On May 27, Aespa Karina aroused a political controversy after sharing a photo on Instagram wearing a break -up marked with the number “2” while it was in Japan. The combination of the red color and the number “2” quickly attracted the attention of the Netizen, who connected the place to the presidential candidate of South Korea Kim.. The power party of the people of Kim Moon-Soo It is known for the use of red as an official color and the number “2” as an electoral designation in the presidential elections of 2025.
While Karina He promptly eliminated the post, had already lit a widespread discussion on social media. Many have criticized it for what they saw as an regardless political declaration, claiming that k-pop idols generally maintain neutrality during electoral periods to avoid disputes.
Adding to the dispute, Baek ji-wonspokesperson for Central Electoral Committee of the Power People Partyhas publicly expressed gratitude towards Karina. Baek ji-won He shared a story of Instagram with all four Aespa members next to the song Supernovathat many have interpreted as a subtle approval or appreciation for the perceived support of the group.
While the conservative communities praised Karina’s apparent political expression, many Netizen expressed disappointment and concern for how this could influence Aespa’s General image:
- What about fans, seriously … for now, I have listened to their music a lot, but from now on I will not support them anymore …
- Because of a person, the entire group was dragged into politics …
- I was just waiting for their return, but this is really so hard, seriously ..
- Is Karina doing all this alone? It is the only one to receive cries, while the other members are simply sitting there: what is happening, seriously?
- Don’t you think about other members at all?
- Are you just taking all the heat alone? Thanks to this, the group is now called “2Spa”.
The accident highlights the delicate balance k-pop idols must maintain between personal expression and public expectations, in particular among the politically loaded climates. AS Karina AND Aespa Navigate in this controversy, fans and observers in the sector intensely observe how the situation evolves and if the group emits a formal response.
