MAMAMOO’s Solar Describes Chair-Throwing Incident During Los Angeles Visit

MAMAMOO’s Solar has described a frightening encounter in Los Angeles in which an unknown man cursed at her group and threw a wooden chair. Solar said she was shocked during the sudden incident and later noticed a bruise on her leg that she believed may have been connected to what happened.

Solar was walking with fellow MAMAMOO member Moonbyul, a hairstylist and two male managers. She explained that the three women were ahead while the managers walked behind them. A man approaching from the opposite direction then moved toward the group without warning, creating a situation that unfolded too quickly for them to anticipate.

A sudden encounter on the street

In Solar’s account, the man began swearing in English and threw the chair in their direction. The episode was brief but alarming because an ordinary walk changed into a physical threat in moments. The presence of several companions did not prevent the action, underscoring how unpredictable a public encounter can become.

Solar said the shock was strong enough that she did not initially register much pain. Only later did she notice bruising on the back of her leg and wonder whether it had resulted from the incident. That sequence is important: her immediate recollection centers on surprise and confusion, while the possible physical effect became apparent afterward.

The available account does not establish every mechanical detail of how the bruise occurred. Online posts have connected it to the chair or a fragment after the object hit the ground, but Solar’s own description was more cautious. The confirmed points are that a chair was thrown, she later observed a bruise and she considered the two events potentially related.

Why precise reporting matters

Unexpected incidents involving public figures often spread through short clips, translations and reposted images. Each new version can make a possibility sound more definite than the original statement. Separating Solar’s direct account from later interpretation helps preserve the seriousness of the episode without adding an unsupported detail.

The distinction does not minimize the danger. Throwing a chair toward pedestrians creates an obvious risk regardless of whether the object itself, debris or another movement caused a particular mark. Solar and the people with her had to respond to aggressive conduct from a stranger in an unfamiliar public setting.

Her delayed awareness of pain also illustrates why a physical check can be useful after a frightening event. Adrenaline and shock can dominate the first moments, leaving a person focused on leaving the area rather than assessing every symptom. Noticing and documenting a mark later can help create a clearer record of the aftermath.

Artist safety extends beyond venues

K-pop travel safety is often discussed in relation to airports, concert halls and scheduled fan events, but artists also move through ordinary public spaces between official activities. Those moments may have fewer visible barriers and less controlled access, even when staff members are nearby.

The Los Angeles encounter therefore raises a broader operational question about how touring teams position staff and respond when a stranger becomes aggressive. No security plan can remove every unpredictable act, but clear communication, rapid regrouping and post-incident checks can reduce confusion and help protect the people involved.

Most importantly, Solar’s account documents an unwanted and potentially dangerous act directed at her group during a routine walk. She was able to speak about the experience afterward, and the incident did not become more severe. Even so, the thrown chair, verbal aggression and possible injury make the episode a serious reminder that artist safety includes the unscheduled spaces between performances as well as the stages themselves.