Upon returning to South Korea through Gimpo airport after a concert in Japan, the Idol was initially seen smiling and greeting fans. However, the video clips that have spread quickly online showed that Karina suddenly covered her mouth as if she had a gag, before resuming calm and continuing her way.
The two -second gesture triggered a wave of speculation. The anti-fans accused her of being hangover or even pregnant, while supporters rejected these statements, indicating a more likely explanation: an unpleasant smell in the crowded airport. Many Netizen Coreans agreed, noting that the suffocating summer heat and narrow spaces could easily cause discomfort.
Karina It is not the first K-Pop star who is surprised to react to the smells in public. Jang Won-Young AND Generation of girls‘S Yoona They also became viral for similar expressions in committed airport environments. While some critics claimed that public characters should better control their facial reactions, others have defended Karinadefining it a natural human reflection.
Karina debut with Aespa Under SMANTERTAINMENT on November 17, 2020. Known for its characteristics similar to dolls, strong dance skills, rap delivery and stable items, has also acquired pre-debut attention through an apparition in Shinee Taeminmusic video Want and other promotional contents sm.
KarinaPersonal life has also been in the spotlight. At the beginning of 2024, Dispatch revealed his relationship with the actor Lee Jae-Wookpresumably unleashed at Milan’s fashion week. The revelation led to an intense reinforcement by some fans, pushing Karina To issue handwritten apologies, a move that has aroused debate on extreme expectations placed on idols. Just five weeks later, the couple announced their breakdown, citing the mental tension from public pressure.
For now, fans hope that the last moment of the airport was nothing more than a fleeting reaction, and this Karina remains healthy in front of AespaIt is intense program.
Sources: K14
