Solar (김용선), a member of K-pop girl group MAMAMOO (마마무), recently disclosed she was attacked by an unknown man on a street in Los Angeles. The man not only verbally abused her in English but also threw a wooden chair at her, leaving fans heartbroken and shocked upon hearing the details.
Solar recently recounted the terrifying incident she experienced during her trip to Los Angeles. She explained she was walking on the street with fellow MAMAMOO member Moonbyul (문별), their hairstylist, and two male managers—a group of five in total. The three women were walking ahead, with the two male managers following behind.
Unexpectedly, as the group walked, a stranger suddenly appeared opposite them. The incident happened very quickly. The man first began yelling at them in English, then picked up a wooden chair and threw it in their direction. Solar revealed she was so startled at the moment that she didn't immediately feel any pain. Later, she discovered a bruise on her leg and, upon reflection, believed it was likely caused by fragments of the chair hitting her during the sudden attack.
After videos and details of the incident surfaced online, fans noticed bruises on Solar's leg in previous Instagram photos, suspecting they were injuries from this attack. The news quickly spread, eliciting widespread sympathy and anger.
One netizen commented, "So the bruise on Solar's leg in her Instagram photos was likely caused by that stranger throwing the chair." Others expressed outrage, saying, "Why would a strange man suddenly throw a wooden chair at my girl? That's outrageous!" and "Oh my god, why do the worst things always happen to those who don't deserve it?"
Some fans also voiced dissatisfaction with the group's security measures, arguing that artists should receive better protection when performing overseas. One fan stated, "This is ridiculous! Solar was attacked by a stranger on the streets of Los Angeles!"
According to netizens who compiled details, the man first verbally abused Solar and her group before throwing the wooden chair at them. Although the chair did not directly hit anyone but rather landed on the ground, flying fragments are believed to have struck Solar's leg, causing the bruise. Fans expressed relief that no more serious injuries occurred, remarking, "Thankfully, nothing worse happened in the end."
Following the revelation, Solar's experience of being unexpectedly attacked abroad sparked discussion among netizens. Fans not only sympathized with her shock but also hoped for more comprehensive safety precautions during future overseas schedules.
