aespa Karina Goes Viral for 'Messy' Hairstyle, Sizzling Visuals in 2023 K-Link Festival
MYs are raving about Karina's visuals at the 2023 K-Link Festival, where aespa performed their hits on live stage.
Here's what people are saying!
aespa Karina Trends Due to 'Messy' Hairstyle & Sizzling Visuals in 2023 K-Link Festival
aespa's charismatic leader Karina is making buzz in online communities!
On December 10, the 2023 K-Link was finally held at Jamsil Arena, in Seoul. At the event, the occasion was attended by a star-studded lineup composed of aespa, SHINee, BoA, EL7Z UP, FANTASY BOYZ, POW, TREASURE, and Paul Kim.
While all the artists shined whenever they took command of the stage, fourth-gen representative girl group aespa stole the spotlight with their performances of "Spicy," "Trick or Trick," "Next Level," and "Drama."
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Netizens React
After the event concluded, netizens gathered in an online forum to discuss one of Karina's highlights during aespa's segment. The post included several screenshots from Karina's focus, showing the idol with messy hair while performing. The OP remarked:
"She came out with bangs and straight hair, but she was dancing too strongly, and it was too hot, so she started sweating. Afterwards, her hair started to get messier in the second half."
The author was also astounded by her visuals in her video call with MYs after the music festival.
"After the performance, she appeared on video call with her fresh face again."
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The post gained the attention of fellow fans and netizens, who relayed Karina's hilarious Bubble message regarding the hot atmosphere on the stage. Meanwhile, others praised the idol for still looking flawless even with messy hair. Read their comments below:
- "Her message in Bubble after the performance was so f**king cute. She said that it was hot lol."
- Translation: "Why was the stage so hot today? Who opened the heater?
- "Seriously, she is still freaking pretty."
- "Karina is still so pretty even with messy hair!"
- "Positive posts about Karina always gets terrorized with downvotes. This is just a tradition for successful female idols. Karina, fighting!"
In a separate thread, some relayed Karina's impact and achievements, as well as her increasing solo fanbase. One fan stated:
"Hate her or love her, you can't deny she's one of the top fourth gen 'IT' girls right now.
From ranking No. 1 on YouTube and Google Korea search, to bagging YSL ambassadorship, KRUSH beer CF, and an upcoming Netflix show next year, she's indeed trending currently.
She also has the biggest solo fanbase out of any fourth-gen female idol based on KarinaBar sales and multiple Instagram engagement records. Since she appears in a lot of Korean variety shows, she also has great public recognition too."
Watch aespa's performances below!
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