Hyolin, wearing the controversial "butt-naked" costume, performs "See Sea" during the "2018 KBS Drama Awards" broadcast live on Monday night. Screen capture from Naver TV



By Ko Dong-hwan





Hyolin, who founded the one-person agency Bridg, launched her solo act with "Dally" in 2018. Provided to Hankook Ilbo

Actors at the " 2018 KBS Drama Awards " on Monday night bit their lips, had gaping mouths or smiled awkwardly as they waited for singer Hyolin to end her controversial sexy performance.



The former SISTAR leader and main vocalist, who is now a solo act, caught the audience at KBS Hall off guard with her "butt-naked" tight silver one-piece outfit.



Whenever the star ― acknowledged as one of K-pop's most talented female vocalists ― twirled in the skimpy costume, hundreds of formally dressed guests at the state broadcaster's annual award ceremony and viewers almost froze.



The founder of one-person agency Bridg performed "Spring Watch," the original soundtrack of 2017 TV drama "Black Night: The Man Who Guards Me" on KBS2, followed by 2018 releases "See Sea" and "Dally." Descending to the stage on a giant white circle prop, the star owned the venue in Yeouido, Seoul, for over six minutes.





Actors watch in shock as Hyolin continues her controversial performance during the "2018 KBS Drama Awards." Screen capture from Naver TV