Mamamoo Star Attacked
Mamamoo singer Solar and entourage attacked with a chair during Los Angeles tour.
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The US leg of Mamamoo's 2026 World Tour kicked off in Los Angeles with a concert at the Crypto.com Arena on August 25, 2026, with subsequent stops in San Jose (Aug 27) and Kent, Washington (Aug 30).
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The assailant was described as an unknown man—a complete stranger to Solar—who suddenly appeared near the group, carried a chair, and threw it toward Solar.
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The chair was wooden and broke on impact after hitting the ground; Solar suffered a bruise on her leg that has since disappeared as she recovered.
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Solar recounted the incident during an Instagram Live on August 31, describing feeling too shocked to scream at the moment and noting that the two managers restrained the attacker afterward.
K-pop star Solar of Mamamoo was attacked by a stranger in Los Angeles who threw a wooden chair at her, leaving her with a leg bruise. The incident happened while she walked with bandmate Moonbyul, a hairstylist, and two male managers. Sports Chosun reported that Solar disclosed the shocking encounter during an Instagram Live on August 31, saying she was too stunned to scream when the chair flew at her.
The attacker was a complete stranger who suddenly appeared and swore in English before hurling the wooden chair, which broke on impact. KBiz Zoom noted that Mamamoo's managers quickly restrained the man after the assault. Solar has since recovered from the injury, and the incident occurred during the group's 2026 World Tour North American leg.
A Terrifying Moment on an LA Street
Solar was walking down a Los Angeles street when an unknown man suddenly approached her group. Complex reported that he swore at them in English before grabbing and throwing a wooden chair directly at Solar. The chair struck her leg, causing a bruise, but the impact was so forceful that the wooden chair broke apart as it hit the ground.
The K-pop star was so shocked by the sudden violence that she couldn't even scream at first. Her two male managers stepped in immediately and restrained the attacker, preventing further harm. Head Topics described the moment as leaving Solar and her entire entourage shocked and flustered by the random assault.
Solar Breaks Her Silence During Instagram Live
On August 31, Solar opened up about the frightening encounter during an Instagram Live broadcast to her fans. She described the strange attack by the unknown man in detail, explaining how quickly everything unfolded. Sports Chosun reported that Solar showed visible emotional shock as she recounted the moment, still processing what had happened to her just days earlier.
Fans have since speculated about possible motives for the random attack, including racism or drug influence. However, details remain unclear about why the stranger targeted Solar's group. The incident has received widespread media coverage across multiple outlets, drawing continued attention to the assault.
Mamamoo's Tour Continues After LA Incident
The attack happened during Mamamoo's 2026 World Tour North American leg. The group performed at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on August 25, just days before the chair assault. KBiz Zoom noted the group had additional tour stops scheduled in San Jose on August 27 and Kent, Washington on August 30.
Despite the frightening attack, Solar has recovered from her leg injury, which has since disappeared completely. The incident has not deterred the group from continuing their North American tour schedule. Mamamoo's continued public engagement shows the group's resilience following the shocking street assault in Los Angeles.
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