Let’s set the scene.
A sea of screaming fans.
A stage glowing in LED pink.
LE SSERAFIM performing “EASY” live.
The choreo hits.
The beat drops.
And then—Sakura Miyawaki does the hair flip.
Not just any flip.
THE HAIR FLIP.
The one that launched 100,000 fancams, trended in 7 countries, and made BLINKs, ARMYs, and ONCEs pause their scrolling and go:
“Wait—who. was. THAT?”
So what exactly happened, and why did one hair flip spark a whole K-pop fanbase frenzy?
Let’s break it down: the viral moment + the fan reactions that made it iconic.
The Moment That Went Viral
- Location: Inkigayo live stage
- Date: April 2024
- Song: “EASY” by LE SSERAFIM
- Star of the scene: Sakura Miyawaki
At the 1:12 mark, during a dramatic beat pause, Sakura throws a sharp glance to the camera, smirks (SMIRKS), and flips her hair like she’s dropping the mic—but with follicles.
The crowd lost it.
Twitter exploded.
Fancams started multiplying like Jungkook edits on a weekend.
The Hair Flip Heard Around the FYP
That clip?
It hit 2.7 million views on TikTok in 8 hours.
It now has over 17 million views across platforms, and climbing.
And the comments?
Chef’s kiss. Let’s look at the fan reactions that made this moment even more legendary.
Top Fan Reactions That Deserve Awards
@soojinstolemywifi
“She flipped her hair, and I flipped my life plans.”
@blinktokprincess
“Why does my Wi-Fi suddenly feel slower after watching this?? Sakura drained it.”
@chaekitouttt
“I paused, rewound, paused again. I haven’t looked this closely at anything since algebra.”
@leclairedrops
“This hair flip cured my acne and turned my GPA into a 4.0.”
@sakura_supremacy
“She’s not in the group. The group is in her.”
Twitter Reacts:
Trending hashtags within hours:
- #SakuraHairFlip
- #MotherIsMothering
- #LESSERAFIMHairWhip
- #SakuraSaidMainCharacter
- #SakuraSnapped
@tokyobabie:
“Not Sakura making me question my own hair’s worth. I’m about to schedule a salon appointment I can’t afford.” 💇♀️
@kpopunderscore:
“The fact that it wasn’t even choreographed. She did that unscripted. Queen energy.” 👑
@armybutalsoloveher:
“We came for the song, stayed for the slay. I’m not even a FEARNOT but damn. Respect.”
The Impact: When One Flip Becomes Fandom History
- Fancams started hitting viral numbers on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Reaction videos by non-fans popped up: “I don’t stan LE SSERAFIM but… Sakura?”
- Makeup influencers recreated the hair flip look (cue winged eyeliner + gloss).
- Fan art? Already circulating. Sakura in goddess mode, wind blowing, petals flying.
- Stage edits are now slowing down the moment with dramatic filters and quote overlays like: “And in that moment, she became a legend.”
Fanbase Response: FEARNOTs in Full Bloom
FEARNOTs (LE SSERAFIM’s fandom) basically declared this moment a fandom holiday.
On Discords and fan cafes, fans shared:
- Loop edits of the flip
- Sakura reaction memes
- “Where were you when she flipped her hair?” discussion threads
- And yes, someone already made a Lightstick Flip Challenge™
Why It Hit So Hard
Let’s analyze—because this wasn’t just a flip:
- The angle — Perfect ¾ turn to camera
- The attitude — Slight smirk, not too much, just enough
- The context — Post-bridge silence, everyone’s eyes on her
- The timing — Unscripted, natural, and timed like a final boss entrance
- The Sakura of it all — Years of experience + elegance + IDGAF energy
Other Iconic Hair Moments It’s Now Being Compared To:
- Jennie’s “SOLO” runway walk
- Yeji’s “WANNABE” shoulder flip
- Lisa’s “MONEY” ponytail slay
- Irene’s “Peek-A-Boo” hair tuck
- Nana Komatsu in literally any wind
Yup. It’s in the hall of fame now.
Final Thoughts
A hair flip? Sure. But Sakura Miyawaki’s hair flip? A cultural moment. It wasn’t just sass. It was storytelling. A split-second choice that said:
“Yes, I’ve been here. Yes, I’m that girl. Watch me.”
So if you’re still not a fan of LE SSERAFIM?
You might be now.
Because if one flip can do that… imagine the full show.