HWASA (birth name: Ahn Hyejin) is a South Korean singer, rapper, and songwriter, a member of the group MAMAMOO. After almost ten years with RBW, she is now an artist with P NATION. A charismatic soloist, she made her solo debut on February 13, 2019 with the digital single Twit, before releasing hits like Maria. Her fandom is called TWITS.
Introducing Hwasa
- Stage Name: HWASA (화사)
- Full Name: Ahn Hyejin (안혜진)
- Group: MAMAMOO — Current Agency: P NATION
- Position: Vocalist / Rapper / Performer
- Date of Birth: July 23, 1995 — Zodiac Sign: Leo — MBTI: N/A
- Height: 162 cm (offset) / ~160 cm (actual)
- Weight: 44 kg
- Blood Type: A
- Representative Emoji: 🦁 (reference to her stuffed lion)
- Solo Fandom: TWITS — "unconditional love"
Biography and Career
Origins & Education: Born in Jeonju (Jeollabuk-do), Hwasa studied at Wonkwang Information Arts High School. A longtime friend of Wheein (since middle school), she joined RBW and recorded guide vocals for 4Minute before her debut.
MAMAMOO Debut: On June 18, 2014, she debuted with MAMAMOO. From the first mini-album Hello, she co-wrote/composed "My Heart / I Do Me" and, later, "Freakin' Shoes" (album Pink Funky), establishing her style as a songwriter.
Solo Career & Television: On February 13, 2019, Hwasa released Twit and confirmed her popularity with Maria. A much-loved TV personality, she is a permanent member of I Live Alone (MBC) and joined the Refund Sisters / Refund Expedition project (Oct. 2020). After her RBW contract expired (June 27, 2023), she signed with P NATION (June 30, 2023).
Interesting Facts
Family
- Two older sisters.
- Childhood friend of Wheein (they grew up artistically together).
Hobbies and Talents
- Enjoys cooking and listening to old jazz.
- Music Role Model: Rihanna; She also likes Leslie Cheung.
- Songwriter: Contributions to Hello and Pink Funky.
- Noted performances on King of the Masked Singer (aka "Aerobic Girl").
Personal Particulars
- Lives alone (mentioned during I Live Alone).
- Allergic to animals—compensates with a stuffed lion when others talk about their pets.
- Various tastes in movies/music; Bold personality on stage, warm off stage.
- Dating rumors (2018) not publicly confirmed as of June 30, 2023.
Accomplishments
- Solo hit: "Twit", "Maria", "LMM", "I'm a B (I'm a B)".
- Rookie Female of the Year by Variety (2018); MBC Entertainment Award for I Live Alone.
- Collaborations/featurings: Phantom ("Fingernail"), Baechigi ("Boy Jump"), VRomance ("SHE"), High 4-20 ("HookGa").
Couple, Type, Crush
- Ideal Type: "fatherly" men (cited Ryu Seung Ryong; internationally, George Clooney).
Official Social Media
- Instagram: @_mariahwasa
- TikTok: @official.hwasa
- YouTube: HWASA
Hwasa in MAMAMOO
With Solar, Moonbyul and Wheein, Hwasa brings a dark vocal grain, a recognizable R&B phrasing and a sense of stage presence that “shakes up” formats. She often features on emotional bridges and melodic lines with a strong personality, while also contributing to the writing of certain tracks.
Her television presence (I Live Alone) and her daring live performances have reinforced the group's aura among the general public.
Music and Solo Projects
- Twit — 2019: Solo debut, an immediate hit blending pop hooks and R&B attitude.
- Maria — 2020: A personal and cathartic anthem, emblematic of her writing.
- LMM — 2020: A poignant ballad, a stripped-down artistic statement.
- I'm a 빛 (I’m a B) — 2021: explosive return, groove, and confidence.
