For Hwasa, 2025 was nothing short of transformative. Her digital single Good Goodbye didn’t just climb the charts—it surged back up to dominate them, achieving a rare Perfect All-Kill (PAK) across major Korean music platforms. Alongside this solo triumph, Hwasa also marked a renewed peak with MAMAMOO, solidifying her position as both a group powerhouse and a solo “digital queen.”
In a recent interview reflecting on the year, Hwasa spoke candidly about gratitude, growth, and the energy she hopes to carry into 2026.
“An Unforgettable Year I’ll Always Remember”
“Last year was incredibly meaningful to me,” Hwasa shared. “I’m deeply thankful for all the love Good Goodbye received. Of course, reaching No. 1 mattered—but what truly moved me was hearing people say the song comforted them or gave them strength. Those words gave me even more happiness and healing in return. It became a year I’ll never forget.”
The Performance That Changed Everything
A pivotal moment came on December 19 at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards, where Hwasa delivered a memorable celebratory stage. Her performance—featuring an emotionally charged sequence alongside actor Park Jung-min—felt like a scene from a romantic film and quickly became a talking point beyond the ceremony itself.
Following the broadcast, Good Goodbye saw a dramatic surge, eventually topping every major chart. Even the holiday season’s wave of Christmas songs couldn’t slow its momentum, as the track held firm at No. 1.
A New Year Wish Rooted in Connection
Looking ahead, Hwasa’s New Year resolution centers on her fans.
“This year, I want to make music that gives even a small amount of happiness to my fans,” she said. “The reason I write and sing is because sharing comfort and joy through music brings me the greatest fulfillment. I want to run even harder from the start of the year and connect with fans more deeply.”
“Like a Red Horse, Run Strong”
Hwasa also had a warm message for everyone stepping into the new year, playfully referencing the lunar calendar.
“They say this year is the Year of the Red Horse,” she smiled. “Horses symbolize powerful energy, right? I hope everyone can have a year that’s just as strong, lively, and full of momentum.”
First-Ever Solo Concert Ahead
Adding to the excitement, Hwasa is set to hold her first solo concert since debut. The 2026 HWASA CONCERT 〈MI CASA〉 will take place on January 17–18 at Kyung Hee University’s Peace Hall in Seoul—marking another milestone as she steps into the new year at full speed.
With gratitude behind her and ambition ahead, Hwasa’s message is clear: 2026 is not about slowing down—it’s about running forward, powerfully.
Editor’s Insight
What makes Hwasa’s 2025-2026 transition so iconic is the “Blue Dragon Effect.” In a market saturated with polished, high-energy K-pop, her raw, emotionally charged performance with Park Jung-min reminded everyone why she is a once-in-a-generation artist. To achieve a Perfect All-Kill (PAK) in the middle of the “Christmas Carol” takeover—surpassing even the most entrenched holiday classics—is a feat of pure public demand. It’s a rare moment where a “celebratory stage” felt more like a cultural reset than a simple award show filler.
As we move into 2026, her “Red Horse” metaphor is incredibly fitting. Hwasa isn’t just maintaining her momentum; she’s accelerating. Her first-ever solo concert, MI CASA, at Kyung Hee University is the ultimate reward for a decade of hard work and artistic evolution. From her early days of breaking beauty standards to her current reign as a solo powerhouse under P Nation, Hwasa has proven that “running powerfully” doesn’t mean following the herd—it means leading it. If 2025 was about the “Goodbye” to her old limits, 2026 is clearly the “Hello” to her most dominant era yet.