The group Mamamoo's Hwasa indirectly addressed the dating rumors with a businessman 12 years her senior that surfaced 9 months ago.
In September 2024, Hwasa's dating rumors emerged. According to one media report, Hwasa has been dating businessman A, who is 12 years older, for 5 years, and the two developed into a romantic relationship 5 years ago through Hwasa's active courtship while A was working in the music industry.
A, known as Hwasa's partner, was born in 1983, making him 12 years older than Hwasa, who was born in 1995. One source noted, "A did not readily accept Hwasa's courtship because she is 12 years younger and a well-known artist. It seems he had significant concerns due to the age gap and the realities of being a public figure and a private citizen."
Hwasa was also caught up in a controversy over falsehoods. During the September 2020 broadcast of "Hangout with Yoo," while having a meal with Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Hyori, and Jessi, when a conversation about romance came up, she showed Michele Morrone's social media, saying, "There is someone good these days. He's a hot guy right now." Since Hwasa had responded "No" regarding her dating status, it caused an issue when she later acknowledged the romance.
However, Hwasa did not confirm or deny the dating rumors, leaving the speculation about the businessman 12 years her senior as just that—rumors.
Nine months later, in March 2025, Hwasa indirectly mentioned romance. Appearing on Park Na-rae's YouTube channel, "Na-rae's Meal," alongside Han Hye-jin, Hwasa expressed her hope for a couples meeting of "Yeo Eun Pa."
In particular, Hwasa stated during this process, "Aren't we all three single right now?" indicating that she is not in a relationship. Whether she broke up in the past 9 months or whether the rumors were indeed just rumors remains unclear; however, she marked a definitive end to the speculation surrounding her dating life.
Meanwhile, Hwasa recently successfully completed her North American tour.
[OSEN = Reporter Jang Woo-young]