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Hyolyn Teases August Comeback with First ‘Wait’ Teasers

Hyolyn has set the stage for her summer comeback with the release of her first concept photos for “Wait.” Scheduled for August 12 at 6 p.m. KST, her long-awaited return promises to captivate fans who have been eagerly anticipating her latest music.

Solo Career

Hyolyn made her solo debut on November 26, 2013, with the album “Love & Hate”. The album contained double title tracks, “Lonely” and “One Way Love”, featuring Korean rappers Mad Clown, Block B’s Zico, Dok2, and Geeks’ Lil Boi. Both singles saw success, with “One Way Love” winning first place on several music shows.

Awards and Nominations

Hyolyn has received numerous awards and nominations for her music, including the “Best Female Solo Singer” award at the 2022 Brand of the Year Awards and the “MuBeat Global Choice Award” at the 2022 Gaon Chart Music Awards. She has also been nominated for “Artist of the Year” and “Best Female Artist” at the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

Apart from her musical endeavors, Hyolyn has explored additional avenues in entertainment. She has delved into acting, appearing in notable productions such as the KBS drama “Dream High Season 2” and the film “The Little Prince”. Hyolyn’s versatility extends to music variety shows as well, where she has showcased her talents on programs like “I Am a Singer” and “Unpretty Rapstar”. These ventures highlight her multifaceted abilities beyond singing, demonstrating her versatility and willingness to explore different facets of the entertainment industry.

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SISTAR’s Hyolyn Issues Apology for Using Racial Slur in Recent Video

Soloist Hyolyn, formerly of the second-generation girl group SISTAR, recently faced backlash for using a racial slur while singing along to Doja Cat‘s “Say So.”

The incident occurred when she went on vacation with a friend. Like many people, Hyolyn posted several videos to her Instagram Stories to record her trip for posterity. One video, in which she filmed herself dancing and singing to “Say So,” sparked outrage among netizens. The song itself is quite popular, but people took offense when Hyolyn sang along to a line that included a racial slur.

Realizing her mistake, Hyolyn promptly deleted the video in question, although she left the rest of her vacation footage online. However, since the internet is forever, someone had already recorded the video and shared it elsewhere, where it quickly went viral. This prompted many users to leave angry comments on Hyolyn‘s Instagram posts, demanding an apology for her actions.

Hyolyn apologized on social media

The day after the incident, Hyolyn addressed the situation on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). She wrote, “Yesterday, while singing along to a song that was playing in the background, I carelessly uttered a charged word with significant cultural and historical implications. I am deeply regretful and heartbroken to have hurt so many of you by my ignorance. I am sincerely sorry.”

Hyolyn further expressed her commitment to learning and growing from this experience. “Please know that I love you all very much, and I thank you for keeping me accountable for my actions. I hope you will be there in my journey to educate myself more on cultures beyond my own, to grow not only as an artist but as a person. Thank you again for all your love and support.”

This apology comes at a time when Hyolyn has been actively releasing new material. She recently reunited with fellow SISTAR member Bora to release music as SISTAR19 for the first time in 11 years. Their comeback track, “No More (Ma Boy),” along with a B-side titled “Saucy,” was well-received by fans. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Hyolyn messed up in a big way. The backlash was intense and swift. Source: X/@Jhyoniecorn.

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