In aespa's public appearance, Karina's outfit has gained the spotlight among the K-pop community.

Here's what people are saying.

aespa Karina's Unconventional Getup Receives Mixed Reactions from Netizens

On November 15, Karina became the subject of discussion in an online community. However, what caught the attention of netizens was Karina's clothing.

The author titled the post, "Karina's fashion today that would've been considered an atrocity by moms." 

Karina appeared alongside other aespa members wearing an oversized brown and pink sweater with an overwhelming tear and loose threads. According to the OP, the sentiment of the outfit not being "approved by moms" was due to its ragged look.

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"If mothers saw this, they would be like 'why are you wearing that ragged clothing?' and they would engage you with a slap smashing attack," the author captioned. "They would kick their kids out after learning that they spent over 400 Korean won on it."

However, the sentiment mostly went unnoticed by Korean netizens, as they focused mainly on Karina's gorgeous visuals. Fans expressed their appreciation for Karina's bangs, huge eyes, and lovely small face. Read their comments below:

•  "Wow, what is up with her face?"
•  "Karina's bangs look natural here and she looks so pretty! Her bangs looked too artificial in some pictures and videos, and they are hiding her visuals."
•  "What in the world? Her eyes are huge and beautiful?"
•  "It's amazing how her frame still looks small even in that outfit."

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However, in a different forum, the clothing was sighted by international fans, and even stated how Karina naturally pulled off the look!

•  "Karina makes it work. That clothing will look terrible on normies."
•  "She is so pretty. I love her outfit here even if it's odd-looking. She just posted pics wearing it on Weverse."
•  "Well, Karina looks good in anything and can make anything look good."

Meanwhile, one netizen shared some thoughts about a certain fashion trend.

"You can call me outdated or whatever, but I never found clothes with deliberate holes and tears fashionable.

I just don't see the appeal of your clothes looking like they were chewed by a herd of sheep when you can afford to buy 'normal' looking clothes."

In other news, Karina made buzz across online communities for her dangerous styling during aespa's "Drama" comeback stage on SBS's "Inkigayo."

On November 12, netizens were shocked by how Karina discovered an upright needle in her clothing, sparking worries and safety concerns for the idol. This brief moment was captured on camera, and clips went viral across X (Twitter), where fans expressed frustration.

What are your thoughts on Karina's outfit? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Riely Miller