Singer Lee Hyo Ri shared her honest thoughts on the issue of her best friend Hwasa's 'not wearing underwear'.

In Wave's original Mamamoo four-part series 'MMM_Where are we now', which was released on March 25, Hwasa frankly confessed about the emotional changes she had to go through due to the baptism of malicious comments after her debut.

Hwasa said, "I felt unhappy. Communicating with fans through music is everything to me, and I even didn't want to do music."

Hwasa said, "I've been lonely about the conflict of being a bad person rather than living like a fool," and added, "It's not a feeling that I feel alone, but a conflict that most people living in the world face."

Senior Lee Hyo Ri, who appeared in the video, mentioned Hwasa's 'not wearing underwear' issue and said, "Hwasa is not the type to intend to do that. It must have been natural."

When Hwasa returned home to Incheon International Airport after completing her overseas schedule in July 2019, controversy arose over her fashion without a top or underwear. 

Mamamoo's worldview, including the work process of Hwasa, who made a mega-hit with her first solo album 'Maria', is included in 'Mamamoo_We are We Are Now'.

IVE’s rising star Jang Wonyoung has been named the new model for Better (BETTER), a popular personal health care brand by Dong Wha Pharmaceutical.

On May 15, Better dropped a fresh ad campaign video starring Jang Wonyoung, officially announcing her as their newest face.

In the campaign, Jang Wonyoung introduces three main products — Better Tension, Better Rest, and Better Asabi — showing how each fits into everyday life.

The ad’s message, “Just choosing the right color can change your day,” encourages people to find the health care product that suits their needs best, all while keeping it fun and simple.

A company rep said, “Better offers tasty and healthy ways to handle common health worries. With the slogan ‘Tastes Good, Healthier Better,’ Jang Wonyoung will help us connect with more customers and share what makes our brand special.”

Jang Wonyoung, often called the “ad queen,” is loved by fans of all ages. She models for many brands in beauty, fashion, food, and finance. Adding Better to her lineup shows her growing power as a top influencer.

Meanwhile, IVE recently won the Most Influential Female Idol award at the 2025 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards, proving their strong position as one of the leading 4th generation girl groups and a true icon for the MZ generation.

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