)😂❤️🔥#korea #latam #latinoamerica #koreadelsur #hwasa #na
♬ NA-HWASA
@peplinnie how can hwasa never make mistakes (ib: @Daiki) #hwasa #O #na #pnation #mariahwasa #kpop #dancecover #cover #kpopfyp #foryoupage #kirstendodgen
♬ NA-HWASA
On TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, several users have posted photos of themselves taking on the MAMAMOO members’ dance challenge, which promotes confidence and self-love.
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz
