On September 10, Karina di Aespa opened on the struggles she faced while promoting I had the paceA Project Girl under SM Entertainment group with Boa, Girls’ Generation Members and ASPA.
In the Youtube series of Hyoyeon BapsahoKarina candidly shared that she had never imagined a solo career as a trainee: “I always thought of debuting in a group. Even during the photo shoots, we always took photos of the group, so I thought it wasn’t my path.”
Reflecting on adhesion I had the pace In his second year after his debut, he admitted: “Honestly, my trust really decreased then. No matter how much I tried, their experience was overwhelming. Boa is over 20 years in the sector, while we had only two. I felt like I hit a wall with my limits.”
Karina revealed that she has –ires the videos of the rehearsal room with senior members repeatedly, both as memories and as a study material.
He also faced a photo that once became viral, showing Hyoyeon and Taeyeon sitting on a sofa while Karina and Winter were politely next to them. Many fans have interpreted him as a “gap of seniority”.
Karina laughed: “For me, they are such a role models that I didn’t want to sit next to them. I seemed to be standing.” He added that the members of the ESPA usually sit on the floor out of habit: “We are Korean, so sitting on the floor is more comfortable.”
Hyoyeon joked that the photo had unleashed questions from the friends who asked themselves “by pulling the rank”, making both idols laugh.
Known for her glamorous images, Karina contrasted her image with her land personality: “I was very shy, but now people say they don’t show much. Once I talk to someone for an hour, I put myself at ease.”
He admitted that he still nervous around Hyoyeon: “I am normally playful and talkative, but I admire it so much that I am shy. It seems to be at a fans’ signature event.”
Karina’s honesty revealed both her humility and her determination to continue growing as an artist. For fans, he highlighted how much he respects veterans in the sector by continuing to sculpt their path with Aespa.
Sources: Daum
