#SHOWBIZ: K-Pop star Hwasa suffers burst eardrum during recent tour
The 30-year-old singer revealed on a recent episode of the Crazy Rich Koreans reality show that her in-ear monitor exploded, leading to severe damage to her left eardrum.
Hwasa explained that the unfortunate event occurred due to her habit of maximising the volume of her ear monitor to clearly hear the music over fervent fan cheers.
"Often when the fans' cheers are very loud, I turn up the ear monitor volume to the maximum level so I can hear the music clearly," she said.
Recalling the specific moment, Hwasa said, "While performing in Boston, the device actually exploded, damaging my eardrums and causing me to experience tinnitus."
As a direct consequence, she now suffers from hearing loss in her left ear.
Adding to the ordeal, Hwasa also endured intense leg pain during the same performance but bravely continued with the show.
"It was so painful that I couldn't stand at that time, but I had to continue anyway. I couldn't let the fans down," she added, highlighting her dedication to her fans.
The incident took place during the opening night of her debut solo tour, 'Twits', at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, United States.
The concert featured a dynamic setlist comprising her solo hits, Mamamoo's popular tracks, and cover versions of songs by artistes who have influenced her career.
Hwasa has an impressive solo discography, including the mini-albums Maria (2020) and O (2024), the single album Guilty Pleasure (2021), and chart-topping singles like "Twit."
Alongside Hwasa, Mamamoo's lineup includes members Solar, Wheein, and Moonbyul.
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