Proving their popularity once again, MAMAMOO's hit song "HIP," released in 2019, has exceeded 300 million views.
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MAMAMOO Achieves A Million-views Music Video with 'HIP'
The music video for the title song "HIP" of MAMAMOO's 2nd full-length album "Reality in BLACK," which was released in November 2019, has exceeded 300 million views on YouTube at 2 PM (KST) on November 12.
This is the highest score among MAMAMOO's music videos. Aside from that, this is MAMAMOO's first 300 million views music video since their debut with "HIP." Particularly, the music video for "HIP" adds a special meaning by proving its undying popularity for the number of views has continued to increase since its release.
"HIP" is a song that mixes rhythmical brass and string sound. This is a combination of the honest and dignified charm that MAMAMOO has been pursuing in their career.
When "HIP" was released, MAMAMOO took the top spot on major music charts in Korea. It also showed off the power of "Trust Listening Mammu" by achieving seven trophies on music shows.
The music video also got favorable reviews by representing the colorful images of MAMAMOO in 16 colors which live a different existence under the concept of a parallel universe.
MAMAMOO demonstrates an irreplaceable presence with a unique concept for every album.
Watch MAMAMOO's 'HIP' Music Video here!
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MAMAMOO Hwasa to Return Solo with 'Guilty Pleasure'
Last November 11, MAMAMOO Hwasa confirmed her solo comeback details by posting a web jacket image of her second single "Guilty Pleasure" through the girl group's official social media platforms.
In the released jacket image, Hwasa is seen with her hair that looks slightly wet, along with her eyes that stimulate a mature yet seductive atmosphere.
Since the release of the teaser, Hwasa delivered a message of sympathy and comfort to the listeners in her own way. Because of this, curiosity is rising on what kind of story she will unveil with her comeback, "Guilty Pleasure."
The upcoming song "Guilty Pleasure" is Hwasa's first solo comeback since her first mini-album "Maria," which was released a year and five months ago. That time, "Maria" got the top spot on domestic and foreign music charts with her title song of the same name. Hwasa became the first female solo artist in Korea to top the iTunes Top Albums chart in the United States.
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The MAMAMOO singer and rapper became the first female solo artist from Korea to top the iTunes Top Albums chart in the United States.
Moreover, Hwasa created a craze for the "Maria" challenge on TikTok, a social media platform that also makes trends worldwide.
MAMAMOO Hwasa made her solo debut in February 2019 with the song "Twit." She has a unique style and trendy musical capabilities. With the solo comeback, expectations are rising on whether Hwasa will be able to have three consecutive hit songs.
Moreover, MAMAMOO is nominated at the 2021 Mnet Asia Music Awards for the category; Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10. The event will be broadcast live on December 11 (KST), starting with the red carpet at 4 PM (KST), then the awards ceremony to follow at 6 PM (KST).
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Written by Annie Barmaine.
