'Salon Drip' singer Hwasa opened up about her gratitude toward her staff.
On the 7th, the YouTube variety show hosted by Jang Do-yeon, Salon Drip, posted a clip titled "[Hwasa Unfiltered] ★Spring-ready: Hwasa's secret to smooth heels★."
In the episode, Hwasa reframed her hit "Good Goodbye," saying it doesn't have to refer only to romantic breakups. "I played it for almost everyone I know, and reactions were split," she said. "Some people couldn't relate — asking, 'Is there such a thing as a good goodbye?' — while others were so moved they asked me to send them the song." That mix of responses, she added, made her determined to clarify the song's intended message.
Hwasa elaborated on what a "good goodbye" means to her. "I've had good goodbyes, I'm having them now, and I think I'll have them in the future," she said. "To me, a good goodbye is about cheering someone on. You might feel anger or longing, but you still wish them well and send them off."
She laughed as she reflected on the contrast with less graceful farewells. "Because I've had pathetic goodbyes, I can recognize a good one. After the song came out, there must have been people who said, 'That's my story.' They probably cried their eyes out," she quipped.
Hwasa also explained why she's so expressive with the people around her. Referring to actor Yoon Kyung-ho — who gave an emphatic reaction during her Blue Dragon Film Awards performance — she said, "When you're on stage, someone reacting to you is precious and deeply appreciated. I watched that clip and felt so moved I wanted to show my thanks somehow."
At the 'Pinggego' awards, Hwasa even improvised by taking off her shoes and handing them to Yoon onstage. "He accepted it so well — it was the most exciting walk home since my debut," she said. "After the shoot, I wanted to give him something else, so I even gifted him a matsutake mushroom."
Hwasa's generosity extends beyond playful moments. She replaced the car of a staff member who had been with her for 10 years and bought luxury bags for others. "We've worked together for a long time, and my career has done well," she said. "The women who spend the same time and follow the same schedules probably didn't earn as much, so I don't mind doing more for them. I want to give more, and nothing I give feels like a waste," she added, underscoring her loyalty to her team.
Meanwhile, Hwasa is set to release a new single, "So Cute," on the 9th.
By Kim Eun-jeong, TenAsia reporter
