MAMAMOO’s Solar has finally spoken up about a rumor that’s been buzzing around for nearly three years—did she really spit after kissing BTOB’s Lee Changsub during their musical Mata Hari? The speculation started back in 2022, and it’s been a hot topic ever since. Now, on April 08, 2025, she’s clearing the air once and for all.
Fans, get ready for the real story! During her latest appearance on SBS’s Two O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show, alongside singer Roy Kim and special DJ Muzi, Solar tackled the viral rumor head-on. She’s currently promoting her new single “WANT,” but the conversation naturally drifted to that infamous kiss scene from Mata Hari. This moment has popped up again and again on shows like Amazing Saturday, where a host’s playful comment about her spitting afterward sent the internet into a frenzy. Today, she’s putting those rumors to rest with a simple, honest explanation.
The Truth Behind the Kiss Scene
Solar didn’t hold back when she addressed the chatter. She shared that the kiss with Changsub wasn’t some dramatic moment—it was quick and awkward because, well, they’re friends!
Changsub and I are friends. We both felt awkward doing the kiss scene. We just got it done in 0.1 seconds, like a quick task.
That’s right—no lingering romance or theatrical flair here. It was a fast peck, done and dusted, all part of their roles in the musical. The idea that she spat afterward? Solar made it clear that’s just a misunderstanding that snowballed out of control. No spitting happened—just two pals getting through an uncomfortable job as fast as possible.
The rumor kicked off during a 2022 episode of Amazing Saturday, when FT Island’s Lee Hongki, who also starred in Mata Hari, jokingly said he saw Solar spit after a rehearsal kiss scene with Changsub. Solar fired back then with a surprised, “When did I do that?” But the comment stuck, and fans ran with it, turning it into a viral story. Now, nearly three years later, she’s laughing it off and setting things straight.
A Look Back at Mata Hari
Solar and Changsub teamed up for the 2022 run of Mata Hari, which opened on May 28 at the Charlotte Theater in Seoul. This wasn’t just any gig—it marked Solar’s big debut in musical theater. She played the lead role of Margaretha Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, a Dutch dancer whose life was as dramatic as it gets.
The musical tells Margaretha’s story with all its twists and turns. After surviving an abusive marriage, she reinvented herself as the dazzling Mata Hari, wowing Europe with her exotic dance moves. But her fame came with a price. During World War I, the French government accused her of spying for Germany—a charge many believe was false. In the end, she faced execution by firing squad in 1917, a tragic move to lift French spirits during the war.
Solar brought this heavy role to life with her powerful voice and deep emotion, earning heaps of praise from fans and critics alike. Changsub, meanwhile, played Armand, her love interest in the show. Their real-life friendship—both born in 1991 and super close offstage—added a fun layer to their onstage chemistry, even if it made those kiss scenes a little weird for them.
How the Rumor Grew
The spitting rumor didn’t come out of nowhere—it’s been fueled by little moments over the years. Back on Amazing Saturday in May 2022, Solar admitted the kiss scenes felt odd because of her bond with Changsub.
Since [Changsub and my] characters are in love, there are a lot of affection scenes between us. I’m friends with Changsub, and because I have to do them with him…
Changsub jumped in with a quick, “Do you think I like to do them?” The banter was light, but then Hongki dropped the spitting line, and the audience lost it. Solar’s shocked denial didn’t stop the clip from spreading like wildfire online.
Fast forward to April 08, 2025, on Two O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show, and the topic came up again. Host Muzie chimed in, saying it’s totally normal for friends to feel awkward about something like that. Solar agreed, explaining that the quick kiss was just part of the job—no spitting, no fuss, just a funny misunderstanding that got out of hand.
Fans React to the Real Story
Fans have been all over this since the rumor first hit. Back in 2022, posts on X showed how excited people were about Solar and Changsub’s friendship and their Mata Hari roles. One fan wrote, “Solar and Changsub being awkward af about it is hilarious—I can’t wait to see them on stage!” Another said, “Hot besties Solar and Changsub in a musical? Yes, please!” The spitting rumor only added fuel to the fire, with some joking about it while others defended Solar’s side.
Now, with her latest comments, the truth is out. She didn’t spit—it was just a fast, awkward moment between buddies doing their job. The Mata Hari kiss might’ve gone viral for all the wrong reasons, but Solar’s performance in the musical still shines as a career highlight. Her emotional depth as Mata Hari, paired with Changsub’s charm as Armand, made the 2022 run a hit, running until August 15 at the Charlotte Theater.
Solar’s Journey Keeps Going
Today, Solar’s busy with her new single “WANT,” released in 2025, and she’s still riding high from her Mata Hari success. She returned to the role for the musical’s fourth season, which started December 5, 2024, and runs through March 2, 2025, at the LG Arts Center in Seoul. Critics have noted how much she’s grown as a musical actor since 2022, with her singing and stage presence stronger than ever.
So, no, Solar didn’t spit after kissing Changsub—it was just a quick, awkward peck between friends that got blown out of proportion. The rumor’s been fun to talk about, but the real story is simpler and sweeter.
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