K-pop star Hwasa, from the popular girl group MAMAMOO, is at the center of a controversy after her performance at Sungkyunkwan University. A complaint was lodged against her at the Seongdong Police Station on July 10 by the Student Parents and Human Rights Protection Solidarity, who took issue with what they deemed an indecent gesture during her performance.

The provocative move, which took place at a university festival on May 12, was subsequently edited out of the June 22 broadcast of tvN’s Dancing Queens on the Road. The show features Hwasa as one of its hosts. That particular episode aired performances at Sungkyunkwan and Korea University.

Hwasa‘s performance at the university festival went viral, sparking a heated debate online. While some praised the 27-year-old idol’s boldness, others, including the student parent group, found the act disturbing and inappropriate. The group described the gesture as a “perverted act” that was out of context with the choreography and could not be interpreted as performance art.

In response to the complaint, Hwasa‘s agency, P NATION, issued a brief statement acknowledging that the police were reviewing the case. A police representative also indicated that Hwasa might be summoned to the station if necessary.

This comes amidst other headlines involving Hwasa, including rumors of her dating a businessman 12 years her senior. According to the rumors, they have been dating for nearly five years. Meanwhile, Hwasa’s agency has refrained from confirming or denying the rumors, stating they pertain to the artist’s personal life.

Despite the controversies, Hwasa continues to appear on the variety show Dancing Queens on the Road, which airs Thursdays on tvN. The show also features BoA, Lee Hyori, Kim Wan-sun, and Uhm Jung-hwa.

(Featured Image: The MAMAMOO member’s ethereal beauty was on full display at a recent Bvlgari event. Source: Instagram/Hwasa’s official Instagram account)