Cover Mamamoo’s Solar boasts a particularly strong vocal (Photos: RBW; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)
Mamamoo’s Solar boasts a particularly strong vocal (Photos: RBW; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)
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Listen to some of Mamamoo Solar’s goosebump-inducing live performances
Only a few names surface at the top of our heads when we think of the best vocalists in K-pop. Mamamoo’s Solar is undoubtedly one of them. As a member of a group renowned for their vocal prowess, the idol has consistently proven to be a formidable force among her contemporaries and a marvel to her fans and the public. Therefore, it was no surprise that she delivered an outstanding performance when she released her first solo single, Spit It Out, in 2020.
Fast forward to 2024, and Solar is still making waves in the solo scene. Her latest song, Colors, reveals a new side of her that fans have eagerly embraced. The official music video features members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Considering South Korea’s reservations on the topic, this bold and inclusive move has resonated deeply with her audience, further cementing her status as an influential artist.
Here, we round up some of her best performances through the years, highlighting the moments that have defined her journey.
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‘Colors’ live performance
Above ‘Colors’ live performance at Show Champion
Mamamoo’s Solar was recently praised for spotlighting diversity in her much-awaited comeback, Colors.
Her performance of the song allowed her to become the first K-Pop idol to do full voguing choreography. It is a highly stylised, modern house dance that originated in the late 1980s and evolved out of the Harlem ballroom scene of the 1960s.
‘Honey’ special performance
Above ‘Honey’ special performance for 1theK
Mamamoo’s Solar tells Korean artist and host Jessi on Showterview that her song Honey is about “being hard to get”. She visualises herself as a queen bee: “Everyone brings me all the honey, but I won’t give my heart to any of them,” she explains.
As expected, her live song performance captivated fans and casual listeners alike.
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‘Speechless’ cover
Above ‘Speechless’ cover at KCON 2019 at Los Angeles
In 2019, Solar’s cover of Speechless by Naomi Scott went viral in K-pop circles. It has been a while since the Mamamoo vocalist sang a cover then, so when she did and delivered well, fans were quick to sing her praises.
She sang it in front of the KCON:TACT season 2 attendees.
‘Hello’ live performance
Above ‘Hello’ live performance at World is One 2021
As one of her more underappreciated songs, fans were delighted when they got to witness Mamamoo’s Solar sing Hello.
“During the concert, I cheered when I heard the beginning of the song,” a fan commented on YouTube. “This song was made to be heard as a performance, with her resonant voice enveloping audiences aurally. The acapella part feels nothing short of a miraculous experience.”
‘Spit it Out’ live performance
Above ‘Spit it Out’ live performance at Music Bank
Spit It Out is Solar’s debut song and album. Given the importance of this release, it is no surprise that she would pour 100 per cent of her energy into every aspect of its creation. The powerful vocals alone are proof of her dedication and passion. Her commitment to delivering a standout performance and showcasing her unique artistry shines through, making Spit It Out a memorable and impactful debut.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is the assistant digital editor of Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
