Choi Ye-na makes a splash at Waterbomb Busan in game-hero goggles

Singer Choi Ye-na drew significant attention with her full-body suit styling during her performance at 'Waterbomb Busan 2026' held in Busan on the 8th. Choi Ye-na released her signature energy while exchanging water guns with the audience, showing her unique stage color through an outfit reminiscent of a game character rather than focusing on exposure.

Immediately after the performance, she posted several behind-the-scenes photos of the day's stage on her social media. In the photos, Choi Ye-na wore a tight-fitting bodysuit with a white base mixed with blue and pink, paired with high-tied hair, goggle-style sunglasses, and white gloves.

White Full-Body Suit and Goggle Sunglasses

The outfit on this day was in a form that completely covered her body, making it stand out even more on the Waterbomb stage, where flashy, revealing outfits become a hot topic every year. The tight-fitting full-body suit revealed her silhouette while minimizing exposure, and was accepted as a choice that brought the bright and bubbly image Choi Ye-na has built through her solo activities onto the stage.

The combination of the striped full-body suit and goggle sunglasses drew reactions comparing her to the character 'D.Va (Song Ha-na)' from the game 'Overwatch,' who is from Busan. On stage, she delivered solid live vocals and active communication with the audience. Online, reactions such as "You can stand out this much without exposure," "This is a truly Choi Ye-na-esque outfit," and "I love how she sticks firmly to her concept" were posted.

A Different Choice from BIBI's Waterbomb Seoul 2026 Stage

This Waterbomb stage invited comparisons due to the different styling of each artist. BIBI, who performed at 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026' held at KINTEX in Goyang on the 25th of last month, matched a white jumpsuit with a wide studded belt and became the center of attention with a performance where she unzipped her outfit during the show to reveal her innerwear.

BIBI even choreographed a scene where she knelt while surrounded by male dancers and took the microphone directly from a male dancer to sing. While BIBI raised the unique heat of Waterbomb with a provocative performance, Choi Ye-na loaded her own musical color and character into her outfit and stage composition.

Colors Built as a Soloist After Iz*One Debut

Choi Ye-na debuted in 2018 with the group Iz*One and received much love, and has been active as a solo singer following the conclusion of her project group activities. This year, her title track 'Catch Catch' sparked a challenge craze, and in March, she released her fifth mini-album 'Love Catcher.'

Her stage production also continued at the 'Blue Dragon Series Awards.' At that time, Choi Ye-na presented a stage utilizing the drama 'Yumi's Cells' and received critical acclaim, and at this Waterbomb Busan 2026, she clearly demonstrated the image she has built through her outfit, expressions, and stage energy.