THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina

An ILLIT member is drawing attention for looking similar to aespa's Karina.

ILLIT made their explosive debut in the K-pop scene on March 22, 2024, with the mini-album "Super Real Me" and lead single "Magnetic." Their debut was a massive success, with the album selling over 380,000 copies within the first week of its release. The group is poised to be one of the biggest fifth-generation groups out there, and the public is now growing interested in the five members.

Currently, one is going viral for her visuals, which are said to be similar to Karina.

ILLIT Yunha Draws Attention for Looking Like aespa Karina

On March 30, 2024, a post titled "ILLIT Yunha really has the same vibe as aespa's Karina" was uploaded to a popular South Korean online community forum called Instiz.

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In the post, the original poster (OP) shared three photos of Yunha. In the images, Yunha is seen wearing a school zip-up jacket with her hair tied in a messy ponytail. Despite her simple and casual look, Yunha's beauty absolutely shines in each photo.

THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
(Photo : Instiz)
THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
(Photo : Instiz)

According to the OP, Yunha and Karina have several visual similarities. However, what stands out the most is that both idols have small faces with sharp chins. According to Korean netizens, both idols possess snake-like visuals that are relatively rare in the K-pop scene.

THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
(Photo : Karina Instagram)
THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
(Photo : Instiz)

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Several Korean netizens flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.

Many commented that both idols have small faces and amazing proportions, but what stands out the most is the fact that their face shapes are nearly identical. 

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Besides that, however, people claim they have different auras. While Yunah gives off cool, stylish, and mature vibes, Karina has a strong feminine aura. Because of that, they stand out in their respective groups. 

THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
THIS ILLIT Member Draws Attention to Resemblance to aespa Karina
(Photo : Karina Instagram)

Yunah was praised for her stunning visuals, with people saying she has actress-like visuals. Besides Karina, Yunah was also compared to Kwon Eunbi and Chungha.

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Some comments read,

  • "They are both really pretty."
  • "Yunah has a stylish and cool vibe, while Karina has a strong feminine aura."
  • "Yunah's face is seriously small, and her proportions are stunning. That might be why she exudes such a mature vibe."
  • "She reminds me of Kwon Eunbi and Chungha."
  • "They are pretty in different ways."
  • "She looks like an actress. She reminds me of an After School member."
  • "They have similar face shapes, but other features are quite different."

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

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On March 22, 2024, ILLIT released their first single album, "Super Real Me." Besides the lead single "Magnetic," the album contained three other songs titled "My World," "Midnight Fiction," and "Lucky Girl Syndrome."

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Following the release of "Magnetic," ILLIT became the first K-pop girl group to have their debut song enter the Global Spotify chart within just one day of its release. Additionally, their debut album, "Super Real Me," garnered remarkable success by selling over 380,000 physical albums worldwide within its first week of release. 

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